Towards a Stronger Local Food System
From Pemmican to Pakoras
Canada’s food story isn’t found in a single dish. It’s written in the smoke of a wood fire, in beds of wild rice on northern lakes, and in the comforting crunch of a pakora. It’s a complicated, evolving menu shaped by the people who’ve called this land home the longest, and by those who came later, bringing their own flavours and ways of feeding a community.
Why tariffs could be good for the local food system?
The recent round of tariffs has sparked concern across industries and households alike. A 25% Canadian tariff on U.S. produce, dairy, poultry, and other food products is about to be...
Right to Fish
Food is Political I grew up on the outskirts of Port Hope, and spent the majority of my formative years in and out of town, exploring the Ganaraska Forest, fishing...
Expanding the Virtual Famers Market
Yes, the Market was just announced yesterday and it's ready to expand.The response has been inspiring and the pleas to expand delivery to other regions and to adapt the platform to...
Announcing the Virtual Farmers Market
These are very interesting times, and interesting times call for creativity and collaboration. We've created the Virtual Farmers Market for any farmer or producer who is affected by the loss...
Move fast and MAKE things
It’s time to move fast and make things As the reality of our pandemic predicament settles in, I’m calling on my fellow entrepreneurs and innovators to get creative. The local...
The Resiliency of the Local Food System
This is our 4th season of reviving the farm that Emily grew up on.We entered 2020 feeling that we had really hit our stride as farmers. Growing beautiful food that...
