Funding to support regional food system in Ontario
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We're excited to announce that Unpacked by The Big Carrot is OPENING SOON!
Complete with unpackaged products from Bulk, Eco-Home, Grocery, Dispensary and Body Care - we're here to make shopping sustainably easier than ever.
Stay tuned for more details!
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It's a huge privilege to work alongside brilliant, committed and supportive folks like @RobertsMelana of @FoodSecureCAN, Anan Lololi of @AfriCanFoodBskt, @am_amponsah of @BCCFarm and @ChefBashirMunye, as we collectively work to advance food justice.
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1 more sleep until #CultivatingChange2020! Incredibly proud to be showcasing this stellar lineup of speakers, tools, approaches & discussions centring reconciliation, #decolonization, #racialjustice & trauma informed practice in #foodsystems & #foodpolicy work in Canada #canpoli
Registration is open for our virtual gathering Nov 12-18! Join us for Cultivating Change, an event centring the voices of Indigenous & racialized communities to build capacity for anti-racist and decolonized approaches to food systems and policy processes. foodsecurecanada.org/content…
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James Whetung from Curve Lake First Nation and Jana-Rae Yerxa from Couchiching First Nation will discuss manoomin (wild rice) cultivation and harvesting in relation to Anishinaabe food systems, governance and the reclamation of land and waters on Oct 27! ow.ly/P56V50BXOxg
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For #UrbanAgricultureWeek I'll be moderating a discussion feat. some incredible Black & Indigenous growers from NYC, the UK & TO. Join us to hear how they built resilience in their communities during #COVID19: bit.ly/3cbdC6f #growingforresilience
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.@farmernjau from @zawadifarm connects issues of food insecurity & regenerative agriculture. Tune in Sept 18 at 10AM to find out how he built resilience in his community. Register at bit.ly/32EAkjU @greenthumbgrows @Capital_Growth @TOurbangrowers #growingforresilience
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The next #growingforresilience speaker is @IsaacCrosby Indigenous land steward and Lead Hand at @EGBrickworks in Toronto. Isaac is working to Indigenize the Brick Works through a process of "sharing space and sharing power" @TOurbangrowers @greenthumbgrows @Capital_Growth
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New funding is available for community-based, not-for-profit organizations to improve their food systems through investments in infrastructure that are directly related to addressing food insecurities. @AAFC_Canada More here: agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultural-p…
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1/2 Chippewas of the Thames First Nation's Community Composting Project!! Read all about it in our newest blog post! ow.ly/6Rch50A4hBk ♻️🌳 @OfficialCottfn @LondonEnviroNet @CityofLdnOnt @rfldn @enviro_stewards @Convertusgroup @CarrotCache
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We found our pivot! Residential compost pickup + soil delivery in the GTA. Check out compostcity.ca to get started! #earthday2020 #covidpivot #feedtheworms
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Do you have a creative food idea that would create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture? The Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund is now accepting applications! Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 14. @cityoftoronto ow.ly/NGmr50yxQWr
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In this time of crisis, we recognize that not everyone is affected equally and that the most vulnerable include migrant agricultural workers. @MigrantRightsCA is taking action migrantrights.ca/covid19/ #COVIDー19 #Covid19 #COVIDCanada #pandemic #Crisis
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With many Seedy Saturdays cancelled this month, there are still ways to support local seed keepers across the country including by purchasing your seeds online!
Seeds of Diversity Canada has a list of all the seed companies in Canada! 👏
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Do you have a creative food idea that would create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture? The Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund is now accepting applications! Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 14. @cityoftoronto ow.ly/NGmr50yxQWr
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Eco Farm Day is less than a week away! We have some incredible speakers lined up including Kris Nichols, Ellen Polishuk, and Gillian Flies.
Don't miss it!
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COG OSO is hosting seminars on urban organic gardening this spring!
Seminar topics include seed saving and varieties, crop rotation and weeds. If you are in the Ottawa area, check out these events!
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Please share this survey with the young farmers you know!
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This event is bringing the conversations about urban agriculture, food justice, gender equity, and race to the forefront. Happening Feb 28th. RSVP today. ow.ly/nhaF50yoMVK
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We're hiring! Help us build a just, resilient local food system. Check out the new opportunities to join the team & sign up for career alerts: foodshare.net/about/careers/ #foodinsecurity #foodjustice #careers
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Hey farmers and innovators! We are now accepting preliminary Nature's Finest Fund applications! Everything you need to know about the grant is on the @CarrotCache website! carrotcache.com