Ontario’s local food industry is a major contributor to the province’s economy. The demand for local food is on the rise – almost 60 per cent of broader public sector institutions are asking for Ontario food. Ontario food is being used in our BPS sector as an engagement tactic...read more
To support the Waste Free Ontario Act, the University of Guelph’s Hospitality Services has introduced three new sustainability initiatives in their University Centre food court. “We believe everyone should have access to ethical waste disposal,” says Natalie Vasilivetsky, Environmental Sustainability Co-ordinator. “This is an important way for U of...read more
The Fair Finance Fund continues to accept loan applications on a revolving basis as long as funds are available — let them know right away if you are thinking of applying! The investment campaign is also ongoing to May 2020, with interest rates from 2-4% until then. The Fair Finance...read more
Halton Region’s 38th Annual Farm & Food Tour kicked off at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Burlington, showcasing some of the exciting, innovative horticultural learning opportunities and resources that are being offered to their students — including a beautiful spacious greenhouse, community garden beds out front, an aquaponics...read more
Are you in the Broader Public Sector and purchasing local food? The provincial government wants to recognize you. In June 2019, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs launched the Broader Public Sector Champions Program to provide the opportunity for institutions to voluntarily submit and then report...read more
In an effort to strengthen and support their agricultural community by proactively adapting to a changing climate, the Region of Durham has approved an Agriculture Sector Climate Adaptation Strategy, Growing Resilience. “Preparing our communities to cope with and respond to the changing climate is an absolute necessity,” said John...read more
Norfolk County Council approved a new Economic Development Strategy earlier this month, with agriculture aptly recognized as a strong economic driver. “Agriculture is important to the economic development strategy, because food production, farming and agriculture is Norfolk County’s second largest industry sector after manufacturing, in terms of export values,”...read more