October @ Food Forward
We're harvesting a great line-up and wanted to share events we are sponsoring for October 2nd, as well as save the date for World Food Day, the evening of October 16th for a major event with Chef...
View ArticleWorld Food Day Toronto: creating a vibrant local food system that works for...
Join us for an exciting World Food Day, hosted by the Regent Park community, to learn more about some of the food problems in our neighbourhoods, and how we can create a just and sustainable food...
View ArticleCanada's boyfriend on World Food Day Toronto
Thanks to George Stroumboulopoulos for joining us by video for World Food Day Toronto in Regent Park. Strombo, an Ambassador for the UN FAO's World Food Programme, speaks to the need of good food...
View ArticleBien manger pour mieux vivre!
October 31 2012by Xavier LambertRead en français dans LE MÉTROPOLITAIN about World Food Day Toronto and some of the work being done to address hunger and food access in Toronto and Regent Park. Connect...
View ArticleHow do our gardens grow?
Community gardening is on a roll in Toronto. Gardens are part of most community food programs and a part of developments in new park and neighbourhoods plans throughout the City.Despite this, the City...
View ArticleCalling for unanimous support to GrowTO
Food Forward has called on councillors to fully endorse Scaling Up Urban Agriculture today as the Parks and Environment Committee discusses a report moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon...
View ArticleNorth York makes good things happen
Welcome to 2013 and the first Foodie Drinks of the year! It’s Toronto's chance to mingle, share ideas, get involved, and build relationships around food.We’re excited by the incredible community food...
View ArticleTwitter to Wynne: be the Food Premier!
Torontonians and Ontarians think making good food policy should be a priority of the new provincialgovernment. Kathleen Wynne has committed to serving as Minister of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs...
View ArticleNot Just Talk - getting to the roots on Feb16
Tanya Fields is a woman who inspires me these days.Her work with the BLK ProjeK is the kind that empowers people and communities - in particular, underserved women of colour - to take back control of...
View ArticleNorth York's happening
Food Forward’s Foodie Drinks - North York Edition! had a great turnout and mix that included local councillors, community activists, project managers, pop-up entrepreneurs, and foodies that were just...
View ArticleNew opportunities popping up
Some cool opportunities have come up that we wanted to share with good food vendors and community organizations.Register as a vendor for June's Toronto Food Fest. It's a multicultural show with a focus...
View ArticleFood Jobs Forward: Growing your career and community
A Jobstarter event hosted by Food Forward:Looking for opportunities to make a difference through community food security or sustainable food systems? Having trouble finding a job? Want to find...
View ArticleExciting news in Toronto: urban agriculture funded by developers
Our Building Roots team took particular notice of a garden in Ward 22 with notice from Councillor Josh Matlow.Why?Because the City passed a motion making the community garden in Oriole Park the first...
View ArticleFood program credit now a reality
Sustain Ontario webinar raising excellent questions and ideas, October 23One year after passage as part of the Local Food Act, this tax credit is now available for farmers and other food...
View ArticleUpcoming food events
Check our TO Food Events Hub link above for information on what's coming up, including events with Building Roots and Food Nation!Skate & Cider with Food NationAt Skate and Cider, we'll be...
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