November 2012 - Farm to Cafeteria Canada

Month

November 2012

Nov

Toronto school raises vegetables and fish

November 14, 2012F2CC CommunicationsEnglish, Farm to School, In the News

Source: Food Share and “Thisgivesmehope” blog- November 6, 2012 On September 16, 2008 Toronto’s Bendale Business and Technical Institute (Bendale BTI) was in lockdown because of a shooting incident. Today it is the site of one of the most progressive, school-based market gardens in North America. FoodShare Toronto partnered with Bendale BTI to create Canada’s first school...

Nov

BC – BUY LOCAL PROGRAM

November 14, 2012F2CC CommunicationsEnglish, Funding

The Government of BC is providing a one-time contribution to help BC’s agricultural and agri-products sector increase local presence and consumption of BC agrifoods by expanding or launching their own marketing campaigns. Under the Buy Local Program, businesses and organizations can apply for matching funding (i.e., applicants are required to contribute 50% of the total cost...

Nov

Dig In Webinars will return in November! Click to see the archives.

November 14, 2012F2CC CommunicationsEnglish, Farm to Campus, Farm to Healthcare, Farm to School, Videos, Webinar

The Dig In Webinars have been put on hold for the summer months. Please stay in touch as they will be resuming in November. Save the dates – “Dig In” mini webinars will be offered on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3 pm EST. Previous Webinars: April 16th, 2013: “Institutional Procurement in a Free...

Nov

Bearing Fruit: Farm to School Program Evaluation

November 3, 2012F2CC CommunicationsEnglish, Evaluation, Farm to School

Farm to school programs, which link local farmers with schools, have increased in number, from fewer than ten in 1997 to more than an estimated 2,000 programs in 2008. With this phenomenal increase, many in the farm to school movement are faced with the question: what are the speciﬁc impacts of the program? Click here for...

Nov

CANADA – J.W. MCCONNELL FAMILY FOUNDATION

November 1, 2012F2CC CommunicationsEnglish, Funding

Grants are available to engage Canadians in building a society that is inclusive, sustainable and resilient. See available grants here.

Nov

Policies from the Field – Possibilities for Local Food Procurement in Ontario: Trade Restrictions and How Other Jurisdictions Have Avoided Them

November 1, 2012F2CC CommunicationsEnglish, Policy, Publications

Ontario is affected by many trade agreements that potentially restrict its ability to enact public procurement measures that discriminate in favour of local food. However, an examination of some of the limitations and exceptions of certain trade agreements that affect Ontario as well as a review of public procurement measures adopted by jurisdictions subject to similar trade agreement restrictions,...