July 2014 - Farm to Cafeteria Canada

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July 2014

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Forest Grove School Garden

July 30, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Stories from the field

Forest Grove Elementary is the first school in the Burnaby District to create and sustain an edible school garden program thus making it the model school in the Burnaby District with many other Burnaby schools following a similar path. The garden has been built as 20 ft by 20 ft outdoor classroom that hosts many...

Jul

Hospital to Purchase More Ontario Food

July 28, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Farm to Healthcare, In the News, Stories from the field

Health Sciences North plans to include more Ontario products on its menus for patients and visitors. The hospital will participate in the Greenbelt Fund’s Local Food Challenge to more than double the amount of food it purchases from Ontario growers and producers for patient meals. Click here to see the full article Source: Sudbury Northern Life Kelowna...

Jul

Opportunities for Innovation

July 28, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Publications, Stories from the field

In schools across Ontario, Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) aim to provide nutritious snacks and meals to children and youth. The Ministry of Child and Youth Services supports SNPs by providing approximately 30 million dollars in annual funding, which is administered by 14 lead agencies across the province. These agencies typically work with “Community Partnerships” to...

Jul

Lessons From Haida Gwaii

July 25, 2014English, Farm to School, Nourishing School Communities, Stories from the field

Photo Above: A mural depicting the vision of the first Learning Lab on Haida Gwaii. Photo by Kiku Dhanwant. Haida Gwaii, an archipelago of islands on the north coast of British Columbia is home to fewer than 5,000 people (most of whom live on one of two main islands) and an abundance of local food resources....

Jul

Close-up: Kelowna farm to table movement flourishing

July 15, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, In the News

Reporter Kathy Michaels explains how Kelowna has emerged as a full-fledged foodie destination. Click here to see the full article Source: Kelowna Capital News Journalist: Kathy Michaels Date: July 4, 2014

Jul

Students begin farming to help the Abbotsford Food Bank

July 15, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, In the News

Abbotsford News/ Abbotsford Students at Eugene Reimer Middle School are growing vegetables to support the Abbotsford Food Bank. As part of the “Farm to Food Bank” program, which begins with an interactive workshop, students will grow and nurture starter plants and seeds. Click here to see the full article Source: Abbotsford News Journalist: Staff Writer Date: July 4,...

Jul

Hospital Food Overhaul Urged

July 7, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Farm to Healthcare, In the News

He’s like the Jamie Oliver of hospital food. A UK-based “better hospital food” advocate is bringing his campaign to Ontario, calling for fresh, local food to be served. Click here to see the full article Source: Ottawa Sun Journalist: Kelly Roche Date: May 29, 2014

Jul

New Program Brings Healthy Snacks Into the Classroom

July 7, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Farm to School, In the News

Every parent knows it’s tough to get kids to eat their fruits and veggies, but what if fresh, nutritious snacks were provided at school? The Chatham-Kent Student Nutrition Program launched the area’s first Farm to School nutrition pilot program on March 31. Click here to see the full article Source: Chatham Daily News Journalist: Dan Taekema Date: May...

Jul

When Student Nutrition and Local Food Meet, the Results are Promising

July 7, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Farm to School, In the News

Have you ever skipped breakfast or lunch during your work day and found yourself unable to concentrate? Or maybe you’ve made a bad food choice and find yourself jittery with caffeine or sugar? Perhaps you’re sluggish in the afternoon after eating a nutrient-deficient lunch or unable to resist the boardroom table proffering pastries and doughnuts. ...

Jul

New Local Food Rules Offer New Opportunities for Producers

July 7, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, In the News, Policy

NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Brunswick government’s new buy local policy for meetings and events is a good step but could lead to future opportunities for food producers and companies, according to a Fredericton business owner. Click here to see the full article Source: CBC News Journalist: Daniel McHardie Date: Jun 27, 2014