August 11, 2014 - Farm to Cafeteria Canada

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August 11, 2014

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Food Sovereignty In Canada: Movement Growing to Control Our Own Food and Agriculture

August 11, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Farm to Campus, Farm to Healthcare, Farm to School, Publications

What do community gardens on vacant urban lots, mobilizations against sea-lice infestations on the B.C. coast, support for small-scale fishers, university and community-led elementary school food programs that promote local food, and farmer protests against the Canadian Wheat Board and the Trans-Pacific Partnership have in common? They are all part of a growing movement in...

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School Snack Program Goes Local

August 11, 2014F2CC adminEnglish, Farm to School, In the News, Stories from the field

Kids are eating more local fruits and vegetables thanks to Chatham-Kent’s first Farm to School Nutrition program. The pilot project, launched on March 31, delivers locally grown fruits and vegetables to 1,700 children at eight participating schools. Click here to see the full article. Source: The Chatham Voice Journalist: Blair Andrews Date: May 21, 2014