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May

Seeking Indigenous Lead: Local Food to School

May 18, 2021, , ,
Location: Open to any location in Canada/Indigenous Territories (or Nations) Job Terms: 28-35 hours / week; 1-year contract from July 1 2021 – June 31, 2022 (with potential to extend) Salary: $50,000-55,000 Application Deadline: Wednesday June 23rd, 2021 5pm PST Position Summary: Indigenous Nations, communities and their schools, as well as communities and schools that...
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Apr

Farm to School in Alberta

April 16, 2021, , ,
Exploring potential to bring locally sourced food to the minds and plates of Alberta’s students! Imagine if Alberta farmers and other local food producers provided the province’s children and youth with healthy, locally sourced food at school. As an agriculturally rich province, there is potential to connect Alberta’s students with their local food system using...
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24
Mar

Roots to Harvest Case Study: Outdoor Food Literacy deemed an “Essential Service” during COVID-19

March 24, 2021, , , ,
Roots to Harvest is a non-profit organization that offers employment and experiential education opportunities in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Their mission is to use food as a tool to connect people to one another and build belonging and dignity through meaningful programs, initiatives and advocacy. Roots to Harvest’s many programs illustrate their broad mandate: Youth employment...
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24
Mar

Huband Park Elementary’s Salad Bar: Safely Adapting to COVID-19

March 24, 2021, , ,
School food programs everywhere have had to adapt to COVID-19 over the past year, and this of course includes our Salad Bar Grantees.  The following case study shares the story of Huband Park Elementary School in Courtenay, British Columbia, who have been able to pivot to the new reality with great success. This shift has...
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22
Mar

2021 Call for Advisory Council Members

March 22, 2021
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01
Mar

A Salad Bar Success Case Study: St. Dominic & St. Luke in Oakville, Ontario

March 1, 2021, , , ,
St. Dominic Catholic Elementary School and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, two of our Farm to School Canada Grant recipients located in Oakville, Ontario, have found great success in delivering their salad bar lunch programs through a business model launched by two parents, Stacey Bean and Jill O’Reilley.  To share how they’ve been able to...
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25
Feb

Launching a Canada-wide Edible Education Community of Practice

February 25, 2021, , ,
Photo: Sunday Harrison / Green Thumbs Growing Kids Farm to Cafeteria Canada and the Coalition for Healthy School Food, alongside our shared regional partners, are excited to announce the launch of a national Edible Education Community of Practice (CoP)! We will be hosting an inaugural meeting of this newly established CoP on Wednesday, March 10...
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02
Feb

Sharing our Farm to School Impact Videos

February 2, 2021, , ,
You’ve seen in our 2020 Canada Digs In! Report that farm to school programs support public health, community economic development, education & learning, and community connections. Now hear about these impacts firsthand in our Impact Videos!  In these 11 videos, 7 in English and 4 in French, we hear from our farm to school grantees...
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26
Jan

The Impacts of Farm to School Run Deep in our Communities

January 26, 2021, , , , ,
In October, we released our Farm to School: Canada Digs In! Report 2020, which demonstrates how farm to school initiatives can significantly support public health, education & learning, economic development, and community connections. We’re now excited to share our new 9-minute Farm to School: Canada Digs In! video — available in English and French—that communicates...
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26
Jan

Farewell, to a very dear friend

January 26, 2021, , ,
Our hearts are heavy this week as we mourn the loss of a dear friend and mentor, Dr. Wayne Roberts, who died peacefully on January 20th. Wayne was a true leader and an inspiration in the food systems world, affectionately referred to as the Godfather of food policy in Canada. Wayne advocated for ‘people-centred food...
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This is a reminder to those who have a little more to remember those with a little less. Maybe you know an elderly neighbour, a single mom, or a wanderer in your community who may not have anyone to celebrate with this Thanksgiving. Reaching out with the offer of a warm meal may do more than just fill a belly; it can provide an evening in a safe space for someone for whom this may not always be certain, a place of belonging, the feeling of being cared for and included🍛For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me ~ Matthew 25:35,36 ... See MoreSee Less

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The gift of nutritional education. Are you looking for a great gift that keeps giving for your kids, grandkids and your favourite teacher?I am a mother of two with a passion for kids to slow down and pay attention to the food they eat. This placemat is a great tool and conversation piece at all meal times.It is not JUST a placemat. It comes with a downloadable FREE seven page lesson plan on how to teach mindful / healthy eating.Get your placemat in your local store today and or purchase online (shipping fee is not included with price).Available in English and Frenchwholehealthfamilywellness.ca/shop/wholehealthfamilywellness.ca/find-a-store/ ... See MoreSee Less

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What is Farm to School?
CDN Fact Sheet

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Farm to School: Canada Digs in!
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Farm to School: Canada Digs In

Farm to School: Canada Digs in!
CDN Storybook

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

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A New Crunch in School Lunch: BC Farm to School Salad Bar Guide.
BC Toolkit

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Tools From The Shed: Practical resources to operationalize your program
BC toolkit designed to accompany A New Crunch in School Lunch:  The BC  Farm to School Guide

F2S salad bars take root in New Brunswick

Looking for salad bar equipment in BC?

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Farm to School Frequently Asked Food Safety Questions: BC Guidelines

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USEFUL RESOURCES

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What is Farm to School?
F2CC Fact Sheets

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Farm to School: Canada Digs In
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Farm to School: Canada Digs In

Farm to School: Canada Digs In
F2CC Storybook

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

New Brunswick Farm to School Guide

Need more help? Contact us!

For information on F2S Grants, email : grants@farmtocafeteriacanada.ca

To contact a Regional lead near you : Regional Leads

JOIN THE FARM TO SCHOOL MOVEMENT AT F2CC

Become a member of Farm to Cafeteria Canada

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Add your school to the National School Food Map!

 

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