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Eat, Grow, Give: Waterloo Region's Local Food System
Experience some of the good things happening in Waterloo Region. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region and Open Food Network Canada to encourage residents to be an active part of their local food system.
Want to explore more? You can find information about local farms, markets, and innovative community food initiatives at waterlooregionfood.ca (link in bio).
Funding support has been provided by Community Foundations of Canada and the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative.
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Favourite Resources for Flower Farmers
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From books to podcasts to member associations, there are countless resources available for specialty cut flower farmers. So many it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. That's why we've worked with experienced flower farmers to put together a list of some favourites. If you're starting to build your own resource library, using the off-season to catch up on learning, or looking for a grea...
2024 Season Reflection for Flower Farmers | Open Flower Network
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In this presentation, Theresa Schumilas of Garden Party Flower Farm walks you through a season end reflection and chats with other flower farmers about their successes, lessons learned, and changes they're planning for 2025. This video is part of the Open Flower Network project. Financial support was provided under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Petersburg Garden, Waterloo Region
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Located outside of Kitchener, Ontario, Petersburg Garden addresses food insecurity by providing equitable access to farm land for local organizations and individuals, many of them new Canadians. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region to engage residents with their thriving local food system. Funding support has been provided by Community Foundations of ...
Anishnabeg Outreach Spirit Garden for Everyone
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Anishnabeg Outreach’s Spirit Garden for Everyone is a 17-acre farm dedicated to promoting reconciliation and enhancing local food security for Indigenous families in the Waterloo area. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region to engage residents with their thriving local food system. Funding support has been provided by Community Foundations of Canada and...
The Caring Mushroom Co.
Переглядів 222 місяці тому
The Caring Mushroom brings the unique flavors and health benefits of gourmet mushrooms to your kitchen, while supporting sustainability and community. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region to engage residents with their thriving local food system. Funding support has been provided by Community Foundations of Canada and the Canada Healthy Communities In...
Kitchener Market
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Kitchener Market is one of the oldest operating markets in Canada. Over 150 years, the market has become a thriving part of the city's food system and cultural identity, and now includes a food hall, year-round Saturday farmers’ market, and events for all ages. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region to engage residents with their thriving local food sys...
Nurture Youth-Led Gardens
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The Nurture program is an initiative of Smart Waterloo Region Innovation Lab designed to directly involve young people in the food system. The program focuses on increasing healthy food access for youth, by youth, supporting youth-designed and tended Food Forest gardens at schools. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region to engage residents with their th...
Cambridge Food Bank Mobile Food Market
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Get to know Cambridge Food Bank's Mobile Food Market, a weekly produce market that brings fresh and affordable food to neighbourhoods in Cambridge and North Dumfries. This video is part of a project of the Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region to engage residents with their thriving local food system. Funding support has been provided by Community Foundations of Canada and the Canada Health...
Women Leading Change: A documentary series about women-led solutions in Canadian food and farming
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Women Leading Change is a series of short documentary films highlighting sustainable, community-focused food and farming projects across Canada. From urban food cooperatives to wholesale flower hubs to rural marketing partnerships, these initiatives offer grassroots solutions for the future, led by women entrepreneurs with a vision for change. The series was captured by award-winning videograph...
Open Flower Network program
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Over the next two years, the new Open Flower Network program will focus on helping women and gender diverse farmers connect, scale and succeed in the specialty cut flower sector. Drawing on the experience of leading specialty cut flower farmers across Canada, the program will offer new and aspiring flower farmers access to a broad range of mentoring, skill-building, and knowledge-sharing opport...
Women Leading Change: West Coast Mycology
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Owned by a wildlife ecologist and a former chef, West Coast Mycology is a purveyor of wild and cultivated mushrooms in Metchosin, BC. They use regenerative practices to offer local varieties without the need for extensive foraging. This video is part of the documentary series, Women Leading Change. Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the AgriCo...
Women Leading Change: Parry Bay Sheep Farm
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For more than 40 years, Parry Bay Sheep Farm has been operating in the beautiful Metchosin area of Vancouver Island. Its owners, Lorraine and John Buchanan, strive to farm in a sensible and sustainable way, continually experimenting with different methods to support the health of the land and livestock. They pride themselves on the humane and natural way their animals are raised. Parry Bay Shee...
Women Leading Change: Nootka Rose Milling
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Nootka Rose Milling stone grinds a variety of high quality grains into fresh and nutritious flour. They proudly source grain from as close to home as possible, working with certified organic or sustainable small-scale farms. The mill provides flour to local bakeries, and also sells their products and more at their storefront in Metchosin. This video is part of the documentary series, Women Lead...
Women Leading Change: Wind Whipped Farm
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Wind Whipped Farm is a market garden and orchard in Metchosin, run by the coordinators of The Local Food Box. They have worked for over a decade to refine and expand the farm, always working to limit environmental impact and produce more bountiful and delicious food! Wind Whipped Farm is certified organic by the Islands Organic Producer Association (IOPA). This video is part of the documentary ...
Women Leading Change: The Local Food Box
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Women Leading Change: The Local Food Box
Women Leading Change: Bee Connected
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Women Leading Change: Bee Connected
Women Leading Change: St. James Town Community Co-op
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Women Leading Change: St. James Town Community Co-op
Women Leading Change: Ubuntu Community Farm
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Women Leading Change: Ubuntu Community Farm
Women Leading Change: Afri-Can FoodBasket
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Women Leading Change: Afri-Can FoodBasket
Women Leading Change: Ujamaa Learning Farm
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Women Leading Change: Ujamaa Learning Farm
Women Leading Change: Bruce-Huron Produce Auction
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Women Leading Change: Bruce-Huron Produce Auction
Women Leading Change: Smokey Hollow Farm
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Women Leading Change: Smokey Hollow Farm
Women Leading Change: Huron County Farmers' Market Network
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Women Leading Change: Huron County Farmers' Market Network
Women Leading Change: Harm-N-E Longhorns
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Women Leading Change: Harm-N-E Longhorns
Women Leading Change: Schatz Winery
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Women Leading Change: Schatz Winery
Women Leading Change: CedarVilla Angus Farms
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Women Leading Change: CedarVilla Angus Farms
Women Leading Change: Bayfield Berry Farm
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Women Leading Change: Bayfield Berry Farm
Les femmes à l'avant-garde du changement: Jardin Buzz
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Les femmes à l'avant-garde du changement: Jardin Buzz
Women Leading Change: Ferme biologique Machabée
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Women Leading Change: Ferme biologique Machabée

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Marina.mimi133
    @Marina.mimi133 18 днів тому

    I am a micro flower farmer going into my second year, central Alberta. My biggest problem is pricing stems at retail!

    • @OpenFoodNetworkCanada
      @OpenFoodNetworkCanada 7 днів тому

      We'll be posting a video on pricing in a couple weeks, so stay tuned!

  • @evelynmueller6523
    @evelynmueller6523 Місяць тому

    outstanding program!!

  • @lisahagen6737
    @lisahagen6737 4 місяці тому

    Wonderful initiative!!

  • @mercyosayi1328
    @mercyosayi1328 4 місяці тому

    Food is life...😊

  • @violetgreen121
    @violetgreen121 9 місяців тому

    Awesome work everyone. Supplying the community with fresh, locally grown food is such a win, win on so many levels. thank you for all your hard work!!

  • @alecbinyon2944
    @alecbinyon2944 9 місяців тому

    So awesome!

  • @henryw8385
    @henryw8385 9 місяців тому

    😅 Promo'SM

  • @Randyb4ut
    @Randyb4ut 10 місяців тому

    New subscriber. Thanks for sharing your video.

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    @sharminakter6340 10 місяців тому

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  • @sharminakter6340
    @sharminakter6340 10 місяців тому

    Nice video

  • @sharminakter6340
    @sharminakter6340 10 місяців тому

    Wow, that's great video

  • @dimoxehmavela
    @dimoxehmavela 11 місяців тому

    i can work on your farm

  • @dimoxehmavela
    @dimoxehmavela 11 місяців тому

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