Golden Horseshoe Food & Farming Alliance
@ghffa.bsky.social
FoodandFarming.ca — strengthening the agri-food sector across the cities of Hamilton and Toronto, and the Regions of Durham, Halton, Niagara, Peel and York.
"A recent study showed that our 500 acres of trees were offsetting and storing the equivalent of carbon dioxide of 250 cars running 24 hours, 7 days a week,” shares Kirk Kemp of Algoma Orchards — our latest #LocalFoodChampion!
Visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read more! 🍎🙌🏻
Visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read more! 🍎🙌🏻
December 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"A recent study showed that our 500 acres of trees were offsetting and storing the equivalent of carbon dioxide of 250 cars running 24 hours, 7 days a week,” shares Kirk Kemp of Algoma Orchards — our latest #LocalFoodChampion!
Visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read more! 🍎🙌🏻
Visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read more! 🍎🙌🏻
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Have you got your holiday turkey yet? If not, check out our blog for #yorkregion #ontario #local turkeys: www.yorkfarmfresh.com/post/farm-fr...
#buylocal #ontag #agriculture
#buylocal #ontag #agriculture
Farm Fresh Turkeys - 2025
Christmas is a great time to procure a wonderful, farm-raised, local turkey for that precious family dinner.
www.yorkfarmfresh.com
December 15, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Have you got your holiday turkey yet? If not, check out our blog for #yorkregion #ontario #local turkeys: www.yorkfarmfresh.com/post/farm-fr...
#buylocal #ontag #agriculture
#buylocal #ontag #agriculture
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National Farmers' Union says food prices continue to rise while the farmer's share continues to decline.
L'Union nationale des fermiers affirme que les prix des denrées alimentaires continuent d'augmenter tandis que la part des agriculteurs continue de diminuer.
tj.news/moncton-mira...
L'Union nationale des fermiers affirme que les prix des denrées alimentaires continuent d'augmenter tandis que la part des agriculteurs continue de diminuer.
tj.news/moncton-mira...
National Farmers Union wants better deal for producers, consumers
Farmers from across Canada are in Moncton to discuss ways to provide economic dignity for their industry and better deals for consumers.
tj.news
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
National Farmers' Union says food prices continue to rise while the farmer's share continues to decline.
L'Union nationale des fermiers affirme que les prix des denrées alimentaires continuent d'augmenter tandis que la part des agriculteurs continue de diminuer.
tj.news/moncton-mira...
L'Union nationale des fermiers affirme que les prix des denrées alimentaires continuent d'augmenter tandis que la part des agriculteurs continue de diminuer.
tj.news/moncton-mira...
Announcing the next Champion in our #LocalFoodChampions series! ⭐
Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. 🙌
Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. 🙌
October 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Announcing the next Champion in our #LocalFoodChampions series! ⭐
Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. 🙌
Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. 🙌
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#UofG food economist Dr. @MikevonMassow offers his expertise on what's driving recent food cost spikes to CTV News
www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
Rising grocery prices one of the culprits driving inflation
New data from Statistics Canada shows that rising food prices is a key factor in driving inflation higher.
www.ctvnews.ca
October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#UofG food economist Dr. @MikevonMassow offers his expertise on what's driving recent food cost spikes to CTV News
www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
www.ctvnews.ca/business/inf...
"Throughout my research, professional practice, and teachings on balancing on-farm diversified uses with agricultural preservation," writes Pam Duesling (see pg 20), "the one question RPPs continue to ask is: What is the difference between OFDUs & Special Events?": ontarioplanners.ca/OPPIAssets/I...
ontarioplanners.ca
October 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
"Throughout my research, professional practice, and teachings on balancing on-farm diversified uses with agricultural preservation," writes Pam Duesling (see pg 20), "the one question RPPs continue to ask is: What is the difference between OFDUs & Special Events?": ontarioplanners.ca/OPPIAssets/I...
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Today marks the start of Ontario Agriculture Week! Take this time to celebrate local farmers and enjoy the best of Ontario’s seasonal produce.
#ONTAgWeek #LoveONFood
#ONTAgWeek #LoveONFood
October 6, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Today marks the start of Ontario Agriculture Week! Take this time to celebrate local farmers and enjoy the best of Ontario’s seasonal produce.
#ONTAgWeek #LoveONFood
#ONTAgWeek #LoveONFood
The 17th Annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum is taking place October 22–23 in Collingwood!
This year's theme is “Cultivating Common Ground” 🌱
Learn more and register here: edo.simcoe.ca/municipal-ag...
This year's theme is “Cultivating Common Ground” 🌱
Learn more and register here: edo.simcoe.ca/municipal-ag...
Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum - Simcoe County EDO
The Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum is designed for municipal staff, farmers, producers and entrepreneurs.
edo.simcoe.ca
September 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The 17th Annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum is taking place October 22–23 in Collingwood!
This year's theme is “Cultivating Common Ground” 🌱
Learn more and register here: edo.simcoe.ca/municipal-ag...
This year's theme is “Cultivating Common Ground” 🌱
Learn more and register here: edo.simcoe.ca/municipal-ag...
Are you an aspiring food entrepreneur from an equity-deserving or Indigenous community? Check out the *free* York Region Agri-Food Start-Up Program! Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on September 17th. www.yorklink.ca/foodstartup/
York Region Agri-Food Startup Program
The program is designed to support equity-deserving and Indigenous entrepreneurs in building and growing successful food-based businesses.
www.yorklink.ca
September 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Are you an aspiring food entrepreneur from an equity-deserving or Indigenous community? Check out the *free* York Region Agri-Food Start-Up Program! Applications close at 11:59 p.m. on September 17th. www.yorklink.ca/foodstartup/
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Registration is now open for the Arrell Food Summit, Oct. 21 in Toronto!
The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."
A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
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The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."
A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Registration is now open for the Arrell Food Summit, Oct. 21 in Toronto!
The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."
A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
The 2025 theme is "Resilience Reimagined: Redesigning Food Systems for a Changed World."
A registration fee waiver is available. This event is in-person only: site.pheedloop.com/event/arrell...
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social
Are you a business that wishes to incorporate more local food into your offerings? Read our first #LocalFoodChampions story with Nick Benninger at foodandfarming.ca/champions!
#loveontfood #ontag #eatlocal
#loveontfood #ontag #eatlocal
July 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Are you a business that wishes to incorporate more local food into your offerings? Read our first #LocalFoodChampions story with Nick Benninger at foodandfarming.ca/champions!
#loveontfood #ontag #eatlocal
#loveontfood #ontag #eatlocal
"As the world prepares for #COP30, it is critical that farmers are recognized as essential partners in achieving global climate and development goals. A strong, sustainable agricultural sector is foundational to economic resilience and global cooperation." thegrower.org/news/joint-s...
Joint statement issued by the G7 farmers’ organizations
In the lead-up to COP 30 to be held November 10-21 in Belém, Brazil, G7 farmers’ organizations have laid out key goals.
thegrower.org
July 16, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"As the world prepares for #COP30, it is critical that farmers are recognized as essential partners in achieving global climate and development goals. A strong, sustainable agricultural sector is foundational to economic resilience and global cooperation." thegrower.org/news/joint-s...
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NEWS: The governments of Canada & Ontario are helping farmers improve their energy efficiency with up to $3 million in funding through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) 🌱
Learn more at buff.ly/qeyoQ3J 🙌
Learn more at buff.ly/qeyoQ3J 🙌
July 16, 2025 at 1:29 PM
NEWS: The governments of Canada & Ontario are helping farmers improve their energy efficiency with up to $3 million in funding through the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative (ASI) 🌱
Learn more at buff.ly/qeyoQ3J 🙌
Learn more at buff.ly/qeyoQ3J 🙌
Calling all farmers, food processors, distributors and food-trepreneurs! The Fair Finance Fund’s Summer Loan Intake is now open. The Fund provides fair, flexible financing to Ontario-based food and farm enterprises, with loans starting at $20,000: www.fairfinancefund.org/apply
Fair Finance Fund
Get flexible, fair financing for your Ontario food or farm business. Apply for loans from $20K–$200K with no credit score required for smaller amounts. Grow your business with ethical, sustainable fun...
www.fairfinancefund.org
July 2, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Calling all farmers, food processors, distributors and food-trepreneurs! The Fair Finance Fund’s Summer Loan Intake is now open. The Fund provides fair, flexible financing to Ontario-based food and farm enterprises, with loans starting at $20,000: www.fairfinancefund.org/apply
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Canadian farmers are absolute powerhouses 🌾🍁 From 4.8M tonnes of potatoes to 822M dozen eggs, they help feed the country and then some. Let’s give them the credit (and support) they deserve. #SupportLocal #ThankYouFarmers #CdnAg
#BuyCanadian 🇨🇦
June 30, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Canadian farmers are absolute powerhouses 🌾🍁 From 4.8M tonnes of potatoes to 822M dozen eggs, they help feed the country and then some. Let’s give them the credit (and support) they deserve. #SupportLocal #ThankYouFarmers #CdnAg
The Canadian Food Innovation Network has launched a "Foodtech Frontier 25" program to highlight 25 of Canada’s most ambitious and impactful food tech companies!
Applications are open until July 10th: cfin-rcia.ca/funding/food...
Applications are open until July 10th: cfin-rcia.ca/funding/food...
Funding For Food & Beverage Innovation From FoodTech Next
Are you a Canadian food or beverage innovator ready to demonstrate and pilot and prove your innovation in operationally? Apply to CFIN's Food Tech Next program.
cfin-rcia.ca
June 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Canadian Food Innovation Network has launched a "Foodtech Frontier 25" program to highlight 25 of Canada’s most ambitious and impactful food tech companies!
Applications are open until July 10th: cfin-rcia.ca/funding/food...
Applications are open until July 10th: cfin-rcia.ca/funding/food...
Interested in learning about emerging technologies in ag, such as GIS, IoT, drones, AI, robotics, and autonomous machinery? Check out this Digital Agriculture Fundamentals program from Palette Skills: paletteskills.org/programs/agt...
Digital Agriculture Fundamentals
Digital Agriculture Fundamentals Get ready for a high-paced, intensive upskilling program that combines theoretical learning with practical, hands-on experience. You’ll learn from industry experts in ...
paletteskills.org
June 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Interested in learning about emerging technologies in ag, such as GIS, IoT, drones, AI, robotics, and autonomous machinery? Check out this Digital Agriculture Fundamentals program from Palette Skills: paletteskills.org/programs/agt...
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Grain farmers in Ontario are being asked to join a new pilot project focused on regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...
Western students seek grain farmers for carbon farming pilot
The goal is to identify and promote practical farming methods like cover cropping, no-till practices, and agroforestry.
cknxnewstoday.ca
June 17, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Grain farmers in Ontario are being asked to join a new pilot project focused on regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...
Happy Local Food Week! The GHFFA is celebrating by launching a #LocalFoodChampions program, showcasing some of the faces behind our food. Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about our 1st Local Food Champion, Nick Benninger!
June 2, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Happy Local Food Week! The GHFFA is celebrating by launching a #LocalFoodChampions program, showcasing some of the faces behind our food. Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about our 1st Local Food Champion, Nick Benninger!
Boreal Farms and STEM Minds are offering free workshops, community nights, farm tours and on-farm workshops over the next 11 months, with the first event on May 28th! Learn more here: industry.stemminds.com/product/food...
May: Food Safety, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Community Night – STEM Minds Industry Programs
Description:
From seeds to fertilizers and farm to fork, food safety is a critical component of maintaining the safety of the AgriFood supply chain, but more importantly the health and well-being of c...
industry.stemminds.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Boreal Farms and STEM Minds are offering free workshops, community nights, farm tours and on-farm workshops over the next 11 months, with the first event on May 28th! Learn more here: industry.stemminds.com/product/food...
Nature's Path is currently accepting applications for its annual Gardens for Good grant! Now in its 15th year, the program will award $6,500 grants to 20 gardens across the U.S. and Canada—totalling over $100,000 in funding: canadiangrocer.com/natures-path...
Nature’s Path opens applications for Gardens for Good grant
Ten gardens in Canada will receive grants
canadiangrocer.com
May 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Nature's Path is currently accepting applications for its annual Gardens for Good grant! Now in its 15th year, the program will award $6,500 grants to 20 gardens across the U.S. and Canada—totalling over $100,000 in funding: canadiangrocer.com/natures-path...
New provincial agreements could mean less complexity for food manufacturers and more variety on store shelves. Read more from the Canadian Grocer: canadiangrocer.com/breaking-dow...
Breaking down interprovincial trade barriers: What’s in it for the food sector?
New provincial agreements could mean less complexity for food manufacturers and more variety on store shelves
canadiangrocer.com
May 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
New provincial agreements could mean less complexity for food manufacturers and more variety on store shelves. Read more from the Canadian Grocer: canadiangrocer.com/breaking-dow...
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This week Bobbi Ann Brady and I introduced the “Protect Our Food Act" to create a Foodbelt that would permanently protect Ontario's farmland.
We lose 319 acres of farmland every day in Ontario. We need to protect our food security and sovereignty more than ever in the face of Trump's tariffs.
We lose 319 acres of farmland every day in Ontario. We need to protect our food security and sovereignty more than ever in the face of Trump's tariffs.
Press Conference on Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act
YouTube video by Mike Schreiner
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May 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
This week Bobbi Ann Brady and I introduced the “Protect Our Food Act" to create a Foodbelt that would permanently protect Ontario's farmland.
We lose 319 acres of farmland every day in Ontario. We need to protect our food security and sovereignty more than ever in the face of Trump's tariffs.
We lose 319 acres of farmland every day in Ontario. We need to protect our food security and sovereignty more than ever in the face of Trump's tariffs.
RBC Foundation Grant Opportunity for #WomeninAg!
A limited number of grants are available for women in agriculture who are committed to growing their leadership skills and making a positive impact in their communities and workplaces.
Apply by May 5th: cahrc-ccrha.ca/micro-creden...
A limited number of grants are available for women in agriculture who are committed to growing their leadership skills and making a positive impact in their communities and workplaces.
Apply by May 5th: cahrc-ccrha.ca/micro-creden...
Micro credentials | CAHRC-CCRHA
cahrc-ccrha.ca
May 1, 2025 at 5:35 PM
RBC Foundation Grant Opportunity for #WomeninAg!
A limited number of grants are available for women in agriculture who are committed to growing their leadership skills and making a positive impact in their communities and workplaces.
Apply by May 5th: cahrc-ccrha.ca/micro-creden...
A limited number of grants are available for women in agriculture who are committed to growing their leadership skills and making a positive impact in their communities and workplaces.
Apply by May 5th: cahrc-ccrha.ca/micro-creden...
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has funding available to farmers in York Region and Peel Region for projects that help to improve and protect water quality in local communities: trca.ca/get-involved...
Rural Clean Water Program - York Region
Since 1997, the Rural Clean Water Program has been improving water quality by partnering with agricultural and rural communities in York Region to reduce water contamination on agricultural lands.
trca.ca
April 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has funding available to farmers in York Region and Peel Region for projects that help to improve and protect water quality in local communities: trca.ca/get-involved...