Golden Horseshoe Food & Farming Alliance

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Grant Guide for Agri-Food Businesses. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. How Food Processors and Agricultural Businesses Can Access Grants? In this free webinar, Jeff Carrier from helloDarwin will welcome two grant specialists, Robin Ghosh and Samuel Chamberland. They wil...

A free informational webinar on grants available for agri-food businesses, March 10th at 1 pm! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Webinar graphic: Understanding opportunities to increase local food purchasing in the public sector, March 4th

Join the Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Community of Practice for a webinar on March 4th on opportunities to increase local food purchasing in the public sector!

Register here: omafra.my.site.com/survey/Ardir...

Boreal Farms and Stem Minds are hosting a Food and Farming Hackathon on March 3rd, open to to high school students, post-secondary learners, and aspiring innovators interested in food, farming, and agri-tech careers! Learn more: industry.stemminds.com/product/food...

Farmers and ranchers in Canada, share your insights on mental health by taking part in the 3rd National Survey led by the University of Guelph and CCAW. Your input on stress, anxiety, and resilience matters. Participate here:

(https://f.mtr.cool/jwamrbsdjp)

Ontario Invests in Province-Wide Agricultural Systems Mapping to Support Municipal Planning & Economic Development - Food and Farming Media Release January 29th, 2026 Ontario Invests in Province-Wide Agricultural Systems Mapping to Support Municipal Planning & Economic Development Milton, ON – Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food...

Ontario’s Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is investing up to $164,650 to support us in advancing ConnectON, a province-wide asset-mapping platform that supports municipal planning, economic development & the longterm viability of our agri-food sector! foodandfarming.ca/ontario-inve...

Local Food Champions graphic: profiling Algoma Orchards

"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! 🍎🙌🏻

Farm Fresh Turkeys - 2025 Christmas is a great time to procure a wonderful, farm-raised, local turkey for that precious family dinner.

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

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.

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...

Local Food Champions: Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.

Announcing the next Champion in our #LocalFoodChampions series! ⭐

Please visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read about Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. 🙌

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.

#UofG food economist Dr. @MikevonMassow offers his expertise on what's driving recent food cost spikes to CTV News

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...

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

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.

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...

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/

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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Local Food Champions graphic: visit foodandfarming.ca/champions to read the full story on Nick Benninger

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

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.

"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...

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 🙌

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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.

Grain farmers in Ontario are being asked to join a new pilot project focused on regenerative agriculture and carbon sequestration. cknxnewstoday.ca/midwestern/n...

Local Food Champions graphic: Faces Behind our Food - Nick Benninger

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...

Nature’s Path opens applications for Gardens for Good grant Ten gardens in Canada will receive grants

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...

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

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...

Press Conference on Bill 21, Protect Our Food Act YouTube video by Mike Schreiner

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.

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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...

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.

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...