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.
As part of Local Food Week, we will be sharing some tools to assist folks with understanding the impact of local food procurement, current policies that support these decisions, and how procurement practices can prioritize Ontario grown, raised or processed food.
June 1, 2026 at 6:15 PM
As part of Local Food Week, we will be sharing some tools to assist folks with understanding the impact of local food procurement, current policies that support these decisions, and how procurement practices can prioritize Ontario grown, raised or processed food.
Agricultural innovation is key to Canada’s future — so why are we closing research sites? canada.ca/en/sencaplus/opinion/agricultural-innovation-is-key-to-canada-s-future-so-why-are-we-closing-research-sites-senator-black/
canada.ca
June 1, 2026 at 12:55 PM
Agricultural innovation is key to Canada’s future — so why are we closing research sites? canada.ca/en/sencaplus/opinion/agricultural-innovation-is-key-to-canada-s-future-so-why-are-we-closing-research-sites-senator-black/
📢 Announcing the release of GROWING OPPORTUNITY: An Action Plan to Unleash the Economic Potential of Urban Agriculture in the Greater Golden Horseshoe! 🌱
The action plan presents a framework for scaling commercially viable #urbanag across the region: foodandfarming.ca/research/
The action plan presents a framework for scaling commercially viable #urbanag across the region: foodandfarming.ca/research/
May 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
📢 Announcing the release of GROWING OPPORTUNITY: An Action Plan to Unleash the Economic Potential of Urban Agriculture in the Greater Golden Horseshoe! 🌱
The action plan presents a framework for scaling commercially viable #urbanag across the region: foodandfarming.ca/research/
The action plan presents a framework for scaling commercially viable #urbanag across the region: foodandfarming.ca/research/
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Sally, from Sharon Creek, is such an inspiring woman. When I interviewed her, she shared something that resonated with me about what she thinks the true identity of a farmer is. She said, "It is my job to care for, protect, and encourage the growth of the livestock, the trees, shrubs and plants...
May 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Sally, from Sharon Creek, is such an inspiring woman. When I interviewed her, she shared something that resonated with me about what she thinks the true identity of a farmer is. She said, "It is my job to care for, protect, and encourage the growth of the livestock, the trees, shrubs and plants...
The City of Brampton is opening its first-ever Brampton Commercial Kitchen, a new public health-certified culinary hub designed to support local chefs, bakers, caterers and food entrepreneurs as they launch, test and grow their businesses: investbrampton.ca/city-of-bram...
Brampton Opens First Commercial Kitchen for Food Business
Discover Brampton’s first commercial kitchen supporting food entrepreneurs, innovation, and local economic growth.
investbrampton.ca
May 12, 2026 at 3:02 PM
The City of Brampton is opening its first-ever Brampton Commercial Kitchen, a new public health-certified culinary hub designed to support local chefs, bakers, caterers and food entrepreneurs as they launch, test and grow their businesses: investbrampton.ca/city-of-bram...
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Resilient self-reliance means food systems that can withstand shocks.
Stronger local food systems. Support for farmers. Strategic food reserves. Fair trade. Public tools that keep food affordable when crises hit.
These tools already exist.
📘 ipes-food.org/report/the-n...
Stronger local food systems. Support for farmers. Strategic food reserves. Fair trade. Public tools that keep food affordable when crises hit.
These tools already exist.
📘 ipes-food.org/report/the-n...
May 12, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Resilient self-reliance means food systems that can withstand shocks.
Stronger local food systems. Support for farmers. Strategic food reserves. Fair trade. Public tools that keep food affordable when crises hit.
These tools already exist.
📘 ipes-food.org/report/the-n...
Stronger local food systems. Support for farmers. Strategic food reserves. Fair trade. Public tools that keep food affordable when crises hit.
These tools already exist.
📘 ipes-food.org/report/the-n...
Applications are now open for the York Region Agri‑Food Start‑Up Program, a free program supporting equity‑deserving and Indigenous entrepreneurs who are ready to launch or expand their food product. Applications close at 5 p.m. on May 25th: yorklink.ca/foodstartup/
The Agri-Food Startup Program | Toronto Area's York Region
The program is designed to support equity-deserving and Indigenous entrepreneurs in building and growing successful food-based businesses.
yorklink.ca
May 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Applications are now open for the York Region Agri‑Food Start‑Up Program, a free program supporting equity‑deserving and Indigenous entrepreneurs who are ready to launch or expand their food product. Applications close at 5 p.m. on May 25th: yorklink.ca/foodstartup/
Interested to learn about On-Farm Diversified Uses and Special Events on Farms?
Join this workshop May 1st with Dr. Wayne Caldwell, Dr. Pam Dueslingk, and Emily Sousa: members.ontarioplanners.ca/mpower/event...
Join this workshop May 1st with Dr. Wayne Caldwell, Dr. Pam Dueslingk, and Emily Sousa: members.ontarioplanners.ca/mpower/event...
On-Farm Diversification
members.ontarioplanners.ca
April 29, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Interested to learn about On-Farm Diversified Uses and Special Events on Farms?
Join this workshop May 1st with Dr. Wayne Caldwell, Dr. Pam Dueslingk, and Emily Sousa: members.ontarioplanners.ca/mpower/event...
Join this workshop May 1st with Dr. Wayne Caldwell, Dr. Pam Dueslingk, and Emily Sousa: members.ontarioplanners.ca/mpower/event...
The Fair Finance Fund Spring Loan Intake is open until May 11th! Since launching in 2019, the Fund has provided 80+ loans to diverse farmers, food processors, distributors and retailers who are strengthening sustainable community-based food systems across Ontario: 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...
fairfinancefund.org
April 21, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The Fair Finance Fund Spring Loan Intake is open until May 11th! Since launching in 2019, the Fund has provided 80+ loans to diverse farmers, food processors, distributors and retailers who are strengthening sustainable community-based food systems across Ontario: fairfinancefund.org/apply
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Our members are so great to talk to. They provide a great overview of the whole picture. Lisa's insistence that farming is about feeding communities & supporting food security - just so good! It's not a hobby. Agriculture is extremely important because it supports local economies & rural economies.
April 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Our members are so great to talk to. They provide a great overview of the whole picture. Lisa's insistence that farming is about feeding communities & supporting food security - just so good! It's not a hobby. Agriculture is extremely important because it supports local economies & rural economies.
A new #ONGreebelt report, "Ontario's Greenbelt: The Key to Food Security in the Greater Golden Horseshoe", explores the Greenbelt’s critical role in the agri-food system, and what’s needed to protect it: capi-icpa.ca/explore/reso...
Ontario’s Greenbelt: The Key to Food Security in the Greater Golden Horseshoe - Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
Foreword In a country as big as Canada, it is easy to take farmland for granted. There is a lot of it. Except there isn’t. Canada is the second largest country in the world, but not in the top ten whe...
capi-icpa.ca
April 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A new #ONGreebelt report, "Ontario's Greenbelt: The Key to Food Security in the Greater Golden Horseshoe", explores the Greenbelt’s critical role in the agri-food system, and what’s needed to protect it: capi-icpa.ca/explore/reso...
A new #ONGreebelt, "Ontario's Greenbelt: The Key to Food Security in the Greater Golden Horseshoe", explores the Greenbelt’s critical role in the agri-food system, and what’s needed to protect it: capi-icpa.ca/explore/reso...
Ontario’s Greenbelt: The Key to Food Security in the Greater Golden Horseshoe - Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute
Foreword In a country as big as Canada, it is easy to take farmland for granted. There is a lot of it. Except there isn’t. Canada is the second largest country in the world, but not in the top ten whe...
capi-icpa.ca
April 2, 2026 at 5:09 PM
A new #ONGreebelt, "Ontario's Greenbelt: The Key to Food Security in the Greater Golden Horseshoe", explores the Greenbelt’s critical role in the agri-food system, and what’s needed to protect it: capi-icpa.ca/explore/reso...
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Hear about "Ensuring safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all" from @ifad.org podcast Farms, Food, Future.
Listen on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅April 2
⏰10am
🛜Hear anytime:
buff.ly/mUISnjx
#foodsecurity #development
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social @theontarion.bsky.social
Listen on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅April 2
⏰10am
🛜Hear anytime:
buff.ly/mUISnjx
#foodsecurity #development
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social @theontarion.bsky.social
April 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Hear about "Ensuring safe, nutritious and sustainable food for all" from @ifad.org podcast Farms, Food, Future.
Listen on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅April 2
⏰10am
🛜Hear anytime:
buff.ly/mUISnjx
#foodsecurity #development
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social @theontarion.bsky.social
Listen on:
📻CFRU 93.3
📅April 2
⏰10am
🛜Hear anytime:
buff.ly/mUISnjx
#foodsecurity #development
@arrellfoodinst.bsky.social @theontarion.bsky.social
Save the date! The University of Guelph has announced that the 2026 Rural Symposium, hosted in partnership with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, will take place April 1st: www.uoguelph.ca/sedrd/opport...
March 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Save the date! The University of Guelph has announced that the 2026 Rural Symposium, hosted in partnership with the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance, will take place April 1st: www.uoguelph.ca/sedrd/opport...
A free informational webinar on grants available for agri-food businesses, March 10th at 1 pm! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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...
us02web.zoom.us
February 25, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A free informational webinar on grants available for agri-food businesses, March 10th at 1 pm! us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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...
Register here: omafra.my.site.com/survey/Ardir...
February 17, 2026 at 7:16 PM
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...
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...
Food and Farming Hackathon (Hybrid Event) – STEM Minds Industry Programs
Innovating the Future of Food Through Technology, Sustainability, and Design
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026
Overview
The Food & Farming Virtual Hackathon is a dynamic, challenge-based innovation experience ...
industry.stemminds.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:53 PM
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...
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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)
(https://f.mtr.cool/jwamrbsdjp)
January 29, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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)
(https://f.mtr.cool/jwamrbsdjp)
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...
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...
foodandfarming.ca
January 29, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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...
"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...