Tegan Renner Supporting the development of a local organic food system
National Farmers Union - Wellington & Waterloo Local National, provincial and local family farm advocacy
Candace Wormsbecker Organic Vegetable CSA Farmer
Roundtable Speaks out on CETA
A proposed Canada-Europe Trade Agreement threatens the local food and agricultrure sector, according to the Roundtable.
City of Waterloo Adopts Strong Food Policies
Urged on by the Roundtable, the City of Waterloo passed an Official Plan with strong food policies.
Budget to increase food insecurity
A freeze on social assistance rates and delay in the increase to the Ontario Child Benefit will increase demand at food banks across the province.
Pink Slime vs. Chicken Nuggets
Author Ari LeVaux wonders if processed meats like hot dogs and chicken nuggets are even worse than the "pink slime" added to most hamburger meats.
Dig into Food Issues from the Seat of your Bicycle
Join a youth-led cycling tour to understand food security and sustainable food systems on a deeper level.
UN Food Expert: Tackle "Disastrous Diets"
The UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food says governments have a responsibility to address what foods are available, their price, and how they are marketed.
Food & Farming Action Plan for the GTA
The Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee has released a ten-year plan for the food and farming sector in the GTA.
The Politics of Food Aid
UW Professor Jennifer Clapp has a new book on international food aid. See review and video presentation below.
Foodie Finder Social a Hit!
View photos from the first-ever live Foodie Finder Social held in February 2012.
Roundtable Lauds Cambridge Official Plan
Krista Long presented the Roundtable's comments on the City of Cambridge's draft Official Plan, recommending policies more supportive of community gardens, temporary farmers' markets, and small food stores.
