Canadian Food Summit February 7th
participate in the creation of a national food strategy coordinated by the Conference Board of Canada
The local food movement—good for us and good for the world February 7th
a debate over the local food movement's contributions
Uptown Waterloo Farmers' & Crafters Market Planning Meeting February 11th
Make the Uptown Farmers' Market a success.
Canadian Organic Growers PWW AGM February 16th
Annual General meeting of the Perth Waterloo Wellington Chapter of COG
Farmland Preservation Forum February 17th
hosted by Ontario Farmland Trust focusing on farming among intensifying rural land use demands
Your Food, Your Choice: The Value of Organic February 18th
1-day conference about food and the food system
Food Bytes Digital Storytelling Event February 18th
Tell your digital story about local food.
Migrant Workers Fundraisng Gala February 18th
fundraiser with live musicians in support of families of migrant workers recent killed in vehicle collision
Live Foodie Finder Social February 22nd
Come meet Foodies for an informal social - no agenda, just networking!
Food Bytes Digital Storytelling Event February 25th
Tell your digital story about local food.
How to get involved in local agriculture February 28th
how you can get involved in local agriculture and be part of the change
Exploring Your New Farm Dream February 28th
Thinking about starting your own farm business? FarmStart is offering a course in Guelph starting this February.
Canadian Food Summit
February 7 12:00 AM - February 8, 2012 12:00 AM
At Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Conference Board of Canada is pleased to host the Canadian Food Summit 2012, convening Canada’s food system leaders and national and international experts to discuss the latest research, share insights from other jurisdictions, and determine how to address Canada’s major food challenges and opportunities.
The Canadian Food Summit will serve as a valuable forum for public and private sector food system participants. It will be an opportunity to meet your Canadian and international peers and learn, discuss, and debate the development of a Canadian Food Strategy.
For a full description of the conference, including speakers and session topics, see http://www.conferenceboard.ca/conf/12-0018/default.aspx.
Cost: $495-$1025. Early bird deadline: December 15, 2011.