TransitionKW Part of a global movement working towards local resiliency.
Canadian Organic Growers - Perth Waterloo Wellington building a local organic food system
Tegan Renner Supporting the development of a local organic food system
Garden Party Local organic food hub - CSA shares, buying club , PYO flowers
Your Food, Your Choice: The Value of Organic
February 2012
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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.
Your Food, Your Choice: The Value of Organic
February 18 12:00 AM
At U of T Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut St., Toronto
For consumers and growers with an interest in healthy food that nourishes people and the environment. Keynote speaker is Kristin Kimball, author of The Dirty Life, recounting her journey from high-heeled urbanite to hoe-wielding farmer. Topics include: Is Organic Too Extreme? Something Fishy Here, - GE Salmon, Your Food - Your Health, Our Organic Neighbors, Is Organic for Everyone, Growing Desserts, Organic for Schools, Deconstructing Organic Pricing and more. Join us for practical answers to serious questions that won’t be green washed. It’s not about the money; it’s about your food, your health and the future.
Cost: $65 (after Feb. 5, $85); COG members $55 (after Feb. 5, $65) Info and registration: http://www.cogtoronto.org/COG_Toronto/Conference_2012.html
