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Sustain Ontario, in partnership with the Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference and local host Just Food, invites you to attend Bring Food Home 2017. Several Food Strategy Council members will be there to present in panel discussions.Join us at Ontario’s sustainable food conference from October 26th- October 29th in Ottawa!

We can't believe it's almost time for the Fall Council Meeting and AGM! Council members should save the date of Thursday, October 19th from 5pm-7pm.

Use this interactive map developed by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit to locate Community Food Programs by service or geography.

In May 2017, Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulary announced the launch of consultations on the national food policy. Canadians are being encouraged to provide their input into what food issues matter most to them to support the development of the food policy. The Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy Executive Committee has formed a formal response to the Call for A Food Policy for Canada, stating that equity, health, and sustainability must remain at the core of a national food policy.

Do you buy food for large institutions? Are you interested in providing healthy, local food to your consumers? This free workshop will discuss creative solutions for strategic local purchasing and value creation without overspending!

Health Canada has announced consultations on two Healthy Eating Strategy components: Canada's Food Guide and Restricting Marketing to Children. Policies created within the Strategy will develop opportunities to make links between healthy eating and agricultural sustainability to support A Food Policy for Canada.

Are you raising birds for personal use or commercial sale? OMAFRA is hosting a great opportunity to learn about flock management, predation, health, and more!

Calling all Thunder Bay area residents! Help us build a strong, healthy food system for the region by filling out this survey.

Were you lucky enough to find fiddleheads this year? Here's how to cook them up tonight!