Join us for our first meeting of the term:
Thursday, Jan. 21st at 4pm in the Environment Courtyard

Things to discuss include:
- WPIRG creative activism conference – Catering lunch on saturday jan. 30; Running a food activism workshop on sun.jan.31
- Finishing the cookbook
- Cafe plans
- Field trips to exciting food destinations about town!!
- Other things!
See you soon!

- Recipes with ingredients local to the Waterloo Region
- A focus on food available during the winter months
- A section on canning / freezing / drying / storing
- Stories, information, resources, pictures and more!

If submitting a recipe please include name, basic instructions, best-estimate amounts, and some background information (where the recipe came from, why it is special, wat it goes well with, etc.)

Other types of submissions are also welcome.  Creativity is encouraged!

Deadline for submissions is Friday, November 13th.
Please send to uwfoodfutures @ gmail.com

This project is a collaboration of ESS and the Food Action Collective

Please call 519-743-0271 ext. 255 to register.

Urban Agriculture and the Emerging Food System

Tuesday, April 28 at 6:30 pm

Tonight we will share information about regional urban agricultural projects, including Community Shared Agriculture, community gardens, seed swaps, and community kitchens.

People’s Food Commission: Putting Food on the Policy Map

Tuesday, May 26 at 6:30 pm

Canada currently has no national food policy.  In the 1970s, the People’s Food Commission was formed to engage Canadians in a discussion about what kind of food system we want. The conclusions drawn suggested our agriculture and health Ministries should be developing a policy that includes nutrition and food security.  We are continuing this conversation through Food Secure Canada. Tonight participants will have an opportunity to dial in online and say their piece.

Government of Ontario News Release

McGuinty Government And Farmers Join Together To Promote Ontario Food

Ontarians will be seeing even more locally grown food on their plates. The McGuinty government is investing $24 million over three years to develop the logistics to get more Ontario-grown food into the province’s schools, hospitals, food service companies and other institutions. This will help Ontario farmers market and sell their products to more consumers. The government is also making it easier to buy Ontario food in stores and supermarkets. Now, even more Ontario foods — such as meat, dairy, eggs and bakery products — can use the Foodland Ontario brand in their marketing. Ontario’s agri-food industry contributes about $33 billion to the Ontario economy and employs over 700,000 people. This latest investment in this important sector will help secure and create jobs in the industry.