Connecting communities organising for food and farming sovereignty
Networked e-commerce for fairer food systems
Our open source software is designed for food producers and community food hubs. More than just software, we are a thriving community.
Every food enterprise is different. Whatever your model, we’re here to support. Get in touch to find out how we can work together.
Why we exist
It’s time to re-imagine a more nourishing and regenerative world. We’re building an open source commons of software and resources so that producers and communities can build fairer food and farming systems.
Our team
Our small but mighty team at OFN Canada is made up of farmers, researchers, market organizers, and local food enthusiasts.
Latest News & Stories
Open Flower Network
MAR 12, 2024
Open Flower Network is an exciting initiative focused on helping women and gender diverse farmers connect, scale and succeed in the rapidly growing specialty cut flower sector. Drawing on the experience of leading specialty cut flower farmers across Canada, this program will offer new and aspiring flower farmers access to a broad range of mentoring, skill-building, and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Women Leading Change videography project
NOV 21, 2023
Across Canada, women entrepreneurs are helping to reimagine the food and farming industry. We’d like to introduce you to a few of them.
Eat Local, Grow Local, Give Local in Waterloo Region
We're excited to announce the launch of waterlooregionfood.ca. This new, free online directory lets Waterloo Region...
Specialty Cut Flower Farming in Canada
It’s here! Read the results of our gap analysis report on the specialty cut flower sector.
How community food enterprises fight inequality
Community food enterprises (CFEs) are part of a movement to address systemic issues in the food system in a way that...
We’re a global community!
From Belgium to Brazil, Italy to India, Spain to South Africa, communities around the world are contributing to our open source software commons.
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