This initiative created a map of Quebec-based short food supply chain initiatives, addressing key goals that are critical to short supply chains: visibility, interoperability, and data accuracy.
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Community Supported Agriculture in Canada: Connecting Farmers and Communities
Across Canada, interest in local, fresh, and ecologically grown food continues to grow. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is one of the models helping to meet that demand—by building meaningful partnerships between farmers and the people who eat their food. In...
Engaging Youth in Food Systems
In Waterloo Region and beyond, innovative programs like Youth in Food Systems (YFS) and Nurture are empowering young people to take on important roles in the local food system.
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 residents explore the many farms, markets, and community food organizations that make up their local food system. Discover ways to Eat Local, from CSAs...
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 is dignified and redistributive. At Open Food Network, we’ve seen the regenerative power of quality food, produced by local producers and distributed...
Community Food Enterprises: Local Businesses for Social Good
Have you ever heard of Community Food Enterprises? The term community food enterprises (CFEs) encompasses a diverse range of locally-owned and locally-controlled food businesses that are focused on making a positive impact for the communities they serve. Whether it’s...