Provincial reopening of Community Gardens
On the morning of April 25th, 2020, the Province of Ontario announced an amendment to the COVID-19 emergency order permitting the use of allotment and community gardens. “Permit the use […]
Food System Stewardship
Getting to Food Policy- Findings from recent research
Internationally, Food Policy Councils have increasingly become avenues for food democracy, providing a space for community members, professionals, and government to learn together, deliberate, and collectively come up with place-based […]
Food System Stewardship, Local Food and Agriculture
Community Gardens: Food, not Recreation
When the Government of Ontario closed parks, playing fields, and other “recreational amenities,” community gardens were included in the list. On behalf of the thousands of Ontarians who rely on […]
Food System Stewardship, Local Food and Agriculture
Community Gardens are Essential Food Services
The Middlesex London Food Policy Council is joining Sustain Ontario and other organizations provincewide to call on the government of Ontario to identify community gardens as essential food services during […]
Food System Stewardship
City of London Multi-Year Budget
Your Voice Counts! You have a chance right now to speak up for a healthy and stable local food system; one that is ecologically responsible and economically viable. Use your […]
Food System Stewardship, Local Food and Agriculture
New Mandate Letter for Agriculture and Agri-Food
On December 13 Justin Trudeau released the Mandate Letter for Marie-Claude Bibeau, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The letter underscores the aim of building a stronger, more inclusive and […]