Local Produce

• New program aims to lower cost of local produce in Guelph

  A new food program is making paying for fruits and vegetables easier on your wallet. FarmFresh also aims to combat food insecurity, reduce food waste and make it more accessible.

  Environment

  Jul 19, 2023
  
• 177 years old and thriving, Barrie Farmers’ Market staff talk return to outdoors

  A community staple older than Canada itself, the Barrie Farmers’ Market is getting ready to move back outdoors for spring while also celebrating a momentous birthday.

  Canada

  May 5, 2023
  
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• Group hopes to revitalize Okanagan Falls, B.C. with three large projects

  A company with local roots is aiming to supply hundreds of local jobs and hopefully breathe new life into Okanagan Falls.

  Economy

  Mar 8, 2023
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• Gearing up for summer at Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market

  'The markets almost always get busier as the weather gets warmer,' said Emily Shapiera, administrator of the Peterborough Wednesday Farmers' Market.

  Features

  Jun 10, 2022
• UBC Okanagan researcher says Canadians too dependent on imported foods

  Joanna Taylor studies the obstacles and challenges the agriculture industry and Canadian producers face.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2020
• Free garden box initiative promoting home-grown produce in Penticton, B.C.

  The Medical Arts Health Research Group says the project will help people grow more local fresh produce.

  Canada

  May 26, 2020
• Peterborough Downtown Farmers’ Market officially open for business

  Every year, a wide variety of Peterborough vendors gather to sell a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, prepared meals and baked goods.

  Canada

  May 9, 2019
• Demand for vegetables, fish harvested at Calgary aquaponics facility growing

  Located in a Calgary warehouse, Deepwater Farms aquaponics facility is producing 500 kilograms of greens and 250 fish every week.

  Environment

  Dec 22, 2018
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• Sask. woman on a mission to showcase food artisans in upcoming book

  One Saskatchewan woman is on a two-month journey, to discover the provinces best food artisans and connect people to where their food comes from. Katelyn Wilson reports.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2018
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• Attendance down at Peterborough Farmers’ Market amid vendors controversy

  Vendors at Peterborough's Saturday Farmers' Market say attendance at the weekly event is down.

  Canada

  Mar 24, 2018