Check out the report:
"Growing the Local Bounty: Reports from Farmlands in Flux in Ontario and B.C."
Published by The Tyee, The Waterloo Record, and Small Farmer Magazine
Link:
http://thetyee.ca/ArtsAndCulture/2011/03/18/Tyee_HomeGrownSeries_Final4.pdf
*I have also printed out a copy that will be available to borrow at Eat Local Sudbury through the ReThink Green Library*
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Savour Muskoka Fall 2011 Agricultural Workshops
SAV 130 - Basic Canning and Preserving Workshop
Instruction: Maureen Wilson
Location: Bobby Orr Community Centre, Parry Sound
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 130 is a three hour introductory workshop about canning and preserving locally grown foods. Canning and preserving are great ways to enjoy locally grown foods all year-round. This workshop shows individuals how to can and preserve food themselves to be able to enjoy throughout any season.
Cost: $30 per person, limit 20 people
SAV 131 - Advanced Canning and Preserving Workshop
Instruction: Maureen Wilson
Location: Delta Grandview, Huntsville
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 131 is a three hour advanced workshop about canning and preserving locally grown foods. Canning and preserving are great ways to enjoy locally grown foods all year-round. This workshop shows individuals advanced techniques and skills with canning and preserving food to be able to enjoy throughout any season.
Cost: $30 per person, limit 20 people
SAV 132 - Introduction to Working with Draft Horses
Instruction: Carey-Ann Oke-Cook
Location: Oke-Cook Farm, Bracebridge
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 10am-2pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 132 is a four hour introductory workshop about working with draft horses. Take a farm tour, learn about handling horses, watch logging demonstrations, and enjoy Oke-Cook fresh produce made into a delicious sample meal after an exciting workshop.
Cost: $30 per family, limit 20 people
SAV 134- Soil Health Workshop Instruction: Ken and Katya Riley of Brooklands Farm
Instruction: Ken and Katya Riley
Location: Brooklands Farm, Milford Bay
Date: Sunday October 23, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 134 is a three hour workshop focusing on farming practices that are being used to build and maintain soil health. You will learn about increasing diversity, green manure crops, appropriate fertilizers, tools, animal manures, irrigation and a lot more...this is an ideal workshop for small/large scale farmers as well as (aspiring) large scale home gardeners.
Cost: $30 per person
SAV 133- Garlic Workshop with James Jones (BIg Ass Garlic)
Instruction: James Jones
Location: Community Gardens, Bracebridge (next to Independent)
Date: Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 133 is a three hour workshop about planting and harvesting garlic as well as sharing the many culinary uses of the magical bulb!
Cost: $30 per person or $5 if your a member of The Community Gardens! Limit 20 people
For more information on these workshops, go to: http://www.savourmuskoka.com/events.html
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Muskoka Meats
Want to learn barbequing tricks that will make all your family and friends rave?
Want to find out how to can and preserve homemade jams, pickles, and relishes?
Want to discover more about cooking and serving the best-tasting chicken?
Want to educate yourself in how to cook all cuts of pork and make them into something delicious?
Don't miss out on Muskoka Meats' workshop series! For more information, check out their schedule. Contact Muskoka Meats at 705-687-3283 today and sign up while you can! Visit their website at http://www.muskokameats.com/
Instruction: Maureen Wilson
Location: Bobby Orr Community Centre, Parry Sound
Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 130 is a three hour introductory workshop about canning and preserving locally grown foods. Canning and preserving are great ways to enjoy locally grown foods all year-round. This workshop shows individuals how to can and preserve food themselves to be able to enjoy throughout any season.
Cost: $30 per person, limit 20 people
SAV 131 - Advanced Canning and Preserving Workshop
Instruction: Maureen Wilson
Location: Delta Grandview, Huntsville
Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 131 is a three hour advanced workshop about canning and preserving locally grown foods. Canning and preserving are great ways to enjoy locally grown foods all year-round. This workshop shows individuals advanced techniques and skills with canning and preserving food to be able to enjoy throughout any season.
Cost: $30 per person, limit 20 people
SAV 132 - Introduction to Working with Draft Horses
Instruction: Carey-Ann Oke-Cook
Location: Oke-Cook Farm, Bracebridge
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 10am-2pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 132 is a four hour introductory workshop about working with draft horses. Take a farm tour, learn about handling horses, watch logging demonstrations, and enjoy Oke-Cook fresh produce made into a delicious sample meal after an exciting workshop.
Cost: $30 per family, limit 20 people
SAV 134- Soil Health Workshop Instruction: Ken and Katya Riley of Brooklands Farm
Instruction: Ken and Katya Riley
Location: Brooklands Farm, Milford Bay
Date: Sunday October 23, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 134 is a three hour workshop focusing on farming practices that are being used to build and maintain soil health. You will learn about increasing diversity, green manure crops, appropriate fertilizers, tools, animal manures, irrigation and a lot more...this is an ideal workshop for small/large scale farmers as well as (aspiring) large scale home gardeners.
Cost: $30 per person
SAV 133- Garlic Workshop with James Jones (BIg Ass Garlic)
Instruction: James Jones
Location: Community Gardens, Bracebridge (next to Independent)
Date: Sunday, October 23rd, 2011
Time: 1pm-4pm
Contact: admin@savourmuskoka.com
(705) 646-7118
Workshop Introduction: SAV 133 is a three hour workshop about planting and harvesting garlic as well as sharing the many culinary uses of the magical bulb!
Cost: $30 per person or $5 if your a member of The Community Gardens! Limit 20 people
For more information on these workshops, go to: http://www.savourmuskoka.com/events.html
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Muskoka Meats
Want to learn barbequing tricks that will make all your family and friends rave?
Want to find out how to can and preserve homemade jams, pickles, and relishes?
Want to discover more about cooking and serving the best-tasting chicken?
Want to educate yourself in how to cook all cuts of pork and make them into something delicious?
Don't miss out on Muskoka Meats' workshop series! For more information, check out their schedule. Contact Muskoka Meats at 705-687-3283 today and sign up while you can! Visit their website at http://www.muskokameats.com/
Award Opportunity
2011 Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program Now Accepting Applications
Have you developed and implemented an innovative product or process within your agriculture or food business? If so, you could be eligible to receive one of the following awards from the Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program:
- Premier's Award (one award valued at $75,000)
- Minister's Award (one award valued at $50,000)
- Leaders in Innovation Awards (three awards valued at $25,000 each)
- Provincial Awards (45 awards valued at $5,000 each)
Eligible applicants include primary producers / farmers, processors and agri-food organizations. Unlike previous years, applications will be accepted direct from processors and agri-food organizations.
A copy of the Program Guidebook and Application Form, as well as information on previous award recipients is available at www.ontario.ca/agrifoodinnovation or by calling 1-877-424-1300.
Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm, Monday, November 14, 2011.
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