Just Food is a local, non-profit, community-based organization that works on both rural and urban food and farming issues in Ottawa and the surrounding region
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Call for your feedback on proposed changes to bylaws
The City of Ottawa is updating a bylaw that will affect how you can grow food in your residential boulevard (the front of your front yard). The proposed changes are: Removing the existing prohibition on growing food in the residential boulevard Allowing moveable containers within
November 17th, 2024 – Sourdough 101: From Starter to Loaf
Attention: This workshop is now FULL. If you would like to put your name on the waiting list, please send an email to communitygardening@justfood.ca. We will contact you if a spot becomes available for this workshop. Curious about what makes sourdough bread so uniquely delicious? Are
Food Futures Youth Council: Applications Close October 10th
Calling all passionate youth ages 18-25 in the Algonquin/Ottawa region! Join Food Futures, a dynamic team of change makers representing the youth voice for food and farming issues in the region! There are two ways to be involved with Food Futures. Youth can apply to be
Fall Farm Fest
Fall Farm Fest – EVERYONE WELCOME ! Bring your family and friends – Free to attend In partnership with: Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Enjoy live music, wagon ride farm tours, buy fresh veg at the Just Food Farm Stand,
September 25th, 2024: Miniature Vegetable Box Workshop
Come join us in the big red barn at the Just Food Community Farm on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM for a playful, hands-on workshop where we’ll transform polymer clay into a charming miniature vegetable box! In this two hour workshop with miniaturist Kiana Simmons,
Just Food Farm School: August 19th-29th, 2024
Wrap up your summer with a journey to the Just Food Community Farm, where you can dive into hands-on learning during Just Food’s Farm School! Unlock the wonders of our food system with Just Food Farm School, a hands-on, educational experience for youth ages 5
August 7th Film Screening of Common Ground at the Just Food Community Farm
https://youtu.be/6-M4Hq0MKFA?si=h40kQAuF2L-osEeG Join us on August 7th from 7pm-10pm to watch Common Ground Common Ground is a documentary by Rebecca and Josh Tickell unmasking the web of power, money, and politics behind our food systems in North America. Starring Woody Harrelson, Jason Momoa, Laura Dern, Rosario
July 30th, 2024: How to Start a Community Garden Workshop
Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30pm via Zoom Join us at the end of the month to learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. Topics of discussion will include how to search for land, essential considerations when starting a community
Urgent Call to have your say on community gardening in Ottawa
If you want more community gardens and greening initiatives in Ottawa, the City government urgently needs to hear your voice to make this happen. Save the Date! Engage Ottawa Survey closes on Sunday, July 7th at 11:59PM Fill in this survey (closes on July 7 on Engage
