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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Stop undisclosed, unregulated Genetically Modified Seeds
Join thousands of people across Turtle Island tomorrow to call the Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, at 613-995-2024 and tell him that you do not support self-regulation of genetically modified products. Self-regulation removes government safety checks that ensure transparency and accountability from companies who make
Seedy Saturday – March 4, 10am-3pm
Come out on March 4th 2023 for a seed sale with a focus on heritage, health, and open-pollinated seeds from local growers. Talk to your neighbors, meet fellow gardeners, and support local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Come out and enjoy: You will also receive access
Greenhouse Training Intensive Course 2023
Greenhouse Training Hybrid (online / in-person) with Mat Levinson of Slow Roots Farm (formerly Capital Greens Urban Farm) Once again Just Food is bringing you a 2-session intensive workshop for those looking to learn greenhouse production of organic seedlings. This year the sessions are led by
CANCELLED: How to Start a Community Garden Workshop – February 8
Tonight’s workshop has been cancelled due to a family emergency. We will advise registrants as soon as possible when another date is chosen.
Stay tuned for more information!
Dec 13 2022 & Feb 8 2023 | How to Start a Community Garden – Online Workshop
Join us on December 13th 2022 or Feb 8 2023 at 6:30pm to learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden including how to search for land, what is essential when starting a community garden, the support available, tips for organizing and much
Holiday Markets in the Savour Ottawa Region
Come out to holiday markets in the city and surrounding areas! From now until December 24th there are markets available for all ages with handmade goods, vintage finds, delicious food, warm drinks, and live music. Come out to the events below and support the local
Fall Farm Fest
Fall Farm Fest – EVERYONE WELCOME !
Bring your family and friends – Free to attend
Just Food Community Farm
This Sunday, October 2nd 2022
11am – 3pm
2391 Pepin Court, Ottawa (in Blackburn Hamlet, just East of Vanier)
Registration is now full – Cultivating Wellness Workshop
Maximum number of people has been reached for Thursday’s August 25th workshop. Thank you for your interest. Stay tuned for more workshops.
Just Food at the Ottawa Garden Festival
25th anniversary of the Ottawa Community Gardening Network! To mark the 25th anniversary of the Ottawa Community Gardening Network, Just Food—as part of the Ottawa Garden Festival—is celebrating all residents who grow food on balconies, in back and front yards, on school grounds, in community
