*FREE* Spring Training Series for New Farmers including New Canadian Farmers: Vegetable Production
from the Just Food Community Farm Team With widespread damage from the May 22 derecho, many Ottawa region residents were still without internet service on May 24, 2022. To ensure equal access to the sessions, we postponed the start of the Training Series for New/Canadian Farmers to Tuesday May 31 from 6-9pm and delayed the […]
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 a part of the Food Futures Youth Council (5 hour total monthly […]
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, enjoy a local art show, bring your own picnic, and […]
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, you will learn some of the basics of creating miniature […]
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 to 14! Join us at the Just Food Community Farm […]
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 Dawson, Donald Glover, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed, this inspirational […]
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 garden, information on garden design, leadership, tips for long-term success, […]
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 Ottawa) to share your ideas, input and feedback on community […]
Regeneration Canada Stories of Regeneration: featuring the Just Food Community Farm
Have you always wanted to know more about what is happening at the Just Food Community Farm? Thanks to Regeneration Canada, who have put together an incredible short film featuring the Just Food Community Farm, alongside some of our incredible on-site farmers, to showcase the work we do here. You can watch the video here, […]
Art Show this weekend at the Just Food Community Farm
Old Growth Trees and New Art by Daniel Buckles Join us this weekend for an art showing by local artist Daniel Buckles in “the red barn” at the Just Food Community Farm! Saturday, May 11th: 10am – 3pm (with opening remarks and refreshments available at 1pm)– Come for the art show and pickup some seedlings […]
We’re Hiring!
Are you passionate about transforming local food and farming systems and want to apply your skills to this work? Check out the following opportunities to join our team! Education Coordinator (Canada Summer Jobs) *Please note: Applicants must be 30 or under when position starts Education Coordinator – Canadian Summer Jobs Type: 35 hours per week […]
