Join us for SeedLing Saturday! – May 10th, 2025
Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM at the Just Food Community Farm for SeedLing Saturday, our much-loved annual event where farmers, gardeners, and community members gather to celebrate the joys of spring and kick off the growing season together! What’s Happening This Year? Seedlings from amazing local vendors, […]
Growing Change: Front Yard Gardening Gets the Go-Ahead in Ottawa!
Front Yard Gardening Approved! Exciting news! Ottawa City Council’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee has approved key policy updates that allow residents to grow food in their front yards and on residential boulevards. These changes will help to expand urban agriculture and food security in our city, and make it easier for residents to establish […]
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 you ready to dive into the world of wild yeast […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
