Meet the Food Futures Youth Council
Swipe through to read about each member: What have we been up to? City Council Delegation- March 27 https://vimeo.com/1086788177/48279aae22?share=copy This video was presented to the City of Ottawa on March 27th, 2025 during the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. The Food Futures Youth Council put this video together to urge the City of Ottawa to […]
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, […]
Community Gardening on City Land report has been published
Here is an overview of the main recommendations from City staff: Community is asking for: Plus more!You can read more about the details of all of the collective asks by clicking here. How You Can Take Action This Week: 1) Email your City Councillors – use our template: 2) Sign up to delegate at the […]
Find Farmland
Indigenous Territories Ontario is facing an alarming decrease in active farmland. Ontario Farmland Trust estimates that more than 300 acres of farmland are developed or go out of production each day in this province. Meanwhile, the population continues to grow, bringing new demands for food and farm products. You can be part of the […]
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 […]
Resident Meeting March 18 2025: Garden Boulevard Bylaw Update
This meeting, brought to you by the Peoples’ Official Plan Plant Strategy Working Group, with this policy piece led by For Our Kids Ottawa/Gatineau and Just Food, is your chance to get involved! March 18th, 7:30 pm – 8:30pm via ZoomClick Here to Register
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 the residential boulevard on a seasonal basis Requiring residents to […]
Commons Greenhouse Program
Connection to community through growing food This program is currently under development for the 2026 growing season. Watch this space for details! Find your community of likeminded individuals by growing food together Celebrate diversity by connecting with your cultural community to collectively grow culturally relevant foods Learn important skills to bring back to your other […]
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 […]
