*SPECIAL OFFER* Spring Training Series for New Canadian Farmers: Vegetable Production
from the Just Food Community Farm Team
*DELAYED*
Given the widespread damage from Saturday’s storm, many Ottawa region residents are still without internet service. To ensure equal access to the sessions, we are postponing the Training Series for New/Canadian Farmers to Tuesday May 31 from 6-9pm. More time to register!
Starting Tuesday, May 31 we are offering a 12-session series of workshops for new and New Canadian farmers, focused on vegetable production and covering a diverse set of topics to prepare you for a role in food production—whether as a paid worker, or starting or enhancing your own farm business.
The first three sessions will target New Canadians who are looking for on-farm experience in agriculture in the Ottawa region 2022. You must sign up and attend all three first classes in order to receive free work boots, technical language supports and business support in either English, French, Arabic and Mandarin.
These three courses will be delivered in English on May 31 (online) June 2 and 5 (at Just Food Community Farm – 2391 Pepin Court, Blackburn Hamlet). Starting this summer, the same training series will also be offered in French, Arabic and Mandarin.
To sign up for the New Canadian farmer offer, or to get more information on any of these training sessions, please email: phil@justfood.ca
1. Tuesday, May 31 (6-9 PM) – Online
Farm worker rights and responsibilities in Ontario
2. Thursday, June 2 (6-9 PM) – Online
Farm Safety
3. Sunday, June 5 (10AM-3:30PM) – In-person – Just Food Community Farm
Small-scale farm irrigation and equipment use
For more information on the full 12-week course, please follow the link below:
Training Series for New Farmers including New Canadian Farmers: Vegetable Production
Interested in our New Farmer Training series?
Click here for more information!
Youth Coordinator
Type: Part-Time Contract
Anticipated Start Date: Immediate
Time Commitment: 25 hours per month
Compensation: $26/hour
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Just Food, in partnership with the Ottawa Food Policy Council, is looking for an experienced Youth Coordinator to support the development and activities of a new Ottawa Youth Food Policy Council (OYFPC). The purpose of the OYFPC is to create a forum for youth in Ottawa to advance the food justice issues that are of greatest importance, identified by them.
The Ottawa Youth Food Policy Council will be a volunteer space for youth (aged 30 and under) to add their voices and solutions to the dialogue around food security and food justice issues affecting residents in Ottawa, and to advocate in governance and institutional spaces for more just and sustainable food and farming systems. We know that the work of strengthening our food system cannot be done alone and that we are undoubtedly stronger together. The work of the OYFPC will be supported by the Ottawa Food Policy Council, and will seek to work collaboratively with and support those engaged in similar and/or complementary work across Ottawa and coast-to-coast-to-coast.
Just Food welcomes the wide range of lived and academic experiences, viewpoints, and backgrounds that youth in Ottawa have to offer.
What will you be doing?
Working with Just Food and OFPC teams:
- Establish a social media presence for the Ottawa Youth Food Policy Council (e.g. Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, email newsletter) to augment interest in the Council, and regularly update platforms with Council-related news and relevant content.
- Develop and implement strategies and processes for the recruitment of Council members.
- Facilitate events (virtual or in-person TBC) related to youth-involvement in the food justice movement, focusing on issues that are important and relevant for youth.
- Develop and disseminate advocacy materials and resources on identified issues in the upcoming Ontario provincial election and Ottawa municipal election.
- Research upcoming events, workshops, seminars, and conferences accessible to youth on food systems and related topics, and share via social media platforms.
- Facilitate timely translation of material into English and French (as needed with translator), as well as monitor the accessibility and usage of inclusive language in all outgoing communications.
- Facilitate development of OYFPC governance systems and mechanisms.
Who are we looking for?
- An individual 30 or under with a strong interest, curiosity and knowledge about food justice and sustainable food systems in Ottawa.
- Demonstrated ability to positively work across diverse communities using community development approaches, with a focus on partnership/ and relationship building.
- Demonstrated experience in organizational social media communications; virtual and in-person event planning.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- A creative thinker who takes initiative to do the work, has an eye for detail and works as part of a team.
- Previous experience working (paid or unpaid) in advocacy spaces is an asset.
- Fluent or working level ability in languages outside of English is an asset.
- Must be already based in Ottawa.
If you are interested, please email info@justfood.ca ASAP with the Subject line: OYFPC Candidate, attaching one combined document with your resume and a cover letter expressing your interests in joining our team!
We are interviewing on a rolling basis as resumes come in, starting on May 11 , 2022.
Virtual Workshop: Fermenting and Preserves
Fermentation and preserving allow us humans to live according to nature’s cycles. Learn about local food resilience by bringing your garden into your home for the winter. This workshop will be an overview of the many traditional and modern ways of preserving your harvest.
Meet the facilitator
Brianne Vaillancourt is involved in permaculture and organic food production; emotional
intelligence training and conscious community-building; spiritual practice and Whole Yoga. Brianne is an experienced Yoga Teacher since 2015, and a certified Permaculture Design Facilitator since 2017. She currently works as a consultant for a community farm in British Columbia.
When: September 12, 7-8:30pm
Where:
Online using Zoom
Participants can access use of Zoom for free using a computer or phone via internet browser or by downloading the Zoom app.
Cost
$5 per person
If payment is an issue, request to waive fee by emailing growingcommunity@justfood.ca to attend for free.
Registration
Please register for this virtual event by following the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZErfu-orTsuHdedtCb8qFkDIKU7lLbBoMJ3
Please make payment by e-transfer to financials@justfood.ca using CGNWorkshop as your security question answer. Please indicate the name of the workshop in the notes section. After you transfer funds, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
‘How to Start a Community Garden’ Workshops
Join us to learn about the steps you need to take to start a community garden in the Ottawa region. Learn everything you need to know to make your community garden a reality, including:
- How to search for land
- How to access City and NCC land
- Information on garden design, building, leadership, & community outreach
- How to apply for funding through the Community Gardening Development Fund (CGDF)
- Important tips for long-term success!
Suitable for new gardens, or existing gardens looking to onboard new volunteer coordinators.
No experience required – simply your passion for local and organic food security!
Next Workshop Date:
November 8th 2023, 6:30pm-8:30pm
IMPORTANT NOTE: Attending a How to Start a Community Garden workshop is a requirement in order to apply for funding through the Community Garden Development Fund (CGDF).
If you live outside Ottawa – you are most welcome to join anyway, as the information you will learn at this workshop can be applied to any community garden project!
Please contact cgnstudent@justfood.ca for more info or to register for an upcoming workshop.
We look forward to seeing you at our interactive workshops!
PLEASE NOTE: This workshop is offered in English. If you are interested in attending this workshop in French, please get in touch so we can let you know when a date is scheduled. Thank you!
Upcoming Gardening Workshops | Learn Through Virtual and In-Person Gardening Workshops and Resources
Click to see details below:
1. Upcoming Gardening Workshops
2. Just Food Gardening Basics – Free Recorded Workshops
3. Free Garden Guides for Ottawa in English, French, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic
1. Upcoming Gardening Workshops
Our goal is to enable as many gardeners as possible to grow food successfully in the region. We invite all growers to join our workshops. All facilitators are experienced growers who have teaching experiences and understand growing conditions in the region.
2. Just Food Gardening Basics – Free Recorded Workshops
Gardening Basics brought to you by Community Gardening Network at Just Food, for home gardeners or community gardeners alike.
This series aims to cover every aspect of gardening, from starting seeds to growing in smaller and larger spaces, and is taught by experienced gardeners from the Ottawa region.
These free workshops and slides can be accessed HERE.
Topics include:
- Urban Organic Vegetable and Herb Gardening – Container and Small Space Gardening
- Indoor Seed Starting
- Grow Vegetables and Herbs in Your Backyard, Front yard or Community Garden plot
- Natural Pest Control for a Healthy Organic Garden
- Critter Management
- Ottawa Seed Library Presents: How to Clean your Seeds Workshop
3. Free Garden Guides for Ottawa
Available in five languages! And YES by all means share them!
CGN Garden Guide – English (pdf, 2.5 MB)
Le guide du jardinier – French (pdf, 2.2 MB)
Guía para huertos – Spanish (pdf, 2.1 MB)
دليل البستن ة – Arabic (pdf 2.4 MB)
渥太华菜园指南 – Mandarin (pdf 2.5 MB)
