September 2017 Newsletter

September 2017 Newsletter Food News and Events in the Ottawa Region Just Food News and Events   1. Sept 14 – 17, Sept 21 – 24, and Sept 28 – Oct 1 | Three More Rural Fairs (Richmond Fair, Carp Fair, Metcalfe Fair)  2. Sept 16 – 24 | Celebrate Organic Week  3. Sept 24 […]

July 2017 Newsletter

Food News and Events in the Ottawa Region Just Food News and Events 1. Aug 3 | How To Start A Community Garden  2. Aug 9 |2018 Start-Up Farm Program Information Session  3. Starting Aug 10 – Sept | It’s Rural Fair Season: Carp, Richmond, Metcalfe, Capital and the Navan Fair  4. Super Gardeners Wanted […]

Agri 150 – Good Food Celebrations

On Saturday, October 14th, between 11:30 am – 3pm, eaters from across Ottawa are invited to a celebration at Just Food Farm. See the details here for you to share with colleagues, friends and family. Please click to register so we know how many are coming to plan some food treats: https://www.goodfoodcelebrations.ca/ The free event […]

Bring Food Home 2017 – October 26 – 29!

Bring Food Home Upstream Collaboration

Bring Food Home 2017: Upstream Collaboration will be held at the University of Ottawa on October 26th to October 29th, 2017. Visit bringfoodhome.com for all the juicy details on this awesome four-day event!                 The conference will  include inspiring speakers, local tours, engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and action-planning sessions in […]

Sept 14: Urban Agriculture Bike Tour

Discover excellent sites of downtown agriculture on an urban bike tour exploring Ottawa’s community gardens. 6.3 kilometres of laid-back, family friendly biking, to get to know how great our urban garden spaces are! The event will take place September 14th, 6:00-8:00 PM. Starting point is at Escape Bicycle Tours and Rentals, 65 Sparks Street. Light snacks will be provided. $5 or pay as you can donation. Register by September […]

Fall Harvest Art Exhibition – Now Accepting Submissions!

We are thrilled to announce the first-ever art show to be held at Just Food Farm! Just Food is seeking artists of all backgrounds and levels of expertise to submit their work for consideration in the Fall 2017 exhibition.  Those whose pieces are selected will have the opportunity to showcase their art in the newly renovated […]

Sept 12: Start-up Farm Info Session

  Are you interested in being a farmer? Intrigued by the diverse possibilities of agriculture in the Ottawa region? Learn more about Just Food and its 2018 Start-Up Farm Program at our next Information Session, September 12, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Please contact phil@justfood.ca for location. Just Food launched its Start-Up Farm Program in 2013 to promote […]

August 3 Workshop: How to Start a Community Garden

At the free, “How to Start a Community Garden” workshop you will learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. How to search for land, what is essential when starting a community garden, the supports that are available, tips for organizing the garden, and much more! This workshop will be facilitated by Jordan Bouchard of the Community […]