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September Farm Workshop Series

Interested in learning about Beekeeping, Growing Mushrooms or Wild and Medicinal Plants? Just Food will hold a series of three workshops in September, presented by some of our very own local producers at the farm. These workshops are open to the public, farmers, gardeners and anyone looking to gain new skills. No previous farm experience […]

Public talk: Creating Native Pollinator Habitat, Aug 14

Pollination is not only essential for many of the foods and crops we rely on, it also plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of our natural ecosystems. Join pollination biologist Susan Chan to discuss the importance of native pollinators for food production, and in the broader context of conservation. Susan will introduce participants […]

Urban Agricultural Bike Tour

Just Food invites you to participate in the 8th Annual Urban Agricultural Bike Tour taking place on August 23, 2014. This tour aims to increase awareness and community support for the various community gardens we have in the city, create a dialogue with participants about the importance of food localism and accessibility and create a […]

Children’s Gardening Activities

Just Food and the Community Gardening Network invites you to come get your hands dirty and learn about how far your food has travelled, composting and what role bees and insects play in your garden! Free interactive activities for children ages 6-12 will be offered at various community gardens across the city between July 21st […]

Workshop: Post Harvest Handling for Vegetable Producers

As part of our Start-Up Farm Program, Just Food offers a series of training workshops to all new and re-strategizing/transitioning farmers in the Ottawa region. We are now taking registration for our upcoming  Post-Harvest Handling for Vegetable Producers workshop.  The workshop runs from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Just Food Farm on  Monday, June 23rd. […]

Exploring Your Farm Dream – May 14 to June 25

Are you interested in starting your own farm business but aren’t sure where to start? If this is the case, the “Exploring your Farm Dream” course is perfect for you.  Over a series of four evening sessions, learn about agricultural opportunities in the Ottawa region and what is required to start a farm business.  This […]

New: Food Work listing in the Ottawa Region

Just Food has partnered with www.Foodwork.ca to produce an up to date listing of food and farm work opportunities in the Ottawa region, which will be housed on Just Food’s website. The positions posted include paid jobs, volunteer positions and internships. Click here to visit the page and see the positions.