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May

Thomson Community School

May 29, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Thomson Community School, Regina, SK Grant term 2022-2024 Our Farm to School project was launched in Regina, Saskatchewan in May of 2023. We received our funding in August of 2022, however, we were at the end of the growing season and had to delay our startup until the Spring of 2023. The Thomson School Garden...

May

Canada’s Food Guide Toolkit for Educators

May 18, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

The Public Health Agency of Canada has just launched the Canada’s food guide toolkit for educators. The toolkit is intended for use by health and education intermediaries that work with children aged 4 to 11, to help them explore foods, learn food skills, develop healthy eating habits, and understand Canada’s food guide. The toolkit includes...

Bruce Peninsula District School Lion’s Head, ON

May

Webinar Alert: Exploring challenges & opportunities to serving local food in Ontario schools

May 15, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

May

Call for Applicants: Indigenous Programs Manager, Full Time

May 7, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Farm to Cafeteria Canada (F2CC), in partnership with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, is seeking a full-time Indigenous Programs Manager to lead our Nourishing Indigenous Food and Foodways in Schools initiative. Location: This is a remote work position open to any location in Canada/Indigenous Territories Hours of work: Monday – Friday with flexible hours, provided availability...

Apr

Picture Butte High School Farm-Ed Program

April 29, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Picture Butte High School, Picture Butte, AB Grant term 2022-2024 As their grant term comes to a close, Picture Butte High School students reflect on two years of hard work, resulting in the establishment of a chicken operation, aquaponics system, and greenhouse. Explore their journey in the video below as they share insights into their...

Apr

Minnedosa Collegiate Indoor Garden Project

April 26, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Minnedosa Collegiate, Minnedosa, MB Grant term, 2023-2024 With the support of the Dig In! Seed Grant, Whitney and her students have been busy expanding their indoor growing operation throughout the school year. Check out the video below where Whitney explores their different growing systems, shares their experiences with the veggies they’ve cultivated, and reflects on...

Apr

Welcome to our latest Seed Grant recipients!

April 16, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Apr

Call for F2CC Board Member: Secretary

April 3, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Location: Open to any location in Canada / Indigenous Territories Position type: Volunteer Board of Directors Hours of work: 8-10 hours/month Apply by: April 23, 2024 Estimated start date: May 30, 2024 Position Summary As an Executive Member of Farm to Cafeteria Canada’s (F2CC) volunteer Board of Directors, the Secretary plays an important role in...

Healthy eating success at Immaculate Heart of Mary Corner Brook, NL

Apr

Celebrating an Historic Investment: F2CC applauds the Government of Canada’s investment in a National School Food Program

April 1, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

On April 1, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a $1 billion investment over 5 years in a National School Food Program, delivering on its 2021 election platform commitment. Congratulations to the Government of Canada on this historic achievement, and thank you to the many staff and decision-makers that made it possible for their collaboration....

Mar

Plant-Powered Foods for Earth Month!

March 26, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed, Resource Centre: Growing & Cooking

Are you interested in learning fun ways to get students excited about plant-forward foods? April is Earth Month and this year we were pleased to collaborate with Humane Society International/Canada (HSI/Canada) to learn about their Forward Food program while sharing inspiration and resources for those who are interested in bringing more healthy and sustainable plant-powered...