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Format: 2013-05-22
Format: 2013-05-22

Food Share

Greenbelt Farmers' Market Network 2011-2013

Farmers' markets are well-known as community local food hubs; but with an abundance of fresh, homemade and sustainable products on display, they are also a great place to learn about nutrition. This project investigates the link between market attendance, knowledge of local foods, and healthy eating. The results will help markets promote healthy options and benefits of eating local to families across the Greenbelt. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$150,000 - October 12, 2011

 

Environmental Defence

Ontario Greenbelt Alliance: Growing the Greenbelt

Greenbelt Alliance members work in communities across the landscape to protect the Greenbelt and embrace new opportunities to support its role in providing clean air, water and food to the region. A key partner in their efforts is the Municipal Leaders for the Greenbelt whose work is also supported through this funding. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$400,000 - October 12, 2011

 

Hamilton Conservation Foundation

Early Stage Implementation of Dundas Valley 50 Year Vision

Carved out nearly 10,000 years ago, the Dundas Valley is one of the largest glacial re-entrant valleys (a valley that collects and funnels water) along the Niagara Escarpment. The Hamilton Conservation Foundation's 50-Year Vision for the Valley outlines ways to sustain the ecology, agriculture and recreation activities of Hamilton's environmental "jewel" as urbanization concentrates along its borders. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$50,000 - October 12, 2011

 

The Living City Foundation

Implementation of the Food and Farming Strategy for the Golden Horseshoe (by the Greater Toronto Area Agricultural Action Committee)

The Greater Golden Horseshoe's food and farming industry contributes $35 billion to the provincial economy through jobs and economic activity. This project supports the implementation of key activities outlined in a newly developed Action Plan to recognize and grow this important economic driver. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$210,000 - October 12, 2011

 

Foodshare

Greenbelt Farmers’ Market Network

Farmers’ Markets build healthy communities, support healthy eating habits, and encourage local agriculture. The Greenbelt Farmers’ Market Network continues to build and strengthen farmers’ markets by providing support to more than 80 farmers’ markets in and around the Greenbelt.  Now in its third year of operation, the Network advocates on behalf of all its markets, offers professional development to market managers, and supports best practices. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$50,000 - October 12, 2011