Calling all passionate youth ages 18-25 in the Algonquin/Ottawa region! Join Food Futures, a dynamic team of change makers representing the youth voice for food and farming issues in the region!  There are two ways to be involved with Food Futures. Youth can apply to be a part of the Food Futures Youth Council (5 hour total monthly […] The post Food Futures Youth Council: Applications Close October 10th appeared first on Just Food ..read more

Fall Farm Fest – EVERYONE WELCOME ! Bring your family and friends – Free to attend In partnership with: Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Enjoy live music, wagon ride farm tours, buy fresh veg at the Just Food Farm Stand, enjoy a local art show, bring your own picnic, and […] The post Fall Farm Fest appeared first on Just Food ..read more

Come join us in the big red barn at the Just Food Community Farm on Wednesday, September 25th from 6:00PM-8:00PM for a playful, hands-on workshop where we’ll transform polymer clay into a charming miniature vegetable box! In this two hour workshop with miniaturist Kiana Simmons, you will learn some of the basics of creating miniature […] The post September 25th, 2024: Miniature Vegetable Box Workshop appeared first on Just Food ..read more

Wrap up your summer with a journey to the Just Food Community Farm, where you can dive into hands-on learning during Just Food’s Farm School! Unlock the wonders of our food system with Just Food Farm School, a hands-on, educational experience for youth ages 5 to 14! Join us at the Just Food Community Farm […] The post Just Food Farm School: August 19th-29th, 2024 appeared first on Just Food ..read more

Join us on August 7th from 7pm-10pm to watch Common Ground Common Ground is a documentary by Rebecca and Josh Tickell unmasking the web of power, money, and politics behind our food systems in North America. Starring Woody Harrelson, Jason Momoa, Laura Dern, Rosario Dawson, Donald Glover, Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed, this inspirational film explores regenerative farming practices for the betterment of our soil, climate, health, and lives. When: August 7th from 7pm-10pm Where: The barn at the Just Food Community Farm.  Located at 2391 Pépin Court, Ottawa, ON, K1B 4Z3 Click here for ..read more

Tuesday, July 30th, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30pm via Zoom  Join us at the end of the month to learn about the steps involved in starting a community garden. Topics of discussion will include how to search for land, essential considerations when starting a community garden, information on garden design, leadership, tips for long-term success, and much more! This workshop is suitable for new and prospective community gardens, or existing community gardens looking to onboard new volunteer coordinators. The attendance of at least one garden coordinator (or a member of the garden who is working on ..read more

If you want more community gardens and greening initiatives in Ottawa, the City government urgently needs to hear your voice next week to make this happen. Save the Date! Virtual Community Garden and Greening Initiatives Open Houses: Thurs June 20th (7-8:30 pm) OR Tue June 25th (6:30-8 pm) Some important things they are considering (list not exclusive): Growing edible plants (food) in the residential Right-Of-Way (presently not allowed) Increased City land access for residents to grow food Continuing City supports (i.e. funding, water, insurance, etc) to community gardens and greening init ..read more

Have you always wanted to know more about what is happening at the Just Food Community Farm? Thanks to Regeneration Canada, who have put together an incredible short film featuring the Just Food Community Farm, alongside some of our incredible on-site farmers, to showcase the work we do here. You can watch the video here, then check out lots more resources about regenerative agriculture on the Regeneration Canada website! The post Regeneration Canada Stories of Regeneration: featuring the Just Food Community Farm appeared first on Just Food ..read more

Old Growth Trees and New Art by Daniel Buckles Join us this weekend for an art showing by local artist Daniel Buckles in “the red barn” at the Just Food Community Farm! Saturday, May 11th: 10am – 3pm (with opening remarks and refreshments available at 1pm) – Come for the art show and pickup some seedlings at SeedLing Saturday! Sunday, May 12th: 12pm – 3pm (Mother’s Day Brunch from 11am-12pm) Just Food Community Farm is located at 2391 Pepin Ct, Gloucester, ON Our barn is accessible, with accessible washrooms Free parking, accessible by bus route #25 The post Art Show this weekend at the Just F ..read more

Are you passionate about transforming local food and farming systems and want to apply your skills to this work? Check out the following opportunities to join our team! FOR ALL POSITIONS: Accepting applicants now until Sunday, May 12, 2024 Seeking people who can start by June 3, 2024 at latest.   If you are interested in more than one position, please indicate which positions you are applying for. Please send your resume and cover letter within one attachment to: info@justfood.ca, with the following subject line:  Application – [your name] People who are from equity-seeking ..read more