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Composting |

Composting For Beginners

This video will show beginners how to start making their own compost:…

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News |

Food Producers Forum Launches Outreach Program

With more than twenty applications in hand from all across the province, Food Producers Forum has selected seven sites for collaboration and design of earth sheltered greenhouses.   We are pleased…

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Seeds |

Canadian Seed Sources

Seeds of Diversity, Canada’s heritage seed network is a remarkable organization that connects gardeners and growers across this country to help maintain and exchange unique, heritage seeds. …

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Ancient Indigenous forest gardens still yield bounty 150 years later: study

A first-of-its-kind study by SFU finds that Indigenous forest gardens filled with fruit and nut trees are still thriving, at least 150 years later. Read the article here:…

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Food Distribution |

Farmers market lies exposed: hidden camera investigation (Marketplace)

Farmers market lies exposed: hidden camera investigation. Is the produce you’re buying at the farmers market grown locally? CBC Marketplace goes on an undercover shopping trip and catches…

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Soil |

Vital soil organisms being harmed by pesticides, study shows

Earthworms, beetles, springtails and other organisms are the ‘unsung heroes’ that keep soils healthy and underpin all life on land. Pesticides are causing widespread damage to these tiny…

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Pollinators |

What kind of bee products are produced and made here in NL?

Many beekeepers in Newfoundland and Labrador sell honey, wax candles, propolis, balm, and other products. Although not formally certified organic, these products are free of the miticides and…

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From The Sea |

Is Fish on the Menu of Local Foods?

In a province with a deep history of fishing, it is helpful to be reminded of this local food source, in all its forms.  In his interview with Kimberly Orren, ……

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News |

Important Survey For Newfoundland & Labrador Food Businesses

Second Harvest is conducting some research as a follow-up to The Avoidable Crisis of Food Waste (2019). They have developed a survey to gather more information about food loss and waste within…

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News |

Introducing The Phoenix Garden Project

Inspired by similar programs in California, Nova Scotia and in British Columbia, The Phoenix Garden Project team of community volunteers are helping to develop an innovative arts-based…

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