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Fruit |

Heritage Apples

This man’s collection of lost apples varieties is outstanding!  Did you know there used to be 17,000 varieties of apples grown in North America?. He has a website that you ……

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Greenhouses |

Chinese Style Passive Solar Greenhouse

Here is a detailed report on the Chinese passive solar greenhouse design that is being used in Alberta: For more information, you can also read this article:…

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Hydroponics |

This Hydroponic Farm on Fogo Island Grows Fresh Greens Year Round

This father and son duo are cultivating local veggies on the rocky North Atlantic coast. Read about it here:…

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Food Distribution, News |

Social Innovation and Enterprise in the Food System: A Panel Discussion with Food First NL

Faced with the complexity of issues within the food system, new strategies are needed to positively affect change. Social innovation is the process of developing and deploying effective solutions to…

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News |

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Donating Proceeds to Relief For India

Our friends at Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds are donating all proceeds from seed sales for the next few days to relief for India as they deal with a deadly Covid-19 ……

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Food Waste, News |

Sobeys Teams With Second Harvest To Divert Food From Landfills

Empire Company Limited, the parent company of Sobeys stores, have formed a national partnership to implement the Second Harvest Food Rescue App. Second Harvest’s food rescue app will enable…

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Funding Opportunities, News |

St. John’s Food System Social Innovation Kickstarter!

From Food First NL: Share your pitch May 11th – 15th! Faced with the complexity of issues within the food system, new strategies are needed to positively affect change. Social ……

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Registrations Open For Mi’kmaq Pollinator Project In Nova Scotia

– A new project initiated by indigenous people in Nova Scotia to help the honeybees. For more information or to register: https://www.aworldforbees.com/amuk…

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Funding Opportunities, News |

Province Seeking Proposals from Farmers for Large-Scale Potato Production

Request for Proposal (RFP) applications are now available for prospective farmers interested in large-scale potato production at newly cleared farmland properties located near Junction Brook, Dead…

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News |

Get Ready to Grow: Community Garden Support Program Applications Now Available

Funding applications for the 2021-22 Community Garden Support Program are now available to help eligible municipalities and community groups establish and enhance new and existing community gardens.…

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