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On Wednesday, February 8th, WUSC-MUN will be hosting the 2012 edition of the “Uniterra Towards 2015: Symposium Series.” The theme for this year is “food and water security.” There will be three speakers, all speaking on contemporary local and international issues. [...] Continue reading Uniterra Towards 2015 Symposium Series: Food & Water Security 
Unless you garden outdoors in winter, November is typically a month that involves unwinding from the previous gardening season. For me, it was a time to enjoy quiet weekend afternoons indoors, contemplate what worked well last season, and what I will do differently when I garden again in spring. [...] Continue reading Indoor Gardening: Thanks for the tips, Interweb! 
We need your help! We’re looking for photos to use for a free kit of 8 food skills workshop that will be shared across NL! [...] 
There is a lot happening in the next month, with opportunities to have your say and get involved in food security in Newfoundland and Labrador! [...] 
Do you have a food security-related project idea that requires financial support? Wellness Coalition Community Grant application deadlines are fast approaching! Contact your regional office in order to find out more about eligibility and project requirements. [...] 
On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Root Cellars Rock piloted its Food Skills Workshop initiative at The Lantern, in St. John’s. The Food Skills Workshops Kit is intended to assist community organizations and individuals who are interested in learning and sharing skills related to picking, planting, preserving and preparing local food. Later this year, FSN will be offering materials for how to host Food Skills Workshops on composting, container gardening, using culinary herbs, preparing local vegetables, seed saving, edible wild plants, safe canning and preserving and root cellars and cold storage! [...] 
Be passionate about your health, get involved in your community, and let’s make 2012 the year that the local food movement takes action against chronic disease! [...] 
Making centrepieces for holiday feasts is a great reason to explore trails or to visit friends with great gardens. Stop in with some homemade jams, pickled beets, or holiday cookies. Mentioning that you were thinking about making a centrepiece may inspire them to join you (and let you take a look at what they have hanging around in their gardens). Spending time with friends and family, sharing and giving, isn’t this what the holidays are all about? [...] 
Food Secure Canada is looking for its first Executive Director and a Coordinator! Would you like to be at the forefront of building a national movement for a fair, healthy and ecological Canadian food system? [...] 
We’re getting creative here coming up with fun gift ideas inspired by the 4 Ps of Local Food: planting, picking, preparing and preserving. Try one of these to light up the faces of the foodies on your gift list! (Cat picture taken prior to receiving awesome gift, seriously) [...] |
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