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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? [...] 
This month its all about…WORMS! That’s right, we need them and we love them and here at RCR we can’t get enough of our little wiggly friends. Worms make and improve soil so that we can enjoy all the 4Ps activities that we do. Here are four of our favourite resources about worms: [...] 
It’s harvest season! Farmers, bakers, cooks, craft and artisan vendors, organizers and volunteers have been busy creating the best of what NL has to offer. Pick a Saturday and go enjoy! Check out this listing of farmers’ market locations and times across the province. [...] 
We have entered the season of plenty. So much to write about, but all of my time is being taken up with hikes and gardening. Here are a few bits and peices of information to chew on. In this post, you’ll find info on dandelions, lambsquarters, roses, fireweed, and crowberry. [...] 
From the Agricultural History Society of NL: The Agricultural History Society of NL would like to advise that we are launching a special research project documenting the history and traditional use of the common Root Cellar. With approved funding we will start this project in early June. We have already located a number of cellars to visit and record. However, should you or one of your friends have an active traditional root cellar and you wish to share this information, please contact [...] 
The Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador is seeking an Office Manager for an initial 6-month contract, with the opportunity for renewal for an additional 6-months. View the complete job description. [...] 
“What happens when 3,500 people talk food?” After much anticipation, Resetting the Table: A People’s Food Policy for Canada is here! [...] 
St. John’s Farmers’ Market Manager PositionResponsible to the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Board of Directors, the St. John’s Farmers’ Market Manager plays an integral role in the operation of the farmers’ market. The individual in the position is responsible for the week to week operations of the market, including but not limited to working with market vendors and other internal and external stakeholders. The Market Manager also works closely with the Board. See the full position description. [...] 
Root Cellars Rock! has a youtube channel now to link you to lots of videos related to the 4 P’s of local food (planting, picking, preparing, and preserving). There are also brains storming on the RCR! Advisory Committee about videos that could be made for RCR! here in Newfoundland and Labrador about local food, so keep an eye out for those. Do you know of a great video related to local food, gardening, agriculture, NL food security, canning, cooking, wild foods, homesteading…? [...] |
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