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Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) online Common Ground Country Fair will have have three days of live programming online September 25-27, 2020. Learn more through this link: https://fair.mofga.org... "We'll also have online educational offerings created by our community and available via a content library, a marketplace for vendors, beautiful Common Ground Country Fair merchandise, and much more. As always, we welcome volunteer support from our community to help us put on this new event. Stay tuned!"

Happy First Day of Fall! The produce and colours are so very vibrant this time of year! Order online at Cultivate before 11:59pm tonight, bring home your own li...ttle bounty of vibrant Autumn Thursday afternoon https://openfoodnetwork.ca/cultivate-virtual-farmers-m/shop Shop Local. Support Youth. #sainttyouth #stthomasproud #goodthingsgrowinontario

Wishing you all a harvest of sweet memories this season. #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #fallcolors #harvestseason #fall2020 #september #fallvibes #pumpkins

The ignite youth centre started the Cultivate Virtual Farmers' Market initiative to provide farmers and producers with an online market to sell their produce. The real meaning of #supportlocal Read the full spotlight here: https://about.openfoodnetwork.ca/cultivate-virtual-farmers/... #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #covid19 #risiliance #Youthmovement

We spoke with Vicki, manager of Cultivate Virtual Farmers' Market and she shared with is son of the feedback from happy costumers, "It's been amazing. Customers get in touch all the time to say, thank you so much for organizing this. People who didnt like crowds to begin with have been happy to find another way of shopping. And those who have been kept away by Covid are glad of the chance to stay connected to local farmers. " Learn more about CULTIVATE through... https://about.openfoodnetwork.ca/cultivate-virtual-farmers/ If you want to share your story with us, send us an email. #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #youthmovement #volunteer

We wanted to share with you some tips on making the most of the OFN platform. Fresh and local products can be extremely photogenic when we help them strike the right pose! We would love to know how you are making the most of theprofile tools on #openfoodnetwork... Tag us in your posts or send us a direct message so we can share your experience with the #OFNcanada community #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment#supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #marketingtools #foodispower #Organicfarms #digitalmarketing #socialjustice #foodjusticeissocialjustice

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Cultivate Virtual Farmers' Market is our month's community spotlight. CULTIVATE is an online farmers market born out of a desire to strengthen and support the St. Thomas farming community in the context of COVID-19. Learn more about CULTIVATE through this link:... http://ow.ly/IoTW50BqHYl If you want to share your story with us, fill in the form or send us an email. http://ow.ly/4oh050BqHYk #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #youthmovement #volunteer

"In that total hopelessness and in the face of impending climate crisis theres something very humble about farming" Open Food Network Lynn Davis talks about farming as a means of battling climate change in this interview: http://ow.ly/KVza50Bl5WT... #foodjustice #climatejustice

APPLY THROUGH THIS LINK: https://www.openfoodnetwork.org//Global-Fundraiser-Septemb The global Open Food Network community is recruiting a professional fundraiser to help develop our philanthropic funding revenue and strategy.... Key Responsibilities: Identify, qualify and develop income opportunities from trusts and foundations, in line with our income plan, strategy and values. Research, develop and maintain new relationships to secure funding. Write tailored, inspirational high quality applications and project reports addressing grant-making priorities or requirements, as specified. Liaise closely with :the global team to plan and develop the strongest possible proposals and build relationships. Evaluate the effectiveness of each application and make sure we embed a continuous improvement cycle into all fundraising activities. Evaluate, monitor and report back to donors in a timely fashion on projects which have been funded. MORE INFO AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS LINK: https://www.openfoodnetwork.org//Global-Fundraiser-Septemb

We stand in solidarity with the NFU and the Canadian Seed Growers Association. We support efforts for farmer self-determination and independence. That is why we work with farmers to co-develop an #opensource e-commerce/logistics platform. Who owns your e-commerce platform? ... https://www.nfu.ca/nfu-thanks-seed-growers-after-vote-affi/ #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #socialjustice #foodispower #Organicfarms

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"Its Labour Day, 2020. Isnt 54 years long enough for migrant workers to wait for fair treatment in Canadian agriculture?" Labour day provided us witht he opportunity to reflect on improving labour conditions and seeking #migrantjustice https://www.thestar.com//lets-accept-migrant-farmworkers-a #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #labourday #migrantwarkers #fairlabour #Socialjustice

Food Justice is Migrant Justice! Join the movement today ! #PuttingRaceontheTable. Sign up for the migrant justice event through ... @harvestingfreedom #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #migrantjustice #labourday #labourday2020

Food Justice is Migrant Justice! Join the movement this Monday(Labour Day) with caterToronto and Justice for Migrant Workers, J4MW #PuttingRaceontheTable. Sign up for the event through this link: http://ow.ly/wg2C50BiwNb... find more info through this link: http://ow.ly/UVK250BiwNc #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #migrantjustice

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We believe in complete transparency and fairness. Thats why our platform allows you to use filters to find products with their specific production practices. Check out our awesome producers, vendors and markets through our website. #supportlocal... https://openfoodnetwork.ca #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #autumn #fall #pumpkin #harvest #covid19canada #labourday

Hey Folks! Here is an interesting article addressing the environmental and economical benefits of #agroforestry : "Incorporating trees into farmland benefits everything from soil health to crop production to the climate. Investors say it might also yields profits." ... https://civileats.com//agroforestry-is-both-climate-frien/ #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #education #backtoschool #socialjustice #socialawareness #climatejustice

As the weather is cooling off and we are saying goodbye to summer, we want to wish everyone a happy fall and a happy back to school season! Stay tuned with us to see how our community is adapting to this new fall season while staying safe and staying healthy. ... If you want to share your summer experiences/stories with our community fill the form below! https://forms.gle/pTxndaw3pokCk8md8 #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #autumn #fall #pumpkin #harvest #backtoschool #covid19canada

Back to school season is upon us! We wanted to share this inspiring article. This piece highlights educators from around the world that are educating their young students on food systems: https://foodtank.com//twenty-teachers-and-educators-build/... #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #education #backtoschool #socialjustice #socialawareness

One of our core beliefs is that knowledge should be open and shared, so that we all get stronger together. #opensource We believe that to build a better food system, we need to work together in new, fairer ways. #foodjustice #socialjustice We think its possible to create a food system with social and ecological health at its core. #sustainable #ecological... Join our movement! https://about.openfoodnetwork.ca #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #buylocal #Designthinking

Check out this issue of @CBC environment newsletter, looking at different cities in Canada that are cultivating "food forests" http://ow.ly/gHlo50B7Fk4

Who we are: We believe in fair and sustainable food and farming systems. We are a grassroots movement, a non profit open source organization. ... We aim to empower local farmers and producers through #openfoodnetwork Join our movement! more info available through the link: https://about.openfoodnetwork.ca/join-us/ #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #socialjustice #farmlife See more

As an organization advocating for #foodsovereignty, we like to continuously show support for others who are working hard to promote #foodjustice and empower farming communities. Here are some organizations from around the world: https://foodtank.com//28-organizations-promoting-indigeno/

This is your Cultivate Team! These Teens have worked super hard each week to bring you your fresh & local! Rain, heat, broken a/c - theyve kept on working & sm...iling! #teensareawesome! #amazingteam Place your order before midnight tonight & meet some of these #sainttyouth Thursday when you pick up your order https://openfoodnetwork.ca/cultivate-virtual-farmers-m/shop

Hey folks! here is an infographic of some of the key features of our platform! Learn more about what our #opensource platform has to offer: https://about.openfoodnetwork.ca/software-platform/

The starting point no matter where you are in Australia would be Open Food Network, so you can find your local producers. Were happy to see Open Food Network Australia receiving so much recognition for their hard work in empowering the farming community and local food movement !

"There's a movement afoot that not only could improve the business of farming but also help fields pull more carbon out of the atmosphere. It's called regenerative farming, and it emphasizes taking steps to cultivate stronger, healthier soil " Learn more about the concept of Regenerative Farming through this article: http://ow.ly/feCx50B5Ivw

Our software can be used by farmers setting up their own online stores, but its designed to help farmers collaborate and sell together, to create thriving, viable enterprises. People have used the power of this feature to create food collectives, manage food hubs, to take their farmers market online with pre-purchases to give stallholders more secure sales, and more. This platform is currently used globally, and is now taking shape in Canada. Join our movement! https://abou...t.openfoodnetwork.ca #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms

Co-developing resilient local food systems - Check out our latest newsletter featuring #farmersmarket profile and an update on #openfoodnetwork and the #foodjustice movement! http://ow.ly/tGdT50B3xk4

Making fruit jam with our organic fruit - the same recipes I used last year when I attended Waterdown Farmers' Market hosted by Waterdown BIA, and Sorauren Farm...ers' Market These jams can be ordered through Open Food Network Canada - https://openfoodnetwork.ca/baba-link-farm/shop. We have contact-less on farm pick up, and we deliver. See more

What is #FOODSOVEREIGNTY ? learn more about the #foodjustice movement by checking our blog: https://about.openfoodnetwork.ca... and sign up to our newsletter: https://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms

"How COVID-19 could forever change the way Ontarians buy food" an article by TVO featuring our very own managing director and flower farmer, Theresa Schumilas Garden Party Flower Farm ! Read the article through this link: http://ow.ly/Tq5e50B1zxE... make sure you sign up to our newsletter and stay updated with our movement: https://us15.list-manage.com/subscribe #openfoodnetwork #ofncanada #localfarming #onlinefarmersmarket #foodempowerment #supportlocalcanada #canadianfarming #loveonfood #fieldtofork #FoodSovereignty #foodsystem #sustainablecanada #foodjustice #supportlocal #opensource #foodispower #Organicfarms #covid19 #covid19canada #socialdistancing #organicgrowth #onlineshopping