Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance communications plans for 2019 include monthly e-newsletters featuring the foundational pillars of the Headwaters Food Charter . The Charter was developed in 2016 in partnership with WDG Public Health and has been endorsed by most municipalities in Dufferin County and Caledon, plus hundreds of citizens and organizations.
This series is intended to keep you informed about issues and events related to the Headwaters Food Charter's 6 Pillars, 15 Goals and 27 Actions to improve our food system.
Agricultural Sustainability
"We value a diverse and prosperous farming community."
CHARTER CHECK ✅

GOAL 1
There is high demand and opportunities for buying and selling local food.

ACTION 3
Analyze the types of farms in the Headwaters region and identify potential opportunities and gaps that exist.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The National Farmers' Union - Ontario is hosting a dinner on the evening of Feb 22nd following their Annual General Meeting in Alliston with a menu showcasing ingredients that are local and in season.

WHAT CAN YOU DO
Attend all or part of the NFU-O convention in Alliston.

Feb 22nd is Sign Up For Your CSA Day. Find local farms that offer CSAs on the Headwaters Farm Fresh Map.

Make your own local and in season meal. Try it for a day, a week or the whole month. HFFA's Local Food Club makes it easy with a monthly "meal-in-a-bag" delivered through 12 local schools. Check out Local Food Club.
CHARTER CHECK ✅

GOAL 2
Prime agricultural land is protected.

ACTION 4
Advocate for supportive policies in land-use, local food procurement, urban agriculture and zoning that help agricultural operations remain viable.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Representatives from Ontario Farmland Trust and NFU-O are hosting an event in Cookstown on Feb. 27: Protecting Farmland - Tools and Strategies

WHAT CAN YOU DO
Find out more about the Ontario Farmland Trust.

Attend an information session to find out what you can do to help protect farmland. Start with the one above in Cookstown!
CHARTER CHECK ✅

GOAL 3
Urban agriculture practices are encouraged in the towns and hamlets of Headwaters.

ACTION 2
Create opprtunities for farmers (and eaters) to come together and discuss ideas, issues and opportunities for agriculture in Headwaters.
WHAT'S HAPPENING



WHAT CAN YOU DO
Attend COAC and learn about backyard farming.

Attend the Drawdown Headwaters/HFFA info session and panel discussion on Regenerative Agriculture on March 18. Watch your inbox next week for the invitation.

Plant a vegetable garden at home. Plant one at someone else's home. Rip up the lawn and plant food!
Attend HFFA's Willing Hearts Winter Harvest Dining Series. A great opportunity to come together and discuss Agricultural Sustainability. Proceeds support Farm to School programs. See the poster below for details.
FREE Film for February: Before the Plate
B efore the Plate  is a 90 minute film narrated by John Horne, Executive Chef at Canoe Restaurant Toronto. He visits potato, beef, vegetable, honey, dairy, sunflower and grain farmers in south central Ontario and discusses food production of various types - all for ingredients of foods he prepares in his restaurants. 

The video is free to view online for the month of February only !

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