Just Food is a local, non-profit, community-based organization that works on both rural and urban food and farming issues in Ottawa and the surrounding region
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Genetically Engineered (GE) Seeds – The Purple Tomato and what you need to know
Home gardeners and small-scale growers in Canada may soon see geneticallyengineered vegetable seeds on the market, and many farmers are raising serious concerns. Over 150 organic and local market growers from Ontario and British Columbia signed a declaration opposing the sale of GE seeds to gardeners, warning that these products could
Community Gardening on City-land: Applications now open
PLUS How to Start a Community Garden workshop, Jan 21st As many of you will have been following across the years, the City of Ottawa has been working on updating their policies for community gardening on City lands. Just Food has worked closely with the new City staff
New Emergency Food Security Fund direction Passes at City Council
Just Food’s request for adequate funding is responded to:Today, a staff direction introduced by Councillor Rawlson King has been passed at City Council directing staff to explore the creation of a dedicated emergency food security fund. Staff will review the Office of Emergency Management’s framework
We’re Hiring!
Are you passionate about transforming local food and farming systems and want to apply your skills to this work? Public Engagement Coordinator Organization: Just FoodPosition Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours/weekSalary: $50,000 annually + MERCsStart Date: January 2026Location: Ottawa, ON at the Just Food Community Farm
Delegation to Emergency Preparedness Committee
On Thursday, November 20th, Just Food delegated to the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee in relation to the need for the City of Ottawa to fund the City’s Emergency Food Security Response Plan. We invite you to watch the delegation, or read the transcript
Fall Farm Fest
Fall Farm Fest 2025 – EVERYONE WELCOME! In partnership with: Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Join us this Sunday, September 28th, 2025 from 11am-3pm at the Just Food Community Farm for our 4th annual Fall Farm Fest,located on unceded, unsurrendered
New Farmer Training Sessions
Are you a new and/or aspiring farmer?Are you a landowner with farmland, seeking a farm tenant? يرجى التمرير للأسفل لقراءة هذا النص باللغة العربية، وللتسجيل في سلسلة برنامج المزارع الناشئ المقدمة باللغة العربية. Start-up Farmer Training Series FRENCH SESSION: commence le 19 octobre – NOUVELLES
From Field to Vase: Local Flower Arranging Workshop – August 27th, 2025
Update: This workshop is now SOLD OUT! If you would like to add your name to the waiting list, please send an email to communitygardening@justfood.ca. We will notify you if a spot becomes available. Ready to turn a bundle of beautiful local blooms into your
Join us for SeedLing Saturday! – May 10th, 2025
Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM at the Just Food Community Farm for SeedLing Saturday, our much-loved annual event where farmers, gardeners, and community members gather to celebrate the joys of spring and kick off the growing season
