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Free FSN Teleconference: University Food: Highlighting the University of Winnipeg’s Sustainable Food Programs
When: Wednesday, May 23rd
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Newfoundland Time)
Universities play a vital role in a community’s food system through producing and purchasing food, feeding students and staff, and disposing of food waste and packaging. Universities across North America are looking at new ways to improve their local food systems by incorporating food production on campus, developing sustainable and local food procurement practices, and adopting recycling and composting programs.
FSN’s new institutional food policy committee is hosting a series of teleconferences highlighting healthy and sustainable University food policies across Canada, starting off with the innovative work at the University of Winnipeg. Presenter Alana Lajoie-O’Malley, from the University’s Campus Sustainability Office will provide an overview of the University of Winnipeg’s Green Procurement Policy and their Diversity Food Services Program.
Presenter: Alana Lajoie-O’Malley, Manager, Campus Sustainability Office, The University of Winnipeg
The presentation will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.
REGISTER by Monday, May 21st, by contacting Rick Kelly at richardkelly@foodsecuritynews.com or by calling (709) 237-4026.
About FSN teleconferences: Participants call in to a free 1-800 number which connects them to the presenter and all the other participants. Before the teleconference FSN distributes, via email, the call-in instructions as well as a PDF presentation to follow along with on your own computer.
Newfoundland & Labrador Nutritious Food Basket 2011 Data Released
The Regional Nutritionists and Community Dietitians in the Regional Health Authorities, in cooperation with of the Department of Health and Community Services and the NL Statistics Agency, collect pricing information for the Newfoundland and Labrador Nutritious Food Basket on an annual basis.
Click here to download the 2011 data.
Farmers' Market Food Safety Handbooks
FSN has produced two new handbooks intended to act as a guide for organizers and vendors of Farmers’ Markets across Newfoundland and Labrador to help ensure food safe practices and compliance with provincial food safety regulations.
Click here for more information and to download the Handbooks.
NEW FSN 2011 Reports
FSN 2011 Annual Report
Released at the Food Security Network NL 2011 Annual General Meeting, this report presents the exciting work of FSN over the 2010-2011 year.
FSN 2011 Community Report
The Food Security Network of Newfoundland and Labrador (FSN) is proud to release this Community Report highlighting the great food security work happening across this province. We hope that these stories of community action inspire you to get involved with or start a food security initiative in your own community.
Profiled in this report:
- Happy Valley-Goose Bay Children’s Community Garden
- Western Environment Centre
- Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation
- Smallwood Crescent Community Centre
- GROWDAT Farms
- FEASt (Food Education Action St. John’s)
New FSN Resource Materials
FSN Fact Sheets
FSN has released two fact sheets that include a list of up-to-date statistics on the food security challenges we face in this province, information about FSN, and resources. 10 Ways to Take Action and 10 Ways to Eat Local Food.
Presentation Series with Speakers' Notes
FSN has produced 5 presentations and full speakers’ notes to aid individuals and community groups who would like to learn more or give a presentation on the following topics:
- Understanding Food Security
- Bulk Buying Clubs
- Community Gardens
- Community Kitchens
- Farmers’ Markets
Best Practices Toolkits
A series of best practices toolkits, outlining the key steps to successfully organize and run a community kitchen, community garden, farmers' market, and bulk buying club for community organizations in Newfoundland and Labrador.