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Fostering Dialogue Around Food Security: Provincial Teleconference Series
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Land Trusts: A Citizen's Tool for Conservation
Land Trusts are a vital tool for the protection of conservation areas, but one which has historically been underused in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Keynote Speakers:
- Lawyer and FSN Board Member Aaron Felt gave an overview of Land Trusts.
- Douglas Ballam, NL Director of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) gave a brief overview of the NCC's Land Trusts and Land Trust management.
Materials from the teleconference:
Friday, March 19th, 2010
March is Nutrition Month: Celebrate Food from Field to Table
Keynote Speakers:
- Registered Dietitian Margie Coombes gave a presentation about the Dietitians of Canada National Nutrition Month 2010 Campaign.
- Local farmer and Statistics Professor Matthew Atkinson presented on Why Supporting a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) is a Healthy Choice.
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
Food Security Working Groups: Developing Sustainable Food Systems
Keynote Speaker: Dr Rebecca Schiff, Assistant Professor in Social Justice at the University of Regina, gave a brief history of food security working groups.
There are currently Food Security Working Groups in: Burin, Corner Brook, Gros Morne Area, Labrador City, and Goose Bay
Materials from the teleconference:
- Download the presentation on FSN & Food Security Working Groups.
- Listen to a recording of the presentations.
- View the Summary Notes from the discussion.
- Links to Food Charters across Canada:
Thursday, February 5th, 2010
Community Gardening: Building Communities & Growing Together
Keynote Speaker: Dr Angela Loucks-Atkinson from the Community Garden Alliance provided an overview of the Basics of Starting Up a Successful Community Garden.
There are Community Gardens in St. John's, Glenburnie-BirchyHead-Shoal Brook, St. Anthony, Norris Point, Burin, Stephenville, Fogo… and more!
Materials from the teleconference:
Friday, November 27th, 2009
Farmers' Markets
Keynote Speaker: Don Black, Coordinator, Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia Cooperative
Download an audio recording of the presentation and following Q&A session. The recording has been edited to include only the voices of Kristie Jameson and Don Black.
Tuesday, October 20th
Food Security Panel: Perspectives of Food Security
Keynote Speakers:
- Eugene Legge, President of the Newfoundland & Labrador Federation of Agriculture (NLFA), spoke about Food Availability.
- Annette Stapenhorst spoke about Food Access and Peoples' Right to Food.
- Stephanie Buckle, Regional Nutritionist with Western Health, spoke about Food Use and Community Kitchens.
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Monday, July 27th, 2009
Buying Local: Supporting Our Local Producers
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Moss & the "Keep it in Kittiwake!" Campaign, Kittiwake Economic Development Corporation
It has been estimated that only 10% of fresh vegetables available in major retailers across Newfoundland & Labrador are produced locally.
The phrase "Buy-Local" is used across the country to promote local food, support local producers, and build a sustainable food system.
Our first Teleconference was a great success thank you to all participants and to our Keynote Speaker Stephen Moss!
Materials from the teleconference:
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