Rural summit 2.0
by Deron Johnston
Since the Rural Summit took place this past April 7, there have been many people asking when the next one will be....
Is local food safer?
by Deron Johnston
Recently, there was a massive recall on romaine lettuce across North America because of possible contamination with E. coli. A particularly nasty...
Putting a Healthy Spin on Holiday Meals
by Dana Hawthorne, MScFN, RD, Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit
The abundance of holiday events, treats and meals can make healthy eating throughout...
Dairy still top in Leeds-Grenville
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has released its report on 2017 farm receipts and commodities in Eastern and East-Central...
Here Comes Winter!
submitted by Marie Traynor RD, MSc, Registered Dietitian and Public Health Nutritionist
Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
Make it safe! See here for lots...
Ontario calls on Canada to help farmers
Local MPP, Steve Clark, has joined Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in calling on the federal government to activate the...
Why Food Tourism?
by Deron Johnston
The Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) was hosted in Cornwall this past September by the Ontario East Economic Development Commission. Naturally, the...
Major organic foods initiative by local business
As reported in a previous issue, Beking’s Poultry Farm, a third-generation family run egg farm in Oxford Station, is opening a new organic barn...
Latest support tool for Canadian farmers
(NC) Our farmers provide us with nourishing local fruits, vegetables, grains and more to feed our families. But running a farm can be challenging,...
Healthy eating and after school activities
Submitted by: Danielle Labonté RD, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
With the school year starting back up, so are sports, clubs and other...