MLFPC's profile picture. The Middlesex London Food Policy Council supports the community in an accessible local food system that is socially, economically, & environmentally sustainable

Middlesex London Food Policy Council

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The Middlesex London Food Policy Council supports the community in an accessible local food system that is socially, economically, & environmentally sustainable

Excited to hear what comes from this summit.

“Building Resilient Food Systems For All.” Food Tank #ClimateWeekNYC Summit on Friday, September 27th in partnership with the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph (@ArrellFoodInst) Some confirmed speakers include (in alphabetical order): @JuliaCollins, Founder,…

foodtank's tweet image. “Building Resilient Food Systems For All.” Food Tank #ClimateWeekNYC Summit on Friday, September 27th in partnership with the Arrell Food Institute at the University of Guelph (@ArrellFoodInst)

Some confirmed speakers include (in alphabetical order): @JuliaCollins, Founder,…


This is such great news!

Special thanks to @LdnCommFdn for making such a vital investment. @UrbanRootsLdnOn is a London treasure and deserves all our support. And to Siloam United Church, well done. #LdnOnt #foodsecurity



Future goals, for the present.

Starting NOW is an #HLPF session on Scaling Up Debt Swaps & Outcome-Based Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Climate, Nature & Food, exploring how to fix finance gaps to achieve #SDGs! Join virtually➡️bit.ly/3XXj86u Read @FAO Key Messages ➡️ bit.ly/4eSuXRq

FAOSDGs's tweet image. Starting NOW is an #HLPF session on Scaling Up Debt Swaps & Outcome-Based Innovative Financing Mechanisms for Climate, Nature & Food, exploring how to fix finance gaps to achieve #SDGs!

Join virtually➡️bit.ly/3XXj86u
Read @FAO Key Messages ➡️ bit.ly/4eSuXRq


The Middlesex London Food Policy Council is accepting food businesses for our local food directory.  Who can be included? - Local food producers, community gardens, farm gate sales, farmers markets, etc. Apply today to be featured. mlfpc.ca/directoryappli…

MLFPC's tweet image. The Middlesex London Food Policy Council is accepting food businesses for our local food directory. 

Who can be included? - Local food producers, community gardens, farm gate sales, farmers markets, etc.

Apply today to be featured. mlfpc.ca/directoryappli…

Priorities of the Food Policy for Canada Four, near-term action areas: Help Canadian communities access healthy food Make Canadian food the top choice at home and abroad Support food security in Northern and Indigenous communities Reduce food waste


Lot's of great folks working in Ag, looking forward to hearing more!

Nominations are open for @ONgov's 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards! If you know someone who is a leader in Ontario’s agriculture and food industry, nominate them by July 22nd. sustainontario.com/2024/06/20/ont…



Looking forward to learning more about our local Food Systems Champions! Stay tuned...


Calling all food system shapers! Join MLFPC as we discuss local food system priorities, recognize Food System Champions & sample local bites. Register for FREE now! eventbrite.com/e/taste-talk-c…

MLFPC's tweet image. Calling all food system shapers! Join MLFPC as we discuss local food system priorities, recognize Food System Champions & sample local bites. Register for FREE now!

eventbrite.com/e/taste-talk-c…

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🌳 Join us for FREE community meals and family fun in Queens Park next Saturday!🌳 NO registration is required, meals will be provided for the first 50 people. Garden activities will be available all morning! Join us for a morning of community and FUN! buff.ly/3OMTAnB

GrowingChefsON's tweet image. 🌳 Join us for FREE community meals and family fun in Queens Park next Saturday!🌳

NO registration is required, meals will be provided for the first 50 people. Garden activities will be available all morning!

Join us for a morning of community and FUN! buff.ly/3OMTAnB

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It’s #FreshFoodFriday! If you have extra produce in your garden, we will gladly accept any & all at the #LdnOnt #FoodBank. You can drop off at our back door from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM. Thank you for sharing!

LondonFoodBank1's tweet image. It’s #FreshFoodFriday! If you have extra produce in your garden, we will gladly accept any & all at the #LdnOnt #FoodBank. You can drop off at our back door from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 4 PM.

Thank you for sharing!

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Today, August 5, is #FoodDayCanada! A day to celebrate food grown and produced in Canada and to thank farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and home cooks. Read more about how #UofG, Canada's Food University, is contributing to Canada’s food story: arrellfoodinstitute.ca/food-day-canad…

ArrellFoodInst's tweet image. Today, August 5, is #FoodDayCanada! A day to celebrate food grown and produced in Canada and to thank farmers, fishers, chefs, researchers and home cooks.

Read more about how #UofG, Canada's Food University, is contributing to Canada’s food story: arrellfoodinstitute.ca/food-day-canad…

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🚨Launch event for @WHO's healthy diet guidelines and FAO-WHO concept of healthy diets! These guidelines provide evidence-informed recs on diet, inc consumption of micro/macronutrients, non-sugar sweeteners & low salt subs. Register here: loom.ly/J9X4yN8


We're wrapping up #LocalFoodWeek with a spotlight on Proof Line Farm, just 5 min from #LdnOnt. This local farm grows 85% of its animal feed, has moved to low-till, and fosters a symbiotic pairing of hens and cows! Find out more at: mlfpc.ca/2023/06/10/kno…


In 1910, @CrunicanApples planted their first apple tree on five acres of land. Today, they plant 400 trees every acre! This #LocalFoodWeek, we're spotlighting growers who spoke at the Know Your Food conference! Find out more about Crunican Orchards: mlfpc.ca/2023/06/09/kno…🍎

MLFPC's tweet image. In 1910, @CrunicanApples planted their first apple tree on five acres of land. Today, they plant 400 trees every acre! This #LocalFoodWeek, we're spotlighting growers who spoke at the Know Your Food conference! Find out more about Crunican Orchards: mlfpc.ca/2023/06/09/kno…🍎

This #LocalFoodWeek, consider supporting the 27th Annual London Cares Curb Hunger Campaign with the @LondonFoodBank1! Find more info at: london.ca/projects/londo…

MLFPC's tweet image. This #LocalFoodWeek, consider supporting the 27th Annual London Cares Curb Hunger Campaign with the @LondonFoodBank1! Find more info at: london.ca/projects/londo…

It's local food week! Farm & Food Care Ontario is celebrating with a virtual field trip to a berry farm to learn all about strawberries, raspberries, blueberries & haskaps. Check it out on their Facebook and Youtube at 10 am today!🍓🫐#loveONTfood Info at: farmfoodcareon.org/fieldtrips/

MLFPC's tweet image. It's local food week! Farm & Food Care Ontario is celebrating with a virtual field trip to a berry farm to learn all about strawberries, raspberries, blueberries & haskaps. Check it out on their Facebook and Youtube at 10 am today!🍓🫐#loveONTfood
Info at: farmfoodcareon.org/fieldtrips/

#FoodSystemChampions can represent members at all levels of the food system including farmers, chefs, business owners, community programs, educators, and more! Not feeling sure? Send us a message and we’d be happy to help! Nominations are due this Friday: mlfpc.ca/foodchampions/


#FoodSystemChampions will receive a locally sourced gift basket full of goodies, a certificate, and a letter of recognition! Know anyone who has made a positive impact on the Food System? Honour them today by nominating them for an award today at mlfpc.ca/foodchampions/

MLFPC's tweet image. #FoodSystemChampions will receive a locally sourced gift basket full of goodies, a certificate, and a letter of recognition! Know anyone who has made a positive impact on the Food System? Honour them today by nominating them for an award today at mlfpc.ca/foodchampions/

You're going to want to save this one! A great snapshot of agriculture in Middlesex County. 2,518 farms, 28,715 agri-food employees, $1.3 billion in Farm Cash Receipts, and so many more interesting stats👇 Will you be shopping local this growing season?

MLFPC's tweet image. You're going to want to save this one! A great snapshot of agriculture in Middlesex County. 2,518 farms, 28,715 agri-food employees, $1.3 billion in Farm Cash Receipts, and so many more interesting stats👇 Will you be shopping local this growing season?

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