One of the newest co-ops in the province is the Berry Road Food Co-op, under construction now in Etobicoke on the western edge of Toronto. The project is led by James Partanen, Executive Director, formerly of West End Food
Acknowledgement Policy
Approved Feb 2017 Summary As all people of Canada play a role in the reconciliation process, we the Local Food and Farm Co-ops need to make spac... Our Co-op Toolbox is available to members only. Please sign up for your
Two new great articles
The Co-operative Grocer, an American Magazine for grocery food co-operatives recently featured two articles related to food co-op work in Ontario and more specifically the LFFC. Ontario Natural Food Co-op Announces Sale to Horizon Group - Co-op Grocer Ontario
Co-ops for All in Huntsville and Beyond – 8th Assembly Session Review
The LFFC convened a special double session—“Co-ops 4 All”—at the 2017 Assembly that asked how co-ops can provide access to healthy and fresh food to all members of their community. We explored initiatives to provide access for low income and
Co-operative Marketing at the Local Food and Farm Co-operative – 8th Assembly Session Review
Co-operative Marketing at the Local Food and Farm Co-operative Our double session on marketing showed that our co-ops prioritize a range of marketing issues that reflect ethical, environmental and social values. The #1 focus for our co-ops is “local”,
Working Together for the Co-op sector – 8th Assembly Session Review
We worked together in plenaries and tours at our recent 8th Assembly. On Day 1, The co-ops also gathered for the first time to talk about what they had accomplished in the past year, and what was to come. The
The LOFC receives 3 years of funding for co-op work in the North
On Wednesday MP Paul Levebre of Sudbury and MP Marc Serre of Nickel Belt announced the federal funding of $150,000 over three years to support the development of food and farming co-operatives in Northern Ontario. “Co-operatives are a strong business
LOFC 2015-2016 Progress Report
It takes reflection to realize the achievements of our work. The LOFC staff has put together an annual report which outlines the achievements over the last two years. A reflection on how far we have come, what we have achieved