Co-op Name: Cloverbelt Local Food Co-op Location: Dryden, ON www.cloverbeltlocalfoodcoop.com Contact Information: Phone: (807) 221- 3293 ext 26 Email: info@cloverbeltlocalfoodcoop.com Date of Incorporation: Established in Aug 2013 Co-op Structure (who are the owners): Multi-stakeholder What is the structure for
Co-ops and Farms Building a Stronger Food System
An exciting tour of local agriculture and cooperatives was held in Dryden on Saturday September 23rd! Local food enthusiasts, including some from as far away as Sioux Lookout, attended the event to learn more about local food producers, processors, and
Member Profile: Loonsong Farm
Member Name: Loonsong Farm Location: PO Box 90, Stevensville, Ontario, L0S 1S0 Contact Information: 289-228-0047 Date of Incorporation: 2003 Co-op Structure (who are the owners): We (Heather Thoma and Paul Salanki) bring diverse backgrounds and skills to LoonSong
How to be Berry Co-operative
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”,