Shaping the Future of Agriculture: New Farmers, Local Food Systems and the Agricultural Policy Framework
YA and EFAO put together this guide with suggested talking points to help you fill out AAFC’s public consultation survey, closing June 30, 2026.
Issues
Advancing a New Farmer Strategy in Ontario
This brief outlines the urgency of coordinated action and calls on governments and sector partners to advance a comprehensive New Farmer Strategy for Ontario.
Rooted in Resistance: Honouring Black Farming Communities in Ontario
Despite systemic racism and colonial land theft, Black communities across the province built thriving agricultural settlements.
Seeds, Transparency, and Choice: GM Tomatoes Threaten to Enter the Garden Market
Meet Lil Red & Black — a dwarf cherry tomato that’s as stunning as it is delicious! Bred locally in Ontario by Vita Gaike & Duane Falk of Mimosa Breeding & Research, this red-and-black beauty is a sweet, classic-tasting alternative to GM purple tomatoes....
Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Launches New Food Forest Program for Indigenous Farmers, Growers and Communities
EFAO is launching a Food Forest Program for Indigenous growers through funding received from the governments of Canada and Ontario.
