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We are a non-profit group connecting Newfoundland and Labrador
gardeners, farmers & foragers to help them produce and distribute more local food.


Mt. Sicker Family Farm
Located on Vancouver Island, this farm maintains a comprehensive website detailing their emu farming practices, including breeding,...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


My Experience Raising Emus (They Make Great Pets!)
An article from Backyard Poultry magazine where the author shares personal experiences in raising emus, discussing aspects like housing,...
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Raising Ducks: Our Experience!
In this personal account, The Woks of Life blog shares experiences and lessons learned from raising ducks, including brooding ducklings,...
Feb 25, 20251 min read


How to Raise Ducks in Your Backyard
Backyard Poultry provides insights into the benefits of raising ducks, including their egg production capabilities and foraging...
Feb 25, 20252 min read


"Best Ever Chicken COOP?!" Full Tour
The video titled "Integrated Chicken Run, Veg Garden & Orchard" showcases a thoughtfully designed system that combines a chicken run,...
Feb 25, 20251 min read


Get Your Ducks in a Row – What You Need to Know Before Bringing Home Ducks
The Ontario SPCA provides a comprehensive guide on the responsibilities of duck ownership. Topics include housing requirements, social...
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Going Quackers for Ducks
This article from Small Farm Canada discusses the advantages of raising ducks, including their hardiness, foraging abilities, and...
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Your Top 10 Chicken Farming Questions Answered
Manitoba Chicken Producers addresses common questions about chicken farming in Canada, covering topics such as housing, feeding, health...
Feb 20, 20252 min read


How Cold Is Too Cold for Chickens in Canada
From Soil to Soul discusses managing chickens during harsh Canadian winters, offering practical advice on maintaining coop temperatures,...
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Poultry Housing in Canada—Where and How Do Chickens Live?
Presented by Canadian Food Focus, this article delves into the various housing systems used in Canadian poultry farming, including...
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Home Fresh Eggs: How to Raise Chickens in Your Backyard
This article from Canadian Living provides a comprehensive guide on starting a backyard flock, covering topics such as housing, feeding,...
Feb 20, 20252 min read


Mobile Goat Homestead: Steve & Lisa McBride’s Journey to Self-Sufficiency in NL
Steve & Lisa McBride live on their 'Mobile Goat' homestead near Mobile, NL, where they are working towards self-sufficiency and...
Feb 17, 20251 min read


Goats Farming in Alberta with Mallory and Shaun Kaiser
In the YouTube video "Goat Farming in Alberta with Mallory & Shaun Kaiser," the Kaisers share their experiences managing a family-run...
Feb 12, 20251 min read


How Do We Grow Good Food?
The Food Producers Forum is hosting a Free Public Forum on Sunday, November 17 , at 1 PM at the Autism Society Greenhouse in St....
Nov 17, 20241 min read


Provincial Food Network Project Receives $199,100 in New Funding
The Provincial Food Network Project , led by the Food Producers Forum , has received $199,100 in new funding from the Commission for...
Jul 1, 20241 min read


New Funding for Provincial Food Network
Food Producers Forum has just been awarded $199,000 in new funding from an international initiative focused on helping people in Canada,...
May 27, 20241 min read


Where's The Food?
Our 2022 food producers' survey revealed that NL communities are already producing millions of pounds of local food each year. The...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


WHERE’S THE FOOD? Survey Report Released
Food Producers Forum, a provincial non-profit, launched an online survey in the fall of 2022 to collect detailed information about...
Apr 14, 20242 min read


Can seafood made of plants boost interest in food alternatives and reel in customers?
It’s coming to a dinner plate near you: seafood that wasn’t fished from the ocean but was designed in a lab. And Toronto startup New...
Feb 28, 20231 min read


Food scientist sounds alarm on home-based food businesses
Many home-based food businesses fall under the radar, and could be breaking the rules without even knowing it. Read here:...
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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