Food Producers Forum

Most of the food Newfoundland and Labrador eats comes in on one supply line from thousands of kilometers away, nutritionally depleted and increasingly expensive. At Food Producers Forum, we believe this province can grow far more of its own food, and we're working on it: Earth-sheltered greenhouses: a marriage between the root cellar and the standard greenhouse, built into the ground to grow deep into the year. Two are going up now, in Chapel Arm and Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook. The...

As part of our Advancing Public Trust in Local Food project, Food Producers Forum is partnering with local community organizations to present a travelling roadshow of food skills workshops throughout Newfoundland and Labrador. The travelling roadshow is designed to connect directly with residents in both rural communities and urban centres, providing opportunities to learn practical food skills, explore local food opportunities, and discuss community-specific food issues. Here are some of our...

This short video with educator and Farming for Nature’s ambassador, Jim Cronin, takes you through why you should compost, how to do it, and what to look out for. This video deals with both small and large scale composting. Watch it below!