by jdhypes

EMC News - Hastings County- The agricultural community in our area is thriving, yet many students remain disconnected from this industry. In an effort to make connections between students and the food they eat, Food for Learning was successful in obtaining a $5,000 grant from Trenval’s Local Initiatives Development Program.

“A very special thank-you to Harvest Hastings who assisted greatly with identifying suppliers and establishing connections throughout Hastings County’s agricultural community.”

Frank Huizenga shows Trenton High Schools student this two week old lamb at his farm near Roslin.

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Two local secondary schools initiated a project this year to bring more locally grown and produced food to their nutrition programs. The program is being funded through a $5,000 grant from Trenval’s Local Initiatives Development Program to Food For Learning.

“The agricultural community in our area is thriving, yet many students remain disconnected from this industry,” said Food For Learning co-ordinator Kellie Brace.

Harvest Hastings promotes sustainable agriculture and the creativity of farmers and producers in Hastings County. These photographs, taken in 2008 and 2009, illustrate the diversity of landscapes, farms and products found in Hastings County.

Read about what is happening with the Harvest Hastings project by clicking on image or the attachment.

The Dietitians of Canada’s Current Issues The Inside Story January 2010 looks at the concept of the 100 Mile Diet, eating locally produced foods, that is inspiring to many people. Some claim following a diet of foods raised and produced within closer proximity to their home provides a way to eat more nutritious and safer food while helping the environment and supporting the local economy. Strengthening our capacity to sustain our communities through local agriculture enables a sustainable system.

This Current Issue focuses on the following aspects of the 100 Mile Diet: Are locally produced foods more nutritious? Are locally produced foods safer? How do locally produced foods compare in cost with foods imported from longer distances?

The Dietitians of Canada Current Issues The Inside Story is about organic food focusing on the nutritional quality of organic food and its safety with respect to microbial contamination.

Location

The 2010 Quinte Farm & Trade Show will once again focus on the new. Topical and timely seminars will bring producers up to date with the latest that is happening in their industry and 2010 features the largest seminar program ever. The capacity trade show features local suppliers will be showcasing state-of-the-art technology and innovations.

Location

David VanderDussen, NOD Apiary Products Inc. CEO will give a power point presentation about the Mite-Away Quick Strips™ on Monday, February 8, 2010, 7 p.m. at the Fairfield Marriott Hotel, 407 N. Front St., Belleville, located directly off Hwy 401. Take the Highway 62 South exit. This meeting is hosted by the Quinte Beekeepers’ Association. For more information please call (613)398-8422 or email peterbussell [at] reztel [dot] net. Everyone is welcome.