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Visit the Sorauren Farmers' Market Monday
Stop by the Sorauren Field House on Monday and say hello. While you're at it be sure to pick up some goodies from our vendors. As always, they will be offering up a great selection of fresh produce, baked goods, naturally raised meats, prepared foods and more from 4pm -7pm.
Don't forget to check the sidebar of this newsletter for a list of the vendors that will be at the market this week.
Vendor Update
This week Field Sparrow Farm will have storage crop vegetables from a neighbouring farm available for sale alongside their naturally raised grass-fed beef.
Defloured will unfortunately not be joining us this week, but will return again next week with a delicious selection of gluten-free products.
The West End Food Co-op Brings Food Close to Home
The “Food Close to Home” campaign will provide materials and branding for the West End Food Co-op as it enters an important new marketing phase with the opening of its community-owned store. The project will develop materials that promote and celebrate local food producers and artisans, create venues for promotion through point of sale materials, outreach and educational opportunities, and will develop a long-term plan for the Co-op’s local food outreach and promotion. The project will include the creation of training materials for staff and volunteers at the Farmers’ Market and store, and will assist the Co-op in developing strong local supply chains and fostering loyalty to the local food supply in urban consumers.
Check Out Events of Interest Happening in Our Community and Beyond
Seedy Sunday North York
Spring seems to have suffered a bit of a set back, but don't forget it's nearly growing season! West End Food Co-op Board Member, Melissa Benner has helped co-ordinate Seedy Sunday North York for Sunday, March 27 at Lawrence Heights Community Centre and it's sure to be a wonderful opportunity to stock up on seeds and gardening supplies, and become inspired for the growing season ahead. For more information visit the North York Harvest website or contact Melissa at 416-635-7771 ext 62.
Food for Talk
Next Thursday March 31st, Food for Talk is hosting an event entitled “Furthering the Metcalf Food Solutions Papers” at the Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue) from 9:30AM-3:00PM. At this event, four of the five Metcalf Food Solutions papers will be presented. The purpose of this event is to allow the authors to present their solutions and for the Food for Talk community to come prepared to react to them. We invite you to bring your questions, feedback, and ideas!
Come at 9AM to grab a coffee and refreshments.The morning session will begin promptly at 9:30AM. Click here for the full Agenda.
Get Involved
We can always use more volunteers-- you can sign up to join the volunteer pool, and tell us what you'd like to do here. To support your co-op you can donate online now.
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THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET
Oso Leo & Two Century Farm - apples and cider
Kind Organics - sprouts, micro-greens, gourmet salad blends and more...
Choco Sol - bike powered chocolate, direct trade coffee, local hemp, and more
FishShack- roti's, fish fritters, soup...
Ying Ying Soy Food - organic tofu and soy products
De la Terre - Sourdough breads, baguettes, pastries, ...
Ali's Bakery - Breads, loaves, pastries, sweet and savoury treats
Bees Universe- honey, candles, honey/bee products, eggs
Deer Valley Farm- Venison, chicken, soup, mushrooms ...
Greengate Farm - Naturally raised beef and pork, frozen prepared meals
Monforte Dairy- sheep, goat, and cow milk cheeses, summer sausage, ...
Field Sparrow Farms -grass-fed naturally raised beef, veggies
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