Carrot Cache

We're excited to announce that Unpacked by The Big Carrot is OPENING SOON!⁠ ⁠ Complete with unpackaged products from Bulk, Eco-Home, Grocery, Dispensary and Body Care - we're here to make shopping sustainably easier than ever. ⁠ Stay tuned for more details! ⁠

Applications still open until May 10!

It's a huge privilege to work alongside brilliant, committed and supportive folks like @RobertsMelana of @FoodSecureCAN, Anan Lololi of @AfriCanFoodBskt, @am_amponsah of @BCCFarm and @ChefBashirMunye, as we collectively work to advance food justice. cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

1 more sleep until #CultivatingChange2020! Incredibly proud to be showcasing this stellar lineup of speakers, tools, approaches & discussions centring reconciliation, #decolonization, #racialjustice & trauma informed practice in #foodsystems & #foodpolicy work in Canada #canpoli

@PaulTaylorTO Thanks - some excellent points in here, looking forward to applying them in our upcoming search.

Are you on a predominantly white Board of Directors that is looking to recruit people of colour to join the board? If so, this is a must read! blog.boardsource.org/blog/recruitin…

James Whetung from Curve Lake First Nation and Jana-Rae Yerxa from Couchiching First Nation will discuss manoomin (wild rice) cultivation and harvesting in relation to Anishinaabe food systems, governance and the reclamation of land and waters on Oct 27! ow.ly/P56V50BXOxg

Join us for these essential conversations!

For #UrbanAgricultureWeek I'll be moderating a discussion feat. some incredible Black & Indigenous growers from NYC, the UK & TO. Join us to hear how they built resilience in their communities during #COVID19: bit.ly/3cbdC6f #growingforresilience

.@farmernjau from @zawadifarm connects issues of food insecurity & regenerative agriculture. Tune in Sept 18 at 10AM to find out how he built resilience in his community. Register at bit.ly/32EAkjU @greenthumbgrows @Capital_Growth @TOurbangrowers #growingforresilience

The next #growingforresilience speaker is @IsaacCrosby Indigenous land steward and Lead Hand at @EGBrickworks in Toronto. Isaac is working to Indigenize the Brick Works through a process of "sharing space and sharing power" @TOurbangrowers @greenthumbgrows @Capital_Growth

New funding is available for community-based, not-for-profit organizations to improve their food systems through investments in infrastructure that are directly related to addressing food insecurities. @AAFC_Canada More here: agr.gc.ca/eng/agricultur…

@PaulTaylorTO Thank you, as always @PaulTaylorTO

"Many food justice activists have felt for a long time that all the organic carrots and farmers’ markets in the world are not going to end hunger unless we also end racism." civileats.com/2016/07/15/bla…

1/2 Chippewas of the Thames First Nation's Community Composting Project!! Read all about it in our newest blog post! ow.ly/6Rch50A4hBk ♻️🌳 @OfficialCottfn @LondonEnviroNet @CityofLdnOnt @rfldn @enviro_stewards @Convertusgroup @CarrotCache

Glad to see some urban farm coverage today! Check out @sundanceharvest on IG theglobeandmail.com/life/article-i…

We found our pivot! Residential compost pickup + soil delivery in the GTA. Check out compostcity.ca to get started! #earthday2020 #covidpivot #feedtheworms

Do you have a creative food idea that would create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture? The Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund is now accepting applications! Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 14. @cityoftoronto ow.ly/NGmr50yxQWr

In this time of crisis, we recognize that not everyone is affected equally and that the most vulnerable include migrant agricultural workers. @MigrantRightsCA is taking action migrantrights.ca/covid19/ #COVIDー19 #Covid19 #COVIDCanada #pandemic #Crisis

With many Seedy Saturdays cancelled this month, there are still ways to support local seed keepers across the country including by purchasing your seeds online! Seeds of Diversity Canada has a list of all the seed companies in Canada! 👏 ow.ly/TPaQ50yN0aA

Excited to learn about this program to help growers transition to certified organic!

Do you have a creative food idea that would create new opportunities and visibility for Indigenous-led arts and culture? The Indigenous Arts and Culture Partnerships Fund is now accepting applications! Deadline to apply is Thursday, May 14. @cityoftoronto ow.ly/NGmr50yxQWr