| Thursday March 4th, 2010 |
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"Who's Who and What's New?" |
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Meet the producers and organizations that play an increasingly important role in our local food network. Then view local food in a new way as you taste food from local producers who have been earning rave reviews at our Farmers' Market (by invitation only). Finish the day with a look at one of the latest films on food security. |
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10:00 AM to 5:00 PM - FSRN 4th Annual Food Forum (Agora) |
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The 4th Annual FSRN Food Forum will showcase Community Service Learning (CSL) displays and presentations by faculty, students and community partners working together on local and regional food issues. |
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6:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Farmer/Chef Speed Networking Event (Faculty Lounge) |
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A Taste of Northern Ontario - By Invitation Only.
This event will feature delicious locally produced appetizers prepared by our own farmers and chefs, outstanding speakers and great networking opportunities. |
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Sponsored by Thunder Bay Ventures |
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8:00 PM - “Fresh” Film Screening (UC 2011) |
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FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Each has witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, environmental pollution, depletion of natural resources, and morbid obesity. Forging healthier, sustainable alternatives, they offer a practical vision for a future of our food and our planet. “FRESH is more than a movie, it’s a gateway to action. Our aim is to help grow FRESH food, ideas, and become active participants in an exciting, vibrant, and fast-growing movement.” Ana Sofia Joanes, Producer & Director |
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Sponsored by Food Security Research Network (FSRN) |
| Friday March 5th, 2010 |
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Growing our Businesses - Growing our Industry
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How can we build a more resilient local and regional food industry to the benefit of all of our businesses? Start the day with an inspirational and informative presentation by national Canadian food system expert Margaret Webb then learn from some experts from closer to home. |
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8:00 AM to 8:30 AM - Registration, Coffee & Light Breakfast (UC 1017) |
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8:30 AM to 9:00 AM - Welcome & Opening Remarks (UC 1017) |
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9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Keynote Speaker: Margaret Webb |
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Think Big Canada: What a Sustainable, Self-Sufficient Food System Can Achieve |
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Author Margaret Webb leads audiences on a wild tour through Canada’s broken food system into a vision of a sustainable future and outlines the steps we can take now to achieve a farming and food system that feeds us well. |
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Sponsored by Food Security Research Network |
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10:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Morning Networking/Break and Travelling Time to Workshops |
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10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon - Concurrent Workshops - Series 1 |
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1. Starting Out
Lead/Moderator:
Larry Bockus (RC 1002)
This panel deals with the first four years of producing and marketing food and features an open forum discussion with our guest panelists beginning with the question, “What three ideas would I reconsider?” |
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2. The Capacity of our Regional Food Shed: Challenges & Opportunities
Lead/Moderator: Catherine Schwartz (UC 1017)
Panel members from diverse backgrounds will share their experience and knowledge of the history of farming in the Northwestern Ontario Region, the current capacity and the potential for growth. |
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12:00 PM to 1:00 PM - Northern Foods Lunch (Outpost) |
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Sponsored by EarthWise Thunder Bay |
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1:10 PM to 1:30 PM - Launch of the Regional Cook-off (Outpost) |
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Watch as three local Iron Chefs/Producers rise to the challenge to create delicious dishes using local and regional ingredients in early March, from a basket of secret ingredients! |
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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions - Series 2 |
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3. Realities of Farming
Lead/Moderatorr: Peggy Brekveld (RB 3026)
It isn't always a bed of roses! Join the discussion on the constantly changing challenges of farming and how real farmers cope. This session is for new and well-seasoned farmers alike, with issues to include pricing, margins, weather challenges & more! |
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4. Panel: Wild & Indigenous Foods
Lead/Moderator: Rick Neilson (RC1003)
It has been said that if you love something, eat it! Back fields and forests are a natural grocery store. From marinated moose meat to cattail pollen pancakes with chokecherry syrup, there are many marvellous indigenous delights, free for the taking and filled with flavour and nutrition. Explore opportunities and learn more about this movement from Northwestern Ontario's own wild food enthusiasts. |
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3:00 PM to 3:30 PM - Stretch Break and Unveiling of Iron Chef Winners (Outpost) |
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Networking Break, Sampling of Iron Chef Foods & Announcement of Winners |
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3:30 PM to 5:00 PM - Concurrent Sessions: Series 3 |
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5. The Northern Greenhouse
This session will run once from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and will be repeated from 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lead/Moderator: LeeAnn Chevrette (RC 1003)
Join this panel discussion to explore greenhouse gardening in northern climates. Panellists Leo Hunnakko of Nolalu, Arjen DeBruin of Thunder Bay and Garden Goddess (Carol Ford and Chuck Waibel from Minnesota) will share their experiences, successes and challenges in their pursuits to grow fresh food in our colder climate.
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6. Moving Beyond the EIS
Lead/Moderator: Rudy Buitenhuis (RB 3026)
Northern Districts have completed their Economic Impact Studies and recommendations have been made to shape the future of farming in our area. Join round table discussions with industry leaders about continued growth and success in our community. All are welcome.
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6:30 PM -
Get Fresh, Eat Local, Go Wild Northern Ontario Dinner |
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Presented in partnership with the Food Security Research Network |
| Saturday March 6th, 2010 |
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Getting Vocal About Going Local
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After all the sharing and brainstorming, what next? How do we move forward in building our Northern Ontario food industry? This morning of learning will culminate in an important discussion on how to bring it all together and take action. |
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8:00 AM to 9:00 AM - Registration and Breakfast (UC 1017) |
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9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon - Seedy Saturday (Agora) |
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The only thing seedy about this seed exchange will be the seeds – and we’re hoping for lots of them! Anyone interested in sharing and /or obtaining open pollinated, heritage seeds from garden varieties that grow well in our region are invited to attend. Interested in beans that have been in the region for decades, Jerusalem artichoke tubers and much more? You bring the seeds in labelled containers. We’ll supply the take away envelopes. Have questions call Kim at 625-8813. Parking is Free at LU on the Saturday. Let’s swap!
"This "Seedy Saturday" is a part of the many national events happening this spring. They were begun by members of Seeds of Diversity which is a Canadian charitable organization dedicated to the conservation, documentation and use of public-domain non-hybrid plants of Canadian significance." |
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9:15 AM to 10:15 AM - Concurrent Workshops - Series 4 |
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7. Root Cellaring
Lead/Moderator: Jodi Belluz (Room RC1001)
Learn how root cellaring allows you to enjoy your locally grown produce in the depths of winter. It's easier than you think! |
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8. Where's the (Local) Beef? It's Here...(and Lamb...and Elk...and Pork!)
Lead/Moderator: Janice Piper (Room RC1002)
Find out where to get locally raised meat and how to use a variety of cuts. |
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10:15 AM to 10:45 AM -Stretch Break, Networking and Travelling Time to Next Workshop
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10:45 AM to 11:45 AM - Concurrent Workshops - Series 5
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9. Food Preservation
Lead/Moderator: Rick Neilson and Diana Bockus (Room RC1001)
With our short growing season, preserving our food is an excellent way to eat "local, in season" throughout the year. You’ll learn about canning, freezing, drying, pickling and fermenting, and get a chance to try some tasty samples. |
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10. Food Justice: Where Production Meets Politics
Lead/Moderator: Gwen O’Reilly (Room RC1002)
Discussion will feature food issues around the topic, “‘Food as a right, not a Commodity”. Panellists will discuss sustainable access to food, food sovereignty and food access issues from a social justice framework perspective. |
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11:45 AM to 12:15 PM - Conference Wrap-up (Room UC1017) |
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Bringing it all together/ Taking Action/ Next Steps |
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12:30 PM to 1:30 PM - Lunch & Conference Closing (Faculty Lounge) |
