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BurlingtonGreen is pleased to provide the Go Local Food Network Website to expand the awareness and opportunities associated with local food.

We invite you to share your ideas, comments and questions by submitting them on the comments blog located below each article.

 

The following pages are available on the Go Local Food Network:

  • Why Go Local -  information about the importance & benefits of local food.
  • Finding Local - information about where you can source local food in Burlington and surrounding regions.
  • Growing Local - information about area community gardens as well as types of gardening.
  • Central Park Gardener's BLOG- coming soon -this page is reserved for use by the gardeners leasing plots at Central Park.
  • Calendar of Events - here you will find a variety of local food related workshops, events and festivals in Burlington & beyond, posted every month of the year.
  • Subscribe to Go Local Food News - simple to do - just let us know your name and email address and we will add you to our mailing list so you can all the latest news. Note: we respect your privacy and don't share our mailing lists.
  • Sponsorship Opportunities- we offer a variety of opportunities to showcase your business to a broad audience both via this website as well as on-site at our Central Park Community Garden.
  • Volunteer Opportunities- there are a variety of ways you can get involved in supporting the Go Local Network and community garden listed on this page.
  • Go Local BLOG- includes an imporant opportunity for YOU to share your viewpoints, ideas and questions with other Go Local Network web visitors.
  • Eat Fresh & Healthy -here you can discover more of the health benefits of buying, growing and eating local food.
  • Recipes - a popular page to discover seasonal recipes and you can share your own too via our Recipe Blog!
  • Farmer's Markets- check out this page to discover what's happening at local & regional farmer's markets.
  • Local Food Hero Spotlight - here we celebrate the special efforts of individuals, groups, businesses & food producers who are advancing the local food movement.
  • Local Food Certification- an important page highlighting information and helpful tips on how you can identify healthy, local food products.
  • Food Insecurity- here you will discover what food insecurity is and why it is so important in supporting a sustainable future for all of us.
  • Monthly Gardening Tasks - this page provides suggestions on how you can organize your gardening tasks each season of the year.
  • Preserving the Harvest - another interactive opportunity to share and discover tips and techniques to help extend your growing efforts & enjoy local food all year long.
  • Local Food/Drink Businesses - coming soon - here you will find a listing of local businesses that are contributing to local food advancement in the area.
  • Start a Sustainable Farm - an opportunity for you to discover how you can grow and produce with a focus on sustainability.
  • Local Food Videos - here we have posted some of our favourite videos about local food topics - get the popcorn out! (local and organic if you can)

 

 

 

BurlingtonGreen would like to thank Sarah Carter of carter-creative.ca for creating the Go Local Food Network logo and illustrations.

We would also like to thank Brian Heagle of Feltmate Delibato Heagle LLP Lawyers for his generous guidance in support of this project

We acknowledge the support of the Government of Ontario and The Ontario Trillium Foundation

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