CSFS Ryerson

A Ryerson think-tank researching urban agriculture and food security to grow healthy neighbourhoods and cities in Canada, and around the world.

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Sharene Shafie and Ines Lacarne from the Ryerson Urban Farm will be speaking at the CitiesAlive conference on November 9th! Register today and get 25% off using the code CAPartner2021 #RooftopFarming #UrbanAgriculture

[Green Roofs for Healthy Cities @GRHCna]

Did you know that Ryerson* University has an urban farm? With more that 40 rooftop crops and 100 cultivars in production, @RUUrbanFarm harvests approximately 10,000 lbs of fresh produce annually. https://t.co/4djc5ZsnFt

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Join this webinar on August 25th about Denmark's School Food Program! Dive into the concept of school food in Denmark as well as its implementation and monitoring guided by the Danish nutritional guidelines and framing education. https://t.co/9xdJjc8q0c

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Today at 12:30 EST! Join the “Italy’s School Food Program" webinar today and dive into the development of school food programs (SFPs) in Italy, how they are funded and their underlying policy mechanisms, as well as how they are implemented and monitored! https://t.co/HPzdjdqotm

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Job Opportunity! Community Worker, Food Access and Supportive Employment @HL_and_MS
6 month Contract – Full time
Deadline to apply June 11, 2021 at 5:00 pm
https://t.co/Uwn7s63eYN

[Coalition for Healthy School Food @C4HSchoolFood]

📢Joyful news! 📢 The @cityoftoronto officially supports the ongoing efforts of @C4HSchoolFood to advocate for a universal healthy #SchoolFoodProgram based on the shared belief that all children and youth should have daily access to #HealthyFood at school.#essentialservice

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

In 2017, along with Sunder Singh, Debbie Field of @C4HSchoolFood received the Social Planning Council’s Frances Lankin Award. "COVID reminds us of the work ahead to build a just and sustainable future in Toronto and beyond" - @debbie_field @planningtoronto https://t.co/c7lkWQicXA

[Nourish @NourishLead]

Today, we launch the last season of #FoodisOurMedicine – Summer. This Learning Journey is about examining common barriers to getting Indigenous foods into health care settings, learning from existing programs, and looking ahead. Learn more here > https://t.co/ne3xTnc5R9

[Toronto Food Policy Council (TFPC) @TOfoodpolicy]

Learn more about the financial structure and the procurement system of Scotland's School Food Program and its role in helping the country achieve SDGs, and more on Thurs, May 27th! Hosted by @FoodSecureCAN, @C4HSchoolFood, @CSFSRyerson & @GBCollege https://t.co/oEfUA6LyDs

[FoodShare @FoodShareTO]

Request for Proposals ❗ We are seeking proposals to help develop our social enterprises in three areas: 🌿 garden installation services; 📝 non-profit training; and 💰 fee for workshops & training. Read more: https://t.co/mXwA4DwfU7

[FoodShare @FoodShareTO]

"I went into dietetics with this determination to strive to really help the most marginalized people and yet I just never felt like those perspectives were ever being discussed — and if they were, they were being stigmatized.” @rosiemensah @RDs4foodjustice https://t.co/gAkK36diW3

[Toronto Food Policy Council (TFPC) @TOfoodpolicy]

The Afri-Can FoodBasket, along with the Network for the Advancement of Black Communities, presents a roundtable on Black Food Sovereignty in Toronto. On May 1st, help create a roadmap to food liberation and self-sufficiency! https://t.co/zA7rEbUF7B

[FoodShare @FoodShareTO]

Join the FoodShare team!

We're hiring for the following roles:
🌱 Indigenous Community Action Coordinator
💻 Administrative and Customer Service Representative (applicants must be registered with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Services)

Details: https://t.co/S4SBWIsLqv

[James Kuhns @inTOjameskuhns]

Living Lab at the Ryerson Urban Farm! https://t.co/vfGcvw9Qor via @RyersonU @TOfoodpolicy

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Another great event by the Betinho project! On April 23, examine the complex references and intersections between film and politics in the "culture of hunger" in Brazil. https://t.co/gUbJPHITcf

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Join this free virtual community panel on March 30th about how small food businesses have coped with COVID-19. Speakers will share best practices that have helped them and discuss the challenges ahead. Moderated by Vanessa Ling Yu of @catertoronto https://t.co/mgZUsxRlNc

[Lori Stahlbrand and Wayne Roberts @wrobertsfood]

I'm Lori Stahlbrand, Wayne Roberts' widow. Thank you so much for all the lovely messages in response to the news about the death of my dear Wayne. He touched so many lives and inspired so many people with his vision for a sustainable, equitable, healthy, and joyful food future.

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Join Brazilian experts and members of Canada’s Coalition for Healthy School Food for a conversation on School Food and the SDGs on March 26th! @C4HSchoolFood https://t.co/sD8o6Ah621

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Updates from the field - "Black Resilience: Building a Black Food Sovereignty Alliance Toronto" FREE webinar this Friday, February 26th at 12:30PM in honour of Black History Month. All are welcome! @AfriCanFoodBskt @CABR_Toronto @SRiverdaleCHC
https://t.co/9Oki2JTGue

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

Toronto advocates building Canada's first municipal Black food sovereignty plan https://t.co/kfPmVAFIrE via @ricochet_en

[CSFS Ryerson @CSFSRyerson]

"Black Resilience: Building a Black Food Sovereignty Alliance Toronto". Have YOU registered yet? It's the last week of BHM but remember: this work happens 24/7/365. Tune in for an update from the field regarding this inspiring & pioneering work! FREE! https://t.co/k59cgbZrKs