Edible Algoma Raises over $2000.00

Birgit Kroll and Suzanne Hanna from the Algoma Food Network were on hand yesterday to present Calna McGoldrick with a $650.00 donation to help offset some of the costs involved with keeping the Sault Ste Marie Soup Kitchen running. The funds were raised as part of “Edible Algoma” a local food dinner held this past [...]

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Get on Board the Local Food Movement

Stop! Before you put that fork in your mouth, did you stop to think where the food came from and just how fresh is it?
There is a growing movement across the country that is discovering the abundance of food that is locally grown and produced. Even in Sault Ste. Marie, it is possible to eat [...]

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Edible Algoma: A Local Food Dinner

From: SooNews.CA
Food banks are always in a time of need, however this year has been particularly rough for local emergency food relief services. Vincent’s Place could be closing its doors as early as this fall due to the double impact of decreased donations from a struggling economy and an increase in hungry residents who need [...]

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Food Safety – Why it Matters and What’s Happening Locally

Everyone deserves access to safe, nutritious, affordable food.
So the Algoma Food Network has given priority status to the task of developing and getting City Council to approve a local food charter.
Establishing a local food charter would decrease the necessity for those in need to resort to emergency food providers such as soup kitchens and food [...]

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Algoma Food Network presents: Edible Algoma – Local Food Dinner

Sunday September 27th
4-7PM
Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club Restaurant

Featuring an array of delicious appetizers, entrees, and desserts prepared using fresh, local ingredients.
Celebrate and learn more about the local food movement. Lend your support to feed our community!
All proceeds support the Algoma Food Network and local food banks.
Tickets $30 (Only 100 Available)
Tickets available at Stone’s Office Supply [...]

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Sootoday Article – Sylvan Valley Farms & Edible Algoma

By Carol Martin
SooToday.com
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Fledgling farmers Melanie and Martti Lemieux have put down roots in Sylvan Valley, just out behind Echo Bay.
They’ve planted a one-acre market garden of vegetables. And they are preparing for delivery of their Icelandic sheep.
Icelandic sheep, we’re told, are treasured for their meat, fibre and milk.
“The sheep have evolved [...]

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Edible Algoma

The local food movement has planted its roots and is growing bigger each year across Canada and the U.S.
Here in Algoma, consumers have been eager to embrace local foods through farmer’s markets, community supported agriculture, community gardens, and businesses such as Penokean Hills Farms.
The Algoma Food Network has worked hard at becoming an invaluable resource [...]

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See What Your Neighbour Knows & Grows!

Northern Ontario Agri-Food Education & Marketing Inc. presents a showcase event of local food producers, “See What Your Neighbour Knows & Grows!”

When: Friday, April 24 & Saturday, April 25, 2009
Where: Station Mall Centre Court, Bay Street, Sault Ste. Marie.
See displays by Algoma Sheep and Lamb Producers, [...]

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SooToday Article: Local abattoir is bouncing back

By Carol Martin
SooToday.com
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Northern Quality Meats is progressing well with its recovery plan and has the support of the farmers who depend on it to get their product to local markets, says Tim Harris, chair of the troubled Desbarats-based abattoir.
Last week several members of the slaughterhouse’s board sat down with the people at [...]

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