Education

BECAUSE WE VALUE EDUCATION, WE SUPPORT

• Public awareness of the role of food systems in our lives.
• Promoting the connections between our health, the environment, and our food choices.
• Programs for current and future farmers, home gardeners, food producers, and others involved in the food system.
• Initiatives and programs that develop food literacy* for everyone.

*Food Literacy is knowing about food, having food skills and feeling confident when choosing, preparing, and eating food. It also involves making healthier food decisions most of the time. Food literacy is improved by having a supportive food system; food environment; living situation; and culture and traditions. 

Growing and Cooking:

• Nourish growing workshops
• Let’s Talk Food Literacy – Free Virtual Cooking and Nutrition Series
• Come Cook with Us – Cooking Classes
• You’re the Chef – Cooking with Kids 

School-based:

• School Nutrition Ontario Central East 
• Food for Kids Student Nutrition Programs
• Nibi Giinwiindawan: We are Water curriculum – For Communities, Schools, and Youth
• Bright Bites 
• Peterborough Food Charter Activities for Educators, Students, and Community Members

Childcare:

• Healthy Eating Resources for Childcare Providers 

Knowing your food system:

• Local Food Peterborough

Advocacy:

• Sustain Ontario
• Food Secure Canada

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