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FOOD WEBINARS AND TELECONFERENCES 

FEBRUARY 2015 

The following list of national food events - webinars and teleconferences -
are offered by a host of different organizations from across Canada. 

If you are a member of Food Secure Canada and would like to include your
events in this mailing, please post them on our Food Calendar [3]. It's
easy! 

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webinar email [4] and FSC's newsletter [5] directly. 

Peruse and watch recordings of previous FSC webinars [6] 

ORGANIC CROP PRODUCTION 

_Hosted by:_ ACORN [7] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 3 FROM 8:00 PM (AST) 

ACORN SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN ORGANIC STANDARDS. With Rochelle
Eisen B.Sc.(agr), P.Ag - Resilient Solutions Consulting. Understanding the
Canadian Organic Standards (COS) is a requirement of organic certification.
These standards are currently under review, so this is a good opportunity
to learn about it and include your voice in the review process. ACORN will
present experts from across Canada for an introductory overview of the
Canadian Organic Standards. This webinar will outline the difference
between the Organic Products Regulation and the Canadian Organic Standards
as well as overview transition requirements and explain the connection
between the Canadian Organic Standard and the Permitted Substances List.
Learn more about the crop production sections of the standards in regards
to land requirements, environmental factors, seed and planting stock, soil
fertility and pest and disease management. For more information or to RSVP
please contact Tara Scott - ACORN's Organic Transition Coordinator
transition at acornorganic.org. http://foodsecurecanada.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7281&qid=414810 [8] 

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LESSONS LEARNED - EFFECTIVE INTERNSHIP AND APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS 

_Hosted by:_ New Farmers Initiative of FSC and FarmStart [9] 

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5 FROM 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM ET 

This webinar is for everyone interested in how best to teach the next
generation of farmers and will be moderated by Lucia Stephen of Atlantic
Canadian Organic Regional Network (ACORN)'s Grow A Farmer program. Rachel
Schell-Lambert from the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA)-NY and
Jordan Marr from SOIL, established and respected programs, will share their
experiences. There are myriad issues involved in designing and running
training programs that truly prepare students to run their own farm
business. Among others, identification of demographic and learning style,
selection of trainers and trainees, training methods, suitable location,
relationship management and liability are key aspects to consider when
constructing or implementing training, internship and apprenticeship
programs. 

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AULLAK, SANGILIVALLIANGINNATUK (GOING OFF, GROWING STRONG) 

_Hosted by: _Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador [11] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10 FROM 2:00 PM (Labrador) 

YOUTH OUT ON THE LAND AND SEA SERIES. Aullak, Sangilivallianginnatuk in
Nain is the first program of its kind in Canada, and is inspiring similar
efforts across the North. The program offers youth the experience of going
out on the land to learn about hunting, trapping, fishing, and other skills
with experienced hunters. Food harvested through the program is donated to
the Community Freezer and delivered to elders at their homes. Presenter
Dorothy Angnatok, the program's Coordinator, will share stories about the
program and her ideas for engaging youth. Going Off, Growing Strong was
recently highlighted in Clara's Big Ride and just received $150,000 from
Bell Aliant to support their amazing work. Learn more from this recent
interview with Dorothy on the Marilyn Dennis Show.
 To register for one or both of the teleconferences email
info at foodsecuritynews.com or call (709) 237-4026 

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ORGANIC LIVESTOCK 

_Hosted by:_ ACORN [7] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10 FROM 8:00 PM (AST) 

ACORN SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN ORGANIC STANDARDS. With Anne
Macey, co-author of COG's Organic Livestock Handbook. Understanding the
Canadian Organic Standards (COS) is a requirement of organic certification.
These standards are currently under review, so this is a good opportunity
to learn about it and include your voice in the review process. ACORN will
present experts from across Canada for an introductory overview of the
Canadian Organic Standards. An overview of the livestock production
sections of the standards, focusing on information regarding livestock
origin, feed, health care, and living conditions. For more information or
to RSVP please contact Tara Scott - ACORN's Organic Transition Coordinator
transition at acornorganic.org. http://foodsecurecanada.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7281&qid=414810 [8] 

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LINKING FARMERS TO LAND - ALTERNATIVE LAND ACCESS AND TENURE 

_Hosted by: _New Farmers Initiative of FSC and FarmStart [9] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17 FROM 1:00 PM TO 2:30 PM ET 

Access to land is often cited as the largest challenge facing new farmers.
With the cost of farmland and interest rates as they are, existing farms
are consolidating and new farmers are forced to seek alternatives. Kathy
Ruhf of Land for Good and Leslie Carbonneau of Banque de Terres will join
us to discuss how land-linking organisations work outside the traditional
avenues of farmland access, opening doors for new farmers to farmland
opportunities. 

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FISHING FOR SUCCESS 

_Hosted by: _Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador [11] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17 FROM 2:00 PM (Labrador Time) 

YOUTH OUT ON THE LAND AND SEA SERIES. Fishing for Success is a non-profit
community dedicated to the preservation and celebration of the traditional
fishing knowledge and culture which sustained Newfoundlanders and
Labradorians for generations. Their vision is that one day every child in
Newfoundland and Labrador will once again be taught the traditional fishing
knowledge and skills of the people who came before them. The program has a
goal to instill a sense of pride, of place, and a longing to protect and
conserve their natural home. Kimberly Orren will introduce the program and
share her ideas for putting young people in touch with traditional food
skills and knowledge. To register for one or both of the teleconferences
email info at foodsecuritynews.com or call (709) 237-4026 

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ORGANIC PROCESSING AND LABELLING 

_Hosted by:_ ACORN [7] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 17 FROM 8:00 PM (AST) 

ACORN SERIES: INTRODUCTION TO THE CANADIAN ORGANIC STANDARDS. With Kelly
Monaghan - Ash Street Organics. Understanding the Canadian Organic
Standards (COS) is a requirement of organic certification. These standards
are currently under review, so this is a good opportunity to learn about it
and include your voice in the review process. ACORN will present experts
from across Canada for an introductory overview of the Canadian Organic
Standards. This session will provide an overview of the organic processing
sections of the Canadian Organic Standards. Gain a better understanding
about what the standards say about maintaining organic integrity, organic
percentages, organic processing methods and processing aids. For more
information or to RSVP please contact Tara Scott - ACORN's Organic
Transition Coordinator transition at acornorganic.org.
http://foodsecurecanada.org/sites/all/modules/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=7281&qid=414810 [8] 

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FARMSTART LLP – DEVELOPING FINANCIAL LITERACY AMONG NEW FARMERS 

_Hosted by_: New Farmers Initiative of FSC and FarmStart [9] 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 24 FROM 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM ET 

FarmStart LLP [13], a program of Farm Credit in New England, assists
beginning farmers and new cooperatives through their start-up years by
providing working capital investments of up to $50,000 to get their
business off the ground. Gary Matteson of Farm Credit in Washington DC and
Lynn Weaver of Farm Credit East in Connecticut will join us to discuss the
conception and effectiveness of the American FarmStart program. Christie
Young of FarmStart in Ontario will join us to put the model in context to
the Canadian situation. This webinar is 2nd in the New Farmers Initiative
"Character Capital" Series and is targeted to anyone interested in
financing for new farm businesses and policy development to help new
farmers. Also of interest will be the previous webinar in this series,
FarmWorks - Investing in Farm Businesses [14], which is archived on FSC's
YouTube page [15]. 

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DISMANTLING RACISM AND OPPRESSION IN THE FOOD SYSTEM 

_Hosted by: _FoodShare Toronto [17] 

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 25 FROM 1:00 PM TO 2:00 PM ET 

Join us for a conversation with Erika Allen, National Projects Director for
Growing Power, Inc to learn about the importance of dismantling racism and
oppression in our food systems in order to create a food system that is
just and equitable for all. Growing Power is a US acclaimed non-profit
organization and land trust providing equal access to healthy,
high-quality, safe, and affordable food, especially in underserved
communities, and also a leader in challenging systems of oppression in our
food systems. 

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