[BCFSN] A letter and an invitation...

JK Bays joanne.k.bays at gmail.com
Tue Mar 5 18:16:26 EST 2019 

Oh dear I just realized that I made an error in my letter

I meant to say say...

*And this movement  has roots right here in BC thanks, in large part,  to
the passion and commitment of so many who are part of the BCFSN *

Also, while the history I offer in my letter reflects my own personal
experience, I am am deeply and appreciatively aware that there has been
much more going on involving so many others over the years. I tip my hat to
all involved and would love to receive your letters...

We have much to learn from each other

Best

Joanne



On Tue, Mar 5, 2019 at 1:40 PM JK Bays <joanne.k.bays at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello all
>
>
> (and a special wave to seasoned change makers who. like I, have been a
> part of BC's  Food System Network since its inception...)
>
>
>
> I wanted to take a few moments to provide a little update on the national
> Farm to School front. Farm to School Canada  is  panCanadian *movement*
> championed by Farm to Cafeteria Canada *t*hat has as a vision - more
> healthy local sustainable foods in the minds and on the plates of students.
> (I feel comfortable saying movement these days)
>
>
> And this *movement * has roots right here in BC thanks, in large part,
>  to the passion and commitment of so many who are part of the F2SBC network.
>
>
>
> I am one of the original  (and fabled it seems) group of  " BC Community
> Nutritionists"  who, in our time, basked in the glow of the support and
> resources provided to us  by the provincial government. This was a
> government that believed that if we want to achieve population health and
> wellbeing  we needed to look beyond human  behaviours to address the
> determinants of those behaviours. This was a government that was not
> satisfied to pay lip service to the Ottawa Charter. This government funded
> a department of public health promotion within the Ministry of Health The
> head of that department was a Nutritionist. This government also funded a
> provincial department of Public Health Nutrition within the Ministry of
> Health. The head of that department was a Nutritionist. (And yes, they were
> good friends). Under the leadership of these strong women,  BC saw the hire
> of dozens of Community Nutritionists across - brilliant energetic rising
> stars -each one.
>
>
>
> Perhaps you know will some of these visionaries - Rose Soneff, Laura
> Kalina  Tatjana Bates..... In those days the Ministry of Health  hired
> trained, and  provided funding to bring these dynamos together twice per
> year -* for the purpose of knowledge exchange, developing resources and
> yes developing policy. Imagine that?*
>
>
>
> Little wonder we were the first province with in the country (actually the
> only province) where food security is understood to be a core public health
> function.  And it is no accident that Health Authorities received funds to
> support food policy councils..and neighbour food hubs..the vehicles for
> achieving food security and sustainable food systems. I cannot tell you how
> many times I smile when I see our frameworks and our policy and our
> programs discussed across the country. Yes, they are still quoted...
>
> We have so much to be proud of.
>
>
>
> Since then, there has been considerable  change in governance and
> direction with respect to the health sector  - yet somehow amazingly this
> work continues to receive support from the Ministry of Health and the
> Public Health Services Association and others within that sector. And
>  increasingly NGOs, the municipalities, Universities, School Districts, etc
> have taken the lead... I am grateful for the soldiers working behind the
> scene to keep food security and sustainable food systems on the radar :)
>
>
>
> My role on the BC Scene has been exciting and  multi-faceted. One of the
> pieces I am most proud of is the  establishment of  a provincial Farm to
> School network and the funding of so many programs. In the short time  I
> was at the helm of that ship (4 yrs)  F2S in BC  blossomed into a network
> of individuals running programs in > 100 schools. I am so thankful it
> carries on as Farm to School BC under leadership of Richard Han  and his
> team of Regional Animators and under the stewardship of PHABC.
>
>
>
> As many of you know, I left my provincial work, and the family I knew so
> well,  to collaborate with national colleagues who were keen to grow a
> similar movement across the country.  And OMG the lessons learned!  Lesson
> one - never open your mouth to an audience of 1100 people to announce you
> are going to create a national organization in Canada - one that will focus
> on bringing more healthy local sustainable foods into our public
> institution. You might just get your wish!  In 2011 Farm to Cafeteria
> Canada was launched...
>
>
>
> I move now to the purpose of this letter. It is an invitation actually. I
> am hoping that you will consider joining me and 450 of our peers - movers
> and shakers from across the continent - who will be gathering in  Victoria
> on may 15-19 to celebrate CANADA's Farm to School movement. I am so excited
> about this event! I envision two days of reconnecting, thought provoking
> conversations, great food, inspiring speakers....
>
>
>
> Check out our website, including our speakers, and our program... and then
> register...
>
>
>
> I hope to see you there - each one
>
>
> Joanne
>
>
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> *Inspiration.  **Innovation. * *IMPACT.*
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> *We’re excited to share the following updates about the 2019 National Farm
> to School Conference:*
>
>    - *Early Bird Registration deadline – Friday March 15, 2019*
>    Have you heard? The Early-bird registration rate has been extended,
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>    - *Our Featured Speakers list is growing!*
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>    poster exhibitors and workshops that will be highlighted during the
>    conference. The program is continuously evolving, so please stay tuned for
>    exciting updates!
>
>
>
>    - *NEW Frequently Asked Questions section added to the website*
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>    - *Accommodations are going fast! *A reminder that the conference is
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> *F2S Inspirational Video Feature *
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> *Looking to get your F2S creative juices flowing?* In each of these
> updates we’re featuring inspiring videos of Farm to School activity
> happening across Canada. Check out this week’s video from Fresh Roots,
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> ------------------------------
>
> *That’s all for now! We look forward to seeing you at the 2019 National
> Farm to School Conference, as we INSPIRE, INNOVATE and organize for IMPACT
> to close the distance between farm and fork and bring more healthy, local,
> sustainable food to the minds and plates of students! *
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Joanne Bays
National Director Farm to Cafeteria Canada
Email: Joanne.k.bays at gmail.com
*Victoria Office Phone: 250-384-7787*

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