In 2019, the City of Montreal authorized the construction of its first industrial composting plant. Located in the industrial section of the Saint-Laurent borough, this facility aims to process approximately 50,000 tonnes of food waste annually.
Under the current municipal system, Montreal’s food waste is transported to processing facilities located as far as…
Last June, Maison Robert-Bélanger hosted its first summer artisanal and farmers’ market of the year. This heritage site was restored in 2023 and has since served as a hub for agricultural, cultural, and environmental programs in the Saint-Laurent borough. Vercité, a non-profit, invited other community organizations to sell fresh produce and handmade goods alongside them.ContinueContinue reading “The Dirt Behind Food Waste: Our Struggle to Embrace Simple Solutions [part one]”
Calling all sprout lovers! The Concordia Greenhouse is offering a weekly Microgreen Community Supported Agriculture Program (CSA)! Pre-order and receive a big bag of ecologically-grown sprouts each week from our rooftop greenhouse. We are now taking CSA orders for FALL 2018September 10 – December 10*Possibility to sign up for later for a reduced period. ———————————————————————–ContinueContinue reading “Registration Now OPEN!”
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 22nd! The Food Sovereignty & Transformation Session lasts for 3 months and is the third and final component of our City Farm School (CFS) Internship Program. Beginning September 4th and ending November 11th, this session focuses on harvest and transformation techniques, how to preserve what you grow, how to useContinueContinue reading “Food Sovereignty & Transformations Session”
Every Tuesday, 5-7pm! Directions:Concordia University – Loyola Campus7141 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal QC The Loyola City Farm is located at the north end of campus, behind the Hingston residence and lecture hall. If coming from downtown, turn right (North) off of Sherbrooke onto West Broadway, take the first right into Loyola Campus, you will seeContinueContinue reading “City Farm School Weekly Market Stand”
Identifying, growing, transforming and using herbs is a trend growing in popularity -the planet offers so much of what we need to survive and thrive. Join us for our new workshop series where we explore the wonderful world of herbalism! 13 Weeds to Live By Tuesday, March 28th, 5:30-7pm https://www.facebook.com/events/661492624038890/ Free Wild Foraging Monday, MarchContinueContinue reading “Urban Herbalism”
Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (Peasant Union) we will explore the potential of small-scale farming to create farms that are both profitable and ethical.According to the United Nations, small-scale organic agriculture is the future’s way of feeding the world. In Quebec and around the world, farmers innovate andContinueContinue reading “The Future of Farming”
The Future of FarmingMonday, August 3rd,7:00 pm – 9:30 pmOscar Peterson Concert Hall, 7141 Sherbrooke St Ouest Tickets1 Joel Salatin (Polyface Farm), Jean-Martin Fortier (The Market Gardener) and Maxime Laplante (Peasant Union) we will explore the potential of small-scale farming to create farms that are both profitable and ethical.According to the United Nations, small-scale organicContinueContinue reading “Upcoming Event: The Future of Farming!”
The Concordia Greenhouse has announced that they are now accepting applications for 2 full-season internships for the 2014 season. Market Gardener Program The Market Gardener Internship is designed to create urban farmers who are interested in taking their produce to market, while also working collectively to design and manage a typical scale community garden plot.ContinueContinue reading “City Farm School 2014!”
2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone February 8th and 9thConcordia University Downtown Campus, exact location TBABack again by popular demand! We are happy to be teaming up with Curtis Stone to bring you two days of workshops, showcasing some of the most innovative techniques in urban agriculture. The first day willContinueContinue reading “2-Day Workshop – Spin Farming & Microgreens with Curtis Stone”
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