A growing collection of links to useful sites for farmers, market organizers and vendors, and the interested public
The Cake Collective
Shared space for bakers, located in Mississauga
Carrot Cache
A foundation which supports community and organic food initiatives and worker co-ops
Collaborative Regional Alliance for Farmer Training Canada
Ecological Farming Training through Internships
Commercial Kitchen Rentals
A site covering large Canadian cities, including Toronto
Eatlocal.org
Vancouver farmers’ markets
Eat Wild:
On grass-fed meats, poultry and dairy
Ecological Farmers of Ontario
Courses, Market Prices, Farm Tours
Everdale Organic Farm and Learning Centre:
Farmers Growing Farmers Business Planning Course
Workshops and Learning Opportunities for the Public
FarmLink
Matching landowners with farmers who need land
Farmers Market Coalition
U.S. network with many useful resources
Food Handler Certification Program, City of Toronto:
links to courses, study materials and regulations
Greenbeltfresh.ca
All the farmers’ markets that serve Ontario’s Greenbelt
KitchenFind Canada:
Directory of commercial kitchens
MarketMaker
A platform for making farmers’ market sales over the web
Michigan Farmers’ Market Association:
information for market organizers and vendors
National Farmers’ Union
Working for agriculture that is sustainable for farm families and the environment
National Good Food Network
A US network site featuring webinars and information on a wide variety of food and farming topics.
Organic Council of Ontario:
Information on organic standards
Plants for Human Health Institute
A North Carolina site with lots of information for farmers and market organizers
Slow Food Toronto
Events and information for “conscious eaters” in Toronto
Small Farm Canada Magazine:
Topics of interest to farmers and supporters of farming in Canada
Sustain Ontario:
Alliance for healthy food and farming
Toronto Vegetarian Association
Information for vegetarians in Toronto and the region