Organizations near Cookstown ON (240 Result(s))

York Region Food NetworkFOOD FOR HEALTH - FOOD FOR ALLFood security is defined as a situation in which all people obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes self-reliance and social justice. (Hamm and Bellows, J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003; 35:27-43)Food Insecurity: the inadequate or insecure access to adequate food due to financial constraints.Tarasuk, V, Mitchell, A, Dachner, N. Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). (2013). Household food insecurity in Canada 2011.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT USKnown for our community supported agriculture (CSA) weekly produce basket program, Cooper's CSA Farm & Maze is a market garden, family-owned farm. We produce a wide variety of the best quality vegetables using sustainable and ethical farming practices.There's plenty for the family to do on the farm. In addition to our 10 acre corn maze, we are home to a giant corn box, a combine harvester slide, horse swings, mini mazes, echo tubes, animal viewings, wagon rides, and a farm kitchen full of delicious homemade treats. Come and shop at our farm store for great produce, baked goods and preserves. It's fun for the whole family!