Greetings from Downtown Dundas!
Despite the current state of affairs, we are OPEN and continue bring healthy, delicious, nutrient-dense whole food, plant-based meals, drinks, smoothies, snacks, and desserts into your daily life. We are grateful for your support and continue to serve the Dundas and surrounding communities via take out or delivery for now. Once governmental restrictions are lifted later this year, we will switch back to being a full service eatery.
Our ingredients are primarily organic, always non-gmo, local when available, and all offerings on our menu are prepared using whole food, plant-based techniques with a fusion of raw and vegan cooking techniques. Preparation may include sprouting, fermenting and dehydration at a temperature of 105°F degrees or lower, to retain maximum nutrients and enzymes.
Call (905) 818-3517 to place an order from our full menu or from our “Grab & Go” items in our fridge.
FAMILY-SIZED BATCH ORDERS
Have a lot of hungry mouths to feed? We can also “family-size” anything on our menu! Some of our preparation techniques can be time intensive and may require two weeks notice to ensure we have the ingredients for your items. We encourage you to drop off your Pyrex or Corningware trays or containers when you place your order. This allows us to prepare your food in your own cookware and cut down on unnecessary packaging? A win win for everyone including the planet! Give us a call at (905) 818-3517 to plan your orders.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT OR USE ALUMINUM COOKWARE IN OUR KITCHEN.
Tom Manley will make life easier for organic farmers and business owners by addressing the paperwork requirements and leaving the business owner to focus on growing the business. Tom brings 30 years of experience to solve regulatory compliance, organic certification, feed regulations, export readiness, operating policies and procedures, business plans, financial reviews, grant applications.
Specializing in soil and crop health and nutrition:
- Soil/forage/tissue samples/analysis/recommendations
- crop consulting/monitoring
- production inputs
- bio assays of soil life
- composting
- permits to take water
- regulatory compliance
- nutrient management plans
- crop production plans
- government funding applications
- Environmental Farm Plans
- organic certification
Mission
Healing the planet with a greater appreciation of pollinators, sharing what we all can do to spread their message of beauty and connectedness.
Our Approach
We have joined the country in a worldwide movement of pollinator conservation.
With First Nations, cities, campuses, schools and communities across Canada, we celebrate the promotion and protection of pollinators, championing programs and achievements.
Toronto is the 1st Bee City in Canada
Our Values
We will be respectful, polite, positive, and nonjudgmental and listen to what communities need, and the diverse opinions of individuals.
We will securely save contact information provided by people and groups, not to be shared with advertisers, for the purpose of keeping people up to date with our activities and events.
We will do our best to answer any questions or concerns quickly and in a tone that is helpful and inspires others, freely referring to other sources when we don’t have the answers or information asked for.
We will encourage a natural, pollinator friendly approach to gardening and farming, where ecology is respected and biodiversity is the goal.
- Soaps, Bar Shampoo, Argan Oil, Shea Butter, Sheagan,
- Men’s Line going through certification 2018
- Hand made in small batches.
We feed you organically through your largest organ.. (your skin!).
We want you to be conscious of what’s going down your drain as well.
2019 Workshop/Trade Show Dates/Times
2019 Workshop dates: Thursday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 27.
2019 Tradeshow dates: Saturday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 27.
*There is no charge to attend the Trade Show – Admission is Free!
- Food lovers will enjoy the samples and shopping.
- Gardening enthusiasts will enjoy shopping amongst multiple organic seed suppliers, as well as browsing gardening tools and books.
- Farmers can network with certifiers, grain traders and small equipment suppliers.
- To see maps of the Main & Basement Level and a list of exhibitors visit here.
The trade show is held on 3 floors at the Guelph University Centre.
Mezzanine Level
To reach this area use the stairs located in about the middle of the main floor (across from the Organic Meadow booth) or the elevators located in the South East area of the Main Floor.
Main Level
Filled with great vendors!
Don’t miss the area past Mapleton’s Organic and across from the MadeGood booth in the northeast corner. (When not being used by the conference this is the University of Guelph Daily Grind coffee shop!)
The event experienced its 30th annual staging in January 2011, when an entire generation shared its organic family experience (the 3-generation Manley family). With the 31st annual, 2012 Conference, the event headed into its next 30-year generation of growth. This was accomplished by sowing the ‘Seeds of Co-operation’ which was a successful focus on the U.N.’s International Year of Co-operatives.
For 2013, the 32nd annual 4-day event included international speakers, seminars & intro workshops on key topics including, Genetically Engineered foods, organic production/certification, changing climates, permaculture concepts, sustainable buildings, farmland protection, food security and home microgreens.
From producer to consumer, the workshops offered something for everyone. PLUS, there was an Organic Tasting Fair with 150+ exhibitors (included 30+ food samplers) on Saturday/Sunday, free to the public. This became an opportunity to sample and purchase a wealth of organic, fair trade products.
Continuing to Grow
Since 2014 the conference has continued to grow, welcoming new speakers each year and the Trade Show now includes over 160 tables. Guelph welcomes everyone so take a mid-winter break at the University Centre. This Conference always wants to be on the leading edge of the movement, so come out and see what’s new !
The Association’s Mission is to provide knowledge and leadership to grow the farm fresh experience.
The Purpose of this Association is to help members improve their profitability by:
- Encouraging networking.
- Representing members in matters concerning marketing legislation, and marketing issues, for the betterment of the industry as a whole.
- Motivating and educating members for the advancement of the entire direct farm sales industry through newsletters, educational programs (ie. conferences, workshops, tours) & networking opportunities.
- Monitoring the industry through surveys, consultations, and international contacts.
- Accumulating funds for the long term viability of the association and for use in education, market research, promotion, membership development, and administration.
- Providing full members with publicity and other merchandising materials that will assist in promoting the sales of Ontario farm products.
Ontario Farm Fresh Marketing Association (OFFMA) was founded in 1973 as a not-for-profit, educational, and promotional organization. Its general membership is made up of dedicated Ontario farmers with a keen interest in promoting the direct farm sales industry (which includes on-farm markets and pick-your-own operations) and encouraging improvements and maintaining integrity in the industry.
Mission: To support and promote a vibrant community of ecological farmers through education, training and knowledge sharing.
Vision:
1) To create a community of farmers, from beginner to advanced, to share training, knowledge and experience to help make farming a viable way to make a living.
2) To develop and provide programs on ecological agricultural methods, such as soil tillage, green manures, cover crops, composting, crop rotation, soil erosion control, conservation practices, etc.
3) To educate and increase public knowledge of, and support for, ecological agriculture via courses, seminars, farm tours, meetings, newsletters and other educational materials.
History/Background: The Ecological Farmers of Ontario has been committed to ecological and organic farming since 1979. Established to promote the advancement and understanding of ecological agricultural methods, we’re run by farmers, for farmers. We focus on farmer-to-farmer training and support to help each other make a better living growing real food while improving our soils, crops, livestock and the environment.
Facts and info sheets on organic agriculture in Ontario
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) is a national charitable organization (13014 0494 RR0001) with members in all regions of Canada. COG is connected to the regions through eight regional Chapters, four affiliated organizations, and to the international organic community through membership in the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM).
COG’s membership is diverse and includes farmers, gardeners, processors, retailers, educators, policy-makers, and consumers. Not all COG members run certified organic operations, but they share a vision for a sustainable bioregionally-based organic food system. Our members believe that organic food production is the best choice for the health of consumers and producers, for the protection and enhancement of the environment, and for the sustainability of the food production system. In fact we believe that the survival of our country and even of the planet depends on it.
OCO is the Voice for Organics in Ontario.
A membership-based non-profit association that represents Ontario’s organic sector, OCO is the only trade association working and advocating on behalf of the entire organic industry, from field to plate.
Members
Our members are farmers, producers, input suppliers, food processors, marketers, distributors, certifiers, retailers, NGOs, educators, researchers, and consumers who support Ontario’s organic sector.
Partners
The Organic Council of Ontario is a member of the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC), and represents its members’ interests with regards to Canada’s Organic Standards through the OFC and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. We have strong relationships with the Canada Organic Trade Organization (COTA), The Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario (EFAO), and the Canadian Organic Growers (COG).
Board of Directors
OCO’s Board of Directors is made up of representatives from six membership categories that span Ontario’s organic sector. The board sets the strategic direction for the organization, represents the interests of the sector, and provides oversight of the organization’s operations. The board consists of several working committees who further guide specific direction and strategies for the organization.
If you would like more information regarding OCO’s governance and board structure, please contact us.