Community Supported Agriculture

A community of individuals who pledge support to a farm operation so that the farmland becomes, either legally or spiritually, the community’s farm, with the growers and consumers providing mutual […]

Convenience Store

Establishments primarily engaged in retailing a limited line of convenience items that generally includes milk, bread, soft drinks, snacks, tobacco products, newspapers and magazines. These establishments may retail a limited […]

Dieticians

Proffesionals who develop diet and nutrition programs tailored to an individual’s objectives and personal needs. Dietitians don’t just work with individual clients; they also work with stakeholders within the industry […]

Donut Economics

A visual framework for sustainable development – shaped like a doughnut. The Doughnut consists of two concentric rings: a social foundation, to ensure that no one is left falling short […]

Edible Landscapes

A garden, lawn, or green space that contains flowers, herbs, seeds, berries, and other plants that you can eat.

Equity Lens

A deliberatley inclusive way of making decisions or examining ideas. It introduces a set of questions that help us determine if and how everyone can have the opportunity to experience […]

Fair Food

Food that is produced within sustainable livelihoods in a way that ensures better prices, decent working conditions, no child labour, sound environmental practices, and strong business relationships.

Farmers’ Market

A physical space where farmers sell their goods directly to people.

Food & Farm Stand

A stand located near a farm or neighbourhood that is typically run and owned by one food producer.

Food Culture

The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, and consumption of food.