Three excellent listservs provide readers with information on what is happening in the field locally, nationally and internationally.

 

The GTA Local List is for those interested in the growing importance of local food as a choice for consumers and the possibility of near-urban agriculture supplying local food demand. The intent of this list is to circulate one news story, essay or book review per day that provides insight into programs and policies that will enhance local food systems and near-urban agriculture.  The list is a project of the Greater Toronto Area Agriculture Action Committee and is moderated by Elbert van Donkersgoed. To subscribe send a message to .

 

The Toronto Food Policy Council listserv is for people working on food issues with community organizations, social agencies, public health units, educational institutions, faith and justice organizations, and local governments.  If you would like to share information on local food systems, community food security programs, social determinants of health, and education and anti-hunger initiatives in your community, please send them to Wayne Roberts .  Opinions expressed in items carried through this information service do not, unless explicitly stated, reflect the views of either the Toronto Food Policy Council or Toronto Public Health. To subscribe send a message to .

 

Foodforethought is an information service that encourages dialogue and exploration of innovative trends in the global food system. The service is managed by Amber McNair in association with the Centre for Urban Health Initiatives (CUHI), James Kuhns of the American Community Gardening Association and Wayne Roberts of the Toronto Food Policy Council. To subscribe send a message to [email protected].