News from the Food Action Network.

MISSION: Strengthening local sustainable food growing, production and distribution on the Sunshine Coast. We are a collective of individuals and groups who actively support a sustainable food system on the Sunshine Coast. We have great potlucks we call meetings every month.  We work on issues of food policy, and we collaborate on grassroots projects.  We support and raise awareness about local food security initiatives.  And we network, of course!

Edible Garden Tour and Resilient Neighborhoods

The One Straw Society presents the 8th Annual Edible Garden Tour on Sunday, August 6 from 11 am to the evening. This year's tour begins at Kym's Plants in Halfmoon Bay proceeds to the Exotic Fruit Nursery in Roberts Creek and winds down at the Persephone Brewery Farm with beer and pizza.

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Happy Holidays and Dreaming into the New Year; Workshops

With warmth and joy, we at One Straw would like to wish you and yours a happy holiday season!  We are so thankful for all of your continued support and are so happy to have your interest in food security on the sunshine coast!

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Fall Faire Thanks, Story of Cedar, In Transition

Thank you for attending the One Straw Fall Faire!
 We had a great time at the annual Fall Faire!  We had our traditional farmers market, pumpkin carving, apple press contests and raffle!  Thank you to all who entered the contests and congrats to our winners:
Billy - best savoury preserve
Leah - Best sweet preserve
John- Biggest Squash
Rankin - Best Dressed Vegetable

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Edible Garden Tour August 1 & 2

We are very excited for this years Edible Garden Tour!
You can expect to find a tour bus, guided tours, food, workshops, dinner, local brews and more!

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