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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Calling All Local Producers: Great Opportunity with Vested Interest!

We are please to announce our support for a new and exciting venture that is being undertaken by Vested Interest that is both sure to benefit local food producers, as well as local eaters!

A little while back, Brent and Jenn Bywater, the owners of Vested Interest has approach the Near North Locavores with their idea. They are looking to carry products grown and made by local producers in their store, which is centrally located in downtown North Bay.

To start with they are looking to carry products with a longer shelf life, and may expand further to other products, dependent on the success of this initial trial run.

If you are a producer who might be interested in getting involved (or know of another Near North food producer who might be, for more information and application please contact Jenn and Brent Bywater at (705) 474-5055 or email them at jen@vestedinterest.ca.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

2009 International Plowing Match & Rural Expo in Temiskaming

From September 22nd to 26th, Earlton Municipality (in Temiskaming) will host the first ever International Plowing Match & Rural Expo in Northern Ontario. Here is a blurb about the event from the website:

...the IPM 2009 will be geared to all ages and all interests, providing a perfect venue for education, awareness and entertainment. Its sheer size and diversification will provide areas of interest for everyone. There will be displays of antique equipment from the mining, forestry and agricultural sectors, local food sampling, forest harvesting demonstrations, fashion shows, a quilt tent, musical entertainment, dance troupes, traditional French Canadian singers and native wind singers and dancers. We will showcase the culture and heritage of Northern Ontario and focus on the growth of our natural resources in mining, forestry and agriculture.

The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo will also feature over 100 acres of Tented City showcasing 600 exhibitors. From a fantastic educational program, including little sprouts tent to interactive exhibits, a Show Ring Corral, Queen of the Furrow competition, Theatre Tent, and of course plowing competitions. There literally is something for everyone. These are just a few of things to discover at the IPM!

Go check out the website for more details. Hope to see you there!

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Near North Producers

This is a list of Near North Ontario Producers. Be sure to check back, as well will be constantly updating this list!{In alphabetical order}. If you know of any Near North Ontario producers, please let us know about them and we will add them to our list!

Algonquin Honey
(honey, preserves, condiments)
(705) 636 1883
34 Whispering Wind Lane
Emsdale, Ontario P0A 1J0

Algonquin Tea Company
(organically grown and ethically wildcrafted tea and workshops)
http://www.algonquintea.com/
spirit@algonquintea.com
(613) 628-6157
RR5 106 Augsburg Road
Eganville, Ontario, K0J 1T0

Alsace Gardens
(vegetables and plants)
(705) 724-3900
RR#2
Powassan, Ontario, P0H 1Z0

Artan Gardens
(organically grown vegetables and herbs)
seed@artangardens.com
North Bay, Ontario

Barb's Jams & Jellies
(preserves)
yellekbobbik@vianet.ca
(705) 472-1509
1933 RR#4, Hwy 17W
North Bay, Ontario, P1B 8G5

Becker's Berry Patch
(strawberries)
http://www.beckersberrypatch.com/
mailto:beckers@lincsat.com
(705) 724-2305
Nipissing, Ontario, P0H 1W0

Belle Valley Wool
(sheep's wool and related products)
http://www.bvwools.com/

Board's Honey Farm
(honey, honey related products, beekeeping items and workshops)
http://www.boardshoneyfarm.com/
shop@boardshoneyfarm.com
(705) 729-2939
6866 Hwy. 534, RR#1
Nipissing, Ontario, P0H 1WO

Commanda Country Gardens
(native plants, wild flowers, perennials, and herbs suitable to the Near North)
http://www.countryroadstour.com/commandacountry.html
(705) 729-5714
3507 Alsace Road
Commanda, Ontario

Creative Meats
(Milk, fish, meat)
705-967-2006
7437 Hwy 17
Warren, Ontario P0H 2N0

Creekbend Farm
(honey and related products)
(705) 594-1087
RR #1
Lavigne, Ontario

Dalew Farms
(CSA, pasturized livestock, beef, chicken, turkey, eggs and organically grown vegetables)
(705) 594-1823
10781 Hwy 64
Lavigne, Ontario

Ellery's
(plants, perennials, and herbs)
(705) 724-6192
1581 Maple Rd, RR#1
Powassan, Ontario P0H 1Z0

Golden Beef
(beef, sold at Callander Farmers Market on Sundays)
Shelly Rahme (regional rep)
(705) 663-1181
Redbridge, Ontario

Hidden Valley Farms
(frozen beef, eggs, in season vegetables)
(705) 776-9018
565 Development Rd
Bonfield, Ontario

Highlander Brew Company
(microbrewery)
http://www.highlanderbrewco.com/index.htm
highlanderbrewco@hotmail.com
(705) 386-2337
South River, Ontario

Jackie's Harvest
(vegetables and preserves)
(705) 474-5352
1124 Premiere Rd
North Bay, Ontario, P1A 2J1

Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery
(cranberries, wine and related products)
http://www.cranberry.ca/
(705) 762-2303
1074 Cranberry Rd
Bala, Ontario

L&D Greenhouse
(plants and vegetables)
kgauthier323@acpol.com
(705) 471-4484
560 Nipissing
Sturgeon Falls, Ontario, P2B 2L1

Leisure Farms
(berries and baked goods)
http://www.leisurefarms.ca/
(705) 753-1876
744 Quesnel Road
Sturgeon Falls, Ontario
P0H 2G0

Matthew's Maple Syrup
(maple syrup and related products)
http://www.matthewsmaple.com/
dave@matthewsmaple.com
(705) 724-3427
R.R. #2, 239 Ski Hill Rd.
Powassan, Ontario, P0H 1Z0

Mary Ann's Homemade Jams and Jellies
(preserves)
maryannecfullerton@yahoo.ca
(705) 472-2959
600 Booth Street, Unit # 2
North Bay, Ontario, P1A 4J7

Misty Haven Alpacas
(alpaca's wool and related products)
http://www.mistyhavenalpacas.com/
norma@mistyhavenalpacas.com
(705)752-4256
245 Derland Rd
Corbeil, Ontario

Muskoka Cottage Brewery
http://www.muskokabrewery.com/
(705)646-1266
13 Taylor Rd
Bracebridge Ontario L 1S6

Nature Balance
(organically grown produce, garlic, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and Christmas trees)
donnasoutar@vianet.ca
(705) 493-3679
900 Tower Dr
North Bay, Ontario

Olde World Bakery
(bread and baked goods)
northstargems@inbox.com
(705) 474-2617
542 Cartier St
North Bay, Ontario P1B 8N5

Phoenician Gourmet
(Middle Eastern delecacies and catering)
phoeniciangourmet@sympatico.ca
http://www.blogger.com/www.phoeniciangourmet.blogspot.com
(705) 497-5956
411 Wickstead Avenue
North Bay, Ontario, P1A 4A8

Schlosser Farm
(maple syrup, strawberries, corn, seasonal vegetables)
schlosserfarm@netspectrum.ca
(705)724-3144
RR#1 63 Schlosser Line
Trout Creek ON P0H 2L0

Silver Rapids Farm
(beef, lamb, potential CSA for 2010…call this year for next year’s beef and lamb, sold out for 2009)
david.dockendorff@gmail.com
(705) 724-9183
Powassan, Ontario

Terza Farms
(flour, grains and pork)
http://www.terzafarms.ca/
(705) 563-8021
RR # 1, Milberta Road
Thornloe, Ontario

The Swiss Pastry Chef
(bread and baked goods)
http://http//swisspastrychef.com/
uriesen@cogeco.ca
(705) 472-2253
126 Main Street East
North Bay, Ontario

Thibeault Marsh Farm
(CSA, fruits and vegetables)
http://www.thibeaultmarshfarm.com/
sylviothibeault@yahoo.ca
(705) 867-0482
225 Pothier Rd
St Charles, Ontario, P0M 2W0

Thornloe Cheese
(cheese)
http://www.thornloecheese.ca/
info@thornloecheese.ca
(705) 647-7441
999697 Hwy 11 N
Thornloe, Ontario, P0J 1S0

Vinegar on the Rocks
(Preserves and condiments)
(705)671-2899
595 Kathleen Street
Sudbury, Ontario P3C 2N4

Willow Farm Poultry
(Free range chicken and duck eggs)
ssmyth@onlink.net
(705)744-2230
Suzanne's Road R.R. # 2
Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0

Wyness Sprouts
(sprout kits, wheatgrass, sprouts, buckwheat)
tildenlake1@ontera.net
(705) 892-2364
7 Bells Road, Box 36
Tilden Lake, Ontario, P0H 2K0

Sam & Ester Yoder
(Hormone and medication free livestock lamb, chicken, turkey, eggs, organically grown vegetables)
(705)724-6771
Chisholm, Ontario

Laura& Sarah Ann Yoder
(Organically grown vegetables and baked goods)
(705)724-9546
Chisholm, Ontaro

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sharing Backyards

(The video might take a minute to load but it will play!)

This video was originally found on the City Farmer Blog.

Sharing Backyards is a fantastic website to connect those with backyards that they are not using with those who need a backyard to plant in. There are listings in cities from all over North America, even in Thunder Bay.

There are no listings in the Near North region from what I can see, so if you have a yard that you are not using, or are looking for a yard, sign up!

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

A Little Bit About the Near North Locavores

Welcome to our blog!

The Near North Locavores is a grassroots, not-for-profit organization that was started up in Feburary 2008. Our main goal is to promote local food production and consumption of the Near North region of Ontario, Canada.

We are a diverse group comprised of current and aspiring producers, people in business and health care, environmentalists, gardeners, people concerned about food security, and consumers who want access to more locally produced food.

In our first year we had a table at the North Bay Downtown Farmers’ Market, where we helped to sell local producers’ food, and distributed information. We will be back at the Market for the 2009 season starting on May 16th and we will be there every Saturday until the closing of the Market on October 10th.

We are currently have many exciting projects underway, including a community garden (partnered with Amelia Rising Sexual Assault Centre, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, and the Take Heart Program); a local producer database, and a partnership with Vested Interest to establish a central location to purchase local produce year round!

For more information, you can check out our Facebook group or email us at nearnorthlocavores(at)hotmail.com.