USC Sundays – Across the Country

USC often joins Unitarian congregations across the country for speaking engagements, sharing information about our programs. Look for us this spring:

• February 12 – First Victoria, Victoria BC
• February 26 – Thunder Bay ON
• March 4 – Regina SK
• March 11 – Saskatoon SK

Seedy Saturdays – Across the Country

Early every spring, there are more than 40 Seedy Saturdays across Canada to exchange seeds, learn about healthy foods, and celebrate biodiversity. We’ll be at a good many with a display and sometimes with workshops. We’d love to meet you, so do come out.

• Seedy Saturdays (and Sundays) have finished for the 2011 season. Check out Seeds of Diversity for a listing of past events, and watch this space in spring 2012 for even more Seedy Saturday listings!

All the Dirt: Reflections on Successful, Cooperative Organic Farming

A Reading and Discussion with farmer Robin Tunnicliffe

January 23, 2012 – 7:00 p.m.

Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch (120 Metcalfe St.)

Free admission

Meet Robin Tunnicliffe – Farmer, USC Canada Board Member, a founder of Saanich Organics, and author of the brand new book, All the Dirt.

Join Robin as she reads from her book and relates the experiences of three young women following their dreams to become successful organic farmers and business partners. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.

This is a free event, co-sponsored by USC Canada and Just Food. For further information, please contact Kate by email or by phone 613.234.6827 x228.

The World We Want: An Evening with Frances Moore Lappé

January 31st, 2012 – Toronto, Wychwood Barns

February 1st, 2012 – Ottawa, St. Brigidès Centre for the Arts

She started a revolution with her bestseller Diet for a Small Planet, Frances Moore Lappé is still shaking up our myths about markets, food, and the environment while challenging us to change the wya we think so we can crate the world we want.

For more information visit: www.usc-canada.org/lappe

January 26- 29, 2012

Kate Green will be presenting a workshop on seed banking at the 31st Guelph Organics Conference while board member, Robin Tunnicliffe, will be presenting on food hubs.  The theme of this year’s conference is Seeds of Co-operation.

For more information visit http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca/

Food Matters Manitoba is hosting the 5th Growing Local conference.

Join board member Kenton Lobe at this food security event.

For more information visit: http://foodmattersmanitoba.ca/content/growing-local-conference