Projects

Food Down the Road, refers to food that is grown close to home. We consider “local food” to be grown within a 100 km area of the eater.  It also refers to the future.  We are looking down the road toward a sustainable Kingston and countryside where all citizens can enjoy healthy food.

Food Down the Road was initiated by the farmers and eaters of the National Farmers Union, Local 316 in December 2006.  NFU Local 316 has a long history of successful advocacy work in Frontenac, Lennox &Addington counties and the City of Kingston. 

The NFU is at the table with a broad range of food system participants who have gathered to shape the future of food in our region.  This “systemic” approach is key to our movement. 

The National Farmers Union, Local 316 is running another farmer-initiated project aimed at building a sustainable, local food system in Kingston and its countryside.  It sill run from September 2008 until June 2012. 

The NFU New Farm Project is a farmer education, training, and support program aimed at strengthening the region’s farm community and local food system. By engaging new and established farmers in the opportunities and benefits that come from producing food for local markets, the project aims to increase the viability of family farms and build the supply of local farm products for local eaters.
The project focuses on ecologically-sound farming methods and supports participating farmers in making farm management decisions that will lead to long-term sustainability of their farms.