Could your household feed itself for 30 days if grocery stores suddenly became unavailable? We've become so accustomed to convenience that we've forgotten how dependent we are on the systems supplying our food. Preparedness isn't about fear or stockpiling. It's about developing practical skills, building stronger households and reconnecting with the resources and people around us. How prepared are you?
I didn't grow up farming. I became a farmer because I was a single mother living in poverty, determined to find another way to raise my children and support my family. What began with an agreement to exchange work for affordable rent eventually grew into Small Scale Farms, a food distribution network, farm education programs and a vision for a different kind of economy. This is the story of how I got here, what I've learned and why I'm only just getting started.
Every dollar we spend on groceries supports a food system. But where does that money actually go, and how much reaches the farmers producing our food? What if our everyday purchases could help small farms grow, strengthen our communities and build a more resilient food economy? It's time to think about whose economy we're supporting and the kind of food system we want to see survive.
For more than a decade, Ontario governments have promised millions of dollars to strengthen our food system. But where did all that money go? Who received it, what was actually built, and how much of it is still benefiting farmers and communities today?
