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Every year the Food Security Task Force hosts a series of events focused on improving local food security and building community. Come join us to learn, participate and be a part of our community. Learn more

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Not everyone is born with a green thumb. For most of us there is a great deal to learn when it comes to working towards local food security. Check out these great opportunities to learn everything you need to know from perfecting your compost to finding planting a bee garden.

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Stay in the Loop

The Food Security Task Force is made up of a group of citizen volunteers with a passion for feeding our community. Keep informed of our events and initiatives by subscribing to our mailing list.

Events

The choices we make in the grocery store and our gardens play an important role in shaping the sustainability of our community. With a passion for learning and sharing we have put together some resources to help you get started in your sustainable food journey.

Chicken Crawl

Come join us on our annual Chicken Crawl to see how chickens are being raised in your neighbourhood. This a great way to ask questions and learn from those that are already doing it. Follow us on Facebook to stay in the loop on upcoming events. Learn more

Composting 101

Come join us at our annual Composting 101 workshop where local compost aficionados will share all the tips and tricks to successfully composting in Rossland. Free, fun and informative. Follow us on Facebook and sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop on our next event. Learn more

Electric Fencing

Electric Fencing 101

Electrical fences can be an affordable and easy way to protect your garden and reduce conflict with wildlife.Join us for our annual Electric Fences 101 workshop and learn from seasoned local farmers how to avoid common pitfalls. Follow us on Facebook and sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop on our next event. Learn more

Fall Fruit Harvest

Every year the Food Security Task Force gathers and combs the city harvesting rogue, unattended and delinquent fruit trees. These fruits are brought back to our fruit press and turned into delicious and nutritious juice! Join us. Fill your pantry and make some friends! Follow us on social media or sign up to our mailing list to stay in the loop on the next event. Learn more

Resources

Check out these great tools and resources to help you on your journey towards greater food security.

Food Charter

Rossland Food Charter

Check out the City of Rossland Food Charter to learn about the goals of the local food security. Learn more

Chicken By-laws

Chicken By-Laws

Ready to be a farmer? One last step. Be sure to check out the Rossland backyard chicken by-laws before you get started. Learn more

Backyard Composting

Throwing away our kitchen and yard waste has a shocking impact on our environment. Instead of paying to have them removed in your garbage, learn how to turn them into black gold. Check out this Back Yard Composting pamphlet to get started. Learn more

Composting 101

Fruit Finder

Love you some crab apple jelly? Can’t get enough plumb pie? Keen to help reduce conflict with bears? Check out our amazing Fruit Finder App. All the fruit trees in Rossland with information on types, location, and pickability. All in the palm of your hand! Learn more

Tool Library

Want to start doing your own preserving. Whether its dehydrating, canning, pressing or vacuum sealing we’ve got you covered. Come check out our great Food Security Tool Library at the Rossland Public Library. FREE!

Didn’t find what you’re looking for?

Have ideas how the Food Security Task Force can do a better job? Don’t be shy. We want to hear it! Send us an email today with your ideas. sustainability@rossland.ca

250-362-2329

sustainability@rossland.ca

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