resources

Want to learn more? We’ve put together some recommended reading, viewing, and listening about issues and solutions for a sustainable local food system. 

Podcast Interviews with Local Champions in Region of Waterloo

Explores topics such as waste management, upcycling and other sustainable food practices in Waterloo Region. 

Handpicked: Stories from the Field

Showcases research that drives positive change in our food systems—ways we produce, gather, eat, understand and dispose of our food. Presented by the Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. 

The Place That Sustains Us

Discusses issues related to Indigenous food and land sovereignty in an urban context. Produced and hosted by members of the Wisahkotewinowak Collective.

The Future of our Food

An exploration of sustainability in the Waterloo Region food system.

Sustainable Food Systems in Waterloo Region Speaker Series Highlights

These short videos highlight key information and insights from talks on sustainable farming, managing food waste, youth in food systems, and other important topics.

Serving up Sustainability: Food Systems and Climate Change

In this panel talk, speakers present on five strategies that would put just & sustainable food systems at the heart of a green future.

Government Action in Waterloo Region to Promote Food System Sustainability

Dr. Steffanie Scott of the University of Waterloo discusses her five key recommendations for local government action to promote a just, and green future. 

The cost of eating well in waterloo region (2023)

A brief report and infographic on the cost of nutritious food, using the Ontario Nutritious Food Basket (ONFB).

Healthy Food in Waterloo Region: Enhancing knowledge and skills report

Summary of stakeholder consultation event on food knowledge and food skills programming in Waterloo Region

Gardens for healthy schools: A scan of school gardens in Waterloo Region

This report presents a summary of the key literature on school gardens, and of the results of a scan of school gardens in the Region of Waterloo.