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Hello ,
The Fair Finance Fund is thrilled to introduce the Nourish Fund, our newest initiative under the umbrella of the Inclusive Prosperity project. Inclusive Prosperity was created to dismantle financial barriers faced by racialized communities, particularly Indigenous and racialized farmers, in the agricultural and agri-food sector.
Beginning with a pilot program in Scarborough, Ontario, the Nourish Fund aims to provide tailored financing options for local, urban farms and food processing businesses to increase production and sales, improve local food accessibility and boost local economic growth. Our long-term mission is to empower equity-deserving communities with the financial tools to take an active role in their local food ecosystem, promote social finance in the urban farm and food sector, foster environmental stewardship, and cultivate a more equitable urban agricultural sector.
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Meet Michelle: Nourish Fund Coordinator
A dedicated advocate for climate and food systems change, Michelle joins the team as the Nourish Fund Coordinator. With a Masters in Environmental Studies, Michelle is recognized for her research on decolonization and local food culture. Her professional journey includes roles at Local Food and Farm Co-ops, board member of Et Al Co-op Café, and has been awarded for expanding York’s on-campus Good Food Markets. Originating from Scarborough, Michelle has nurtured a lifelong aspiration to engage in farming. In her leisure time, she cultivates her own produce at home and is an avid supporter of local markets. As a first-generation settler woman from Tkaronto, Michelle honours and is dedicated to working in solidarity with the Anishinabek Nation, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and the Huron-Wendat who have been the caretakers of the lands since time immemorial.
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We want to hear from you!
The Nourish Fund is holding stakeholder engagement conversations through the month of June. We are currently looking for community economic development organisations and racialized agri-food entrepreneurs, organisations, and businesses based in or working within the Scarborough area.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, and you/they would be interested in talking about potential avenues for collaboration, you can book a quick 30 minute call with Michelle.
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Thank you, . We know that by working together, we can achieve meaningful progress and make a significant impact on our communities!
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Client Spotlight: Lady Day Farm
Lady Day Farm's mission is clear: showcase the appeal, practicality, and benefits of an all-encompassing farm system. From growing cover crops to embracing livestock rotation and no-till methods, every decision is guided by a commitment to soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness. By partnering with organisations like Kawartha Conservation to plant native species and establish windbreaks, Lady Day Farm demonstrates the power of collaboration in preserving the land and supporting wildlife.
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P.S. Interested in joining the Fair Finance Fund client community?
We continue to welcome applications from Ontario-based food and farm enterprises that value strong local food systems, local economies, and a healthy planet. Our summer intake opens soon, and interested groups are invited to get in touch early!
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What's Happening in the Sector
Explore upcoming events and news from the social finance, impact investing, and local food and farm sectors.
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Webinar: Starting An Urban Farm
Want to farm but stay in the city? Join EFAO on June 12th for a webinar on setting up an urban farm, what you need to consider before you start, and some challenges you may face along the way.
Register Here >
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Driving Impact Investing Forward
We are proud to be part of the inaugural cohort of SVX's Towards Community Finance Development Accelerator program, working alongside other inspiring groups to further positive impact through community capital.
Learn More >
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Changing the Conversation
To shift wealth and create a more equitable economic system, we need to focus not just on redistribution of wealth, but also on the redistribution of knowledge and narratives around money and the economy.
Read More >
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Honey Bee Health: Funding Available
Eligible Ontario beekeepers can apply for cost-share funding for operational improvements that reduce biosecurity risks, prevent overwintering loss, and manage or prevent pests and diseases.
Apply Here >
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