Week of April 1st

Developed support and partnerships for New Directions Grant application and met with OMAF to discuss specifics of the climate change policy/ Best Management Practices or BMPs project
Staff worked collaboratively to gather source material and information for the presentation for the upcoming Green Living Show
Attended Rural Ontario Institute’s fundraising gala
Presented on the topic of “leadership” in the organic movement to the Rural Ontario Institute’s 30 leadership program participants following Mark Lynas’ presentation.
Attended the Big Carrot’s prep day for the upcoming Day of Action to stop RR alfalfa.
Staff undertook extra outreach efforts to make supporters aware of the Day of action and gather petition signatures.