Sustainable food production and processing are two key elements to any healthy food system. Manitoba is fortunate to have a high-quality, safe and abundant food supply. Despite significant challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic supply chain disruptions, and economic challenges like inflation that make food purchasing decisions difficult for many people, Manitoba’s food supply chain has remained resilient. It is more important than ever for Manitoba’s youth, and never too late for people of all ages, to learn more about food systems.

Whether you are a teacher, parent, researcher or just curious, explore the resources below for more information and contact us at localfood@gov.mb.ca if you have a favourite food resource that you would like to share.

Agriculture in the Classroom – Manitoba (AITC-M) delivers curriculum-based programs, activities and resources for teachers and their students to learn more about agriculture and the role it plays in our province. The organization provides resources to teachers and students to learn about local farmers and local food.

4-H Manitoba is an international youth and volunteer organization. It’s a program that provides members with the resources and activities to build self-confidence, communication, and leadership skills while learning about a topic of their choice.

The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba (CNCM) is a charitable organization dedicated to helping school children learn, grow, and succeed by supporting school meal and snack programs since 2001. Based in Manitoba, all of the funds they raise stay in the province, reaching children in all regions.

The Manitoba Collaborative Data Portal (MCDP) Food and Nutrition Security Knowledge Portal provides a knowledge base for assessing Nutrition and Food Security in Winnipeg and Manitoba. This information can be used to engage and educate the public and other stakeholders, and to inform policies, programs and advocacy for healthy eating, for all Manitobans. While you are here, check out the Winnipeg Food Atlas for an interactive map of Winnipeg’s food environment.

Love podcasts and food science? Manitoba Agriculture & Food Knowledge Exchange (MAKE) is a University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture and Food Sciences research podcast series that covers protein foods innovations, food safety and nutrition, crop breeding, animal care, environment health, sustainability practices to continuously improve our shared food system and more.

If you are looking for inspiration to use your local ingredients look no further than Great Tastes of Manitoba, featuring over 500 triple tested recipes. Be sure to also check out their weekly video series, inspiring Manitobans to take their culinary skills to the next level by attempting fun, culturally diverse dishes every week, of course, using local foods!

If you have any questions or would like this information in an alternate format, email us at localfood@gov.mb.ca.