See this film!  Wed. May 29^th, Royal Theatre 7pm.

The Toronto Farmers' Market Network (www.tfmn.ca) presents a screening of Symphony of the Soil, made by filmmaker, Debra Koons Garcia of 'The Future of Food'.  This recently released documentary has not been widely seen, so this is a unique opportunity. For details on the film visit www.symphonyofthesoil.com.

Where: Royal Theatre, 608 College St.

Time: 7pm

Tickets at the door: $10 ($5 for 12 and under)

Synopsis: 'Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of a miraculous substance, soil.  By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil's key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time.  Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights the possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet.' 

Toronto Farmers' Market Network brings together community-based market organizers to share information, advocate for a strong and healthy local food system, and grow great markets in our city.  

Visit www.tfmn.ca to find your farmers' market.

We would super appreciate if you could spread the word - tweet, blog, post, e-blast - to all your peeps. Please use attached promo flyer.  It’s a very good film and important one for everyone to see.  

Thank you,

Carolyn Wong (Trinity-Bellwoods Farmers' Market) & Anne Freeman (Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers' Market) for the Toronto Farmers' Market Network

It's back.....starting Tuesday May 7th, and every Tuesday after that till Oct. 29th, we are on!  3pm to 7pm, Shaw and Dundas West.  Rain or shine ;-)  It's still a bit early in our Ontario growing season, but there'll be....salad greens, microgreens, baked goods, bread, cheese, meat and a whole lot more.  

There are still opportunities to volunteer at the market.  Why not come out and help the vendors off load and/or wrap.  It's a great time in the urban outdoors and to sustain the market.  

Visit www.tbfm.ca for more info about volunteering and about the market.

Happy Spring everyone!  First day of market, May 7th is just around the corner - tis hard to believe with this weather, but it is true.  The Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market (tbfm) is calling out for volunteers for the season.  Below are the details, please contact Di at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  if you'd like to give us a hand in sustaining our market, we really do rely on our lovely community volunteers to keep it operational.  Thank you and look forward to hearing from you all!

Volunteers needed - shift times

• 12:30pm-1:30pm to come set up volunteer tent, table, place pylons put up signage
• 2pm-3:30pm asst the vendors with set up and parkingV
• 6:30pm-7:45pm general wrap/clean up, asst vendors with taking down tent, packing up, collecting pylons, signage & do some last minute shopping!

This season we would like volunteers to commit to a block of time - anything from 1 to 6 months

Volunteering at he Farmers Market give you the opportunity

• to learn where your food comes from
• get to know some of the producers
• discover local food and how to eat seasonally
• join a dedicated group of volunteers who care about what they eat