Gen-Earth

04/02/2026

Sign by tomorrow April 3 ! https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7214

03/16/2026

🚨Stand with Farmers. Stop the Cuts to and agricultural research in .

The agricultural community was shocked to learn Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plans to close critically important research facilities in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario…

01/21/2026

🌱 Deadline Feb 6 https://yorkshirevalley.com/2026-yorkshire-valley-eco-scholar-award/

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Eco-Scholar Award.
The Eco-Scholar Award provides a total of $10,000 in financial support to Canadian students who are passionate about organic regenerative agriculture and how it can be a force for good in our society.

We really believe in the power of this next generation to effect meaningful change. If you know a student who should apply, we hope you will spread the word and encourage passionate students in your network to submit to the Eco-Scholar program. Click link in bio for more information and to apply.

10/03/2025

Every backyard harvest is a small victory for the planet. When you grow food at home, it travels only a few steps instead of hundreds of miles. That alone cuts down on fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.

Home gardens also reduce reliance on large-scale farming practices that often depend on heavy pesticides and chemical fertilizers. By choosing organic methods—or simply by growing on a smaller scale—you create food that’s cleaner and healthier for both people and the environment.

Pollinators benefit too. Bees, butterflies, and other insects find safe spaces in backyard gardens where they can feed and shelter without the risk of chemical exposure. In turn, they help your plants thrive.

Soil health improves as well. Adding compost, rotating crops, or leaving plant matter to decompose naturally enriches the ground with nutrients and organic matter. Healthy soil holds more carbon and retains water more effectively, which reduces erosion and saves resources.

And then there’s biodiversity. Even a modest patch of vegetables and flowers can create a mini-ecosystem. Birds, beneficial insects, and other small wildlife return, helping restore balance to urban and suburban neighborhoods.

Each tomato, pepper, or handful of greens you grow isn’t just food on the table. It’s part of a larger shift toward a more sustainable, resilient, and connected world.

09/17/2025

09/05/2025

If you happen to find yourself in Richmond Hill this Saturday, come check out our little booth at the Richmond Blooms Event!

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06/13/2025

04/21/2025

Starting tomorrow, Earth Day, the Kiss the Ground and Common Ground Filmdocumentaries will become available to stream globally on Prime Video!

Celebrate with us by joining a Youtube Live at 10 AM PST featuring an exclusive cast and filmmaker Q&A.

Common Ground sheds light on a global health concern and its message is reaching the world thanks to the many voices in this movement.

Join the conversation tomorrow here: https://youtu.be/IOVXNTUHhmI