Are you passionate about food justice, community engagement, and making a meaningful impact? Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) is thrilled to announce two dynamic job openings that could be your chance to contribute to transformative work in the Jane-Finch community and beyond. 1. Community Support Coordinator As our Community Support...
- Dec2024
Exciting Opportunities to Join the BCCF Team!
December 28, 2024
Growing Food, Reducing Emissions, and Cultivating Resilience at Black Creek Community Farm
December 11, 2024
Imagine a city where your favorite fruits and vegetables are grown just steps away—on rooftops, under hydro corridors, or in community gardens. This isn’t a dream; it’s happening now. At Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF), we’re proud to be part of TOsustain (Toward Sustainable Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture for Net-zero...
- Nov2024
FACES OF BCCF: Meet Nuradin, our Market Garden Facilitator!
November 19, 2024
Hello, BCCF community! My name is Nuradin Mohamed-Nur.
BCCF Gathers with Change-makers in Halifax, Nova Scotia
November 15, 2024
Empowering Youth, Building Resilience, and Fostering Partnerships at Black Creek Community Farm In Toronto’s Jane-Finch community, Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) stands as a pillar of resilience and empowerment, serving as an essential hub for food justice, youth leadership, and community well-being. Each year, BCCF engages dozens of young people...
Ohemaa Boateng, Executive Director of Black Creek Community Farm, is honored to contribute to the 2024 Toronto Vital Signs Report, highlighting the deepening issues of poverty and vulnerability in Toronto. The report reveals that close to half of the city’s population now earns below a living wage, with over 2.7...
- Oct2024
Black Creek Community Farm Shines in the Toronto Star!
October 19, 2024
We are beyond excited to announce that Black Creek Community Farm and our Executive Director, Ohemaa Boateng, were recently featured in the Toronto Star, by Food Report Karon Liu, highlighting our farm as an urban oasis in Toronto’s northwest. The article shines a spotlight on our commitment to food justice,...
- Sep2024
Celebrating the Dedication of Our Summer Youth Interns
September 3, 2024
This summer, Black Creek Community Farm proudly welcomed 19 youth interns through partnerships with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement, Canada Summer Jobs, and Focus on Youth Toronto. These passionate young individuals gained invaluable hands-on experience in urban agriculture, community engagement, and...
12th Annual Farm Festival: A Celebration of Community, Urban Agriculture, and Sustainability
September 1, 2024
The 12th Annual Farm Festival at Black Creek Community Farm was a tremendous success, with 1,117 attendees—a notable increase from last year’s 736. The event brought together a vibrant mix of new and returning participants, fostering a deep sense of community. Attendees left glowing reviews, such as: “This event was...
- Aug2024
My name is Christal Williams and I am a Graduate student in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, in the Master in Environmental Studies (MES) program. My area of concentration is in Sustainable Food System Management. A professor of mine who had connections at the farm...
A Nation’s Table: Reflecting on Canadian Food Systems
August 8, 2024
On July 25th, I had the honor of participating in a thought-provoking event hosted by the Arrell Food Institute (AFI) at the University of Guelph. It premiered the documentary “A Nation’s Table,” highlighting the legacy of Anita Stewart, bringing together passionate voices from across the country to discuss Canadian food...