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[[File:YouTube.png|thumb|right|200px|[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvg8eyC7StzTzf5OFLSD26qrpTZWX9xIQ '''✊ FOOD ✊''' YouTube playlist] compiled and recommended by [[User:JasonCarswell]].</br>
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DIY, farming, food, food crises, gardening, health, micro-gardens, nutrition, etc.</br>
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There's also a [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvg8eyC7StzQCjrziHjaHQvSahfZxaRtm '''▷ FOOD Unseen ◁''' YouTube playlist] with unviewed content that may or may not be noteworthy.]]
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[[File:Herbivore, Carnivore, Omnivore, Omnomnomnivore.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Herbivore, Carnivore, Omnivore, Omnomnomnivore.]]
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: ''Not to be confused with '''[[Windsor and Essex County health resources]].'''''
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== Beyond organic ==
 
== Beyond organic ==
  
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Government regulates official "organic" food but it's not always as good as it could be.
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"'''[[Beyond organic]]'''" is one of many unofficial phrases used by extremely conscious organic farmers who believe ('''[[Meaningful liberty|corrupt mafia]]''') government official definitions of "Organic" are not enough, so the farmers take cautionary measures beyond limited regulations to produce even more natural healthier food of superior produce and proteins.
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"[[Beyond organic]]" is the unofficial phrase extremely conscious growers use to describe their superior produce and proteins.
 
  
 
== Community gardens ==
 
== Community gardens ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
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== Community groups and societies ==
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== Cooking ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
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=== Freedom's Bounty ===
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* Imgur: '''[https://Imgur.com/gallery/3dtXcLL Spice blends]'''
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* [[Recommended recipes]]
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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== Farmers' stands ==
  
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* Beyond organic?
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: ''More soon.''
  
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=== TheGarden.Land ===
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== Food banks ==
  
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https://TheGarden.Land is a Lemmy-based social media aggregation and discussion forum on the [[world-wide web]].  ([[Lemmy]] is a [[decentralized]] (many individual instances may make up a network and be more resilient to censorship) [[Reddit-like]] platform that is [[FLOSS]] - free/libré open-source software.)
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Please share with folks in need.
  
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== Cooking ==
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If correct, all food banks seem to be government-registered and associated, more in some ways than others. For example, if you received from one food bank you may not receive from another second food bank under certain criteria yet may receive from a different third food bank for reasons.
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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=== Goodfellows ===
  
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* [[Recommended recipes]]
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[[File:Goodfellows.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Goodfellows</br>401 Park Street at Church Street.]]
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[[File:Goodfellows Box 2023-07-29.jpg|thumb|right|200px|'''Goodfellows'''' 2-week package 2023-07-28:<br/>
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* Baking Margarine 454g<br/>
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* Basmati Rice 900g<br/>
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* Beans in tomato sauce 398mL<br/>
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* Beefaroni 425g<br/>
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* Carrots 3lb<br/>
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* Chicken, frozen<br/>
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* Chicken Pasta 126g<br/>
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* Cream of Mushroom Soup 284mL<br/>
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* Dempsters White Bread 675g<br/>
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* Diced tomatoes 796mL<br/>
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* Eggs, large x12<br/>
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* Flaked light tuna 170g x2<br/>
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* Idaho Potatoes 5lb<br/>
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* Instant Oatmeal 8 packets<br/>
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* Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 225g<br/>
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* Milk 2% Partly Skimmed 1L<br/>
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* Mixed vegetables 398mL<br/>
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* Pasta sauce 680mL<br/>
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* Smooth peanut butter 1kg<br/>
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* Spaghetti 900g<br/>
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* Strawberry Jam 500mL<br/>
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* Tomato paste 156mL x2<br/>
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* Unsweetened Applesauce 6x100mL<br/>
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* Vegetable soup 284mL x2<br/>
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* Whole kernel corn 341mL]]
  
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== Farmers' stands ==
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Available for individuals and families registered with the government on disability, unemployment, and maybe other criteria, who may visit once, twice, or more times a month depending on the case situation.
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: '''When''' : 10am-12pm + 1pm-3pm, Tuesdays and Friedays
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: '''Where''' : 401 Park Street West at Church Street, downtown Windsor - on [https://www.google.com/maps/place/401+Park+St+W,+Windsor,+ON+N9A+5V4/@42.3153029,-83.0527913,17z/ Google Maps]
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: Phone : 519-252-2739
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: Online : [https://www.WindsorGoodfellows.org WindsorGoodfellows.org]
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: Contact : [https://www.WindsorGoodfellows.org/nonprofit-organization WindsorGoodfellows.org/nonprofit-organization]
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: Donate : [https://www.WindsorGoodfellows.org/donate WindsorGoodfellows.org/donate]
  
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== Food banks ==
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Goodfellows provide almost identical food packages each visit with enough to last two weeks.  It's not great but not bad either.  It's not luxurious, nor particularly health consciousness, but it's not too terrible either.  It's wise to save the small excess non-perishables remaining after two weeks, especially for the occasion you can't make it one day and need at least half a week more.  For those on tight budgets, it may be worth emulating this economically conservative selection.
  
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Please share with folks in need.
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<big>'''New Note'''</big> : As of October 2023, meat (chicken or hamburger) will no longer be served, as the Goodfellows organization is low on funds.
  
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If correct, all food banks seem to be government-registered and associated, more in some ways than others. For example, if you received from one food bank you may not receive from another second food bank under certain criteria yet may receive from a different third food bank for reasons.
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=== Parkwood Gospel Church ===
  
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=== Goodfellas ===
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Yet to be verified:
  
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Available for individuals and families registered with the government on disability, unemployment, and maybe other criteria, who may visit once, twice, or more times a month depending on the case situation.
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: Parkwood Gospel Church
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:: foodbank every Tuesday & Friday 10am-1pm
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::: may require registration
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:: [https://ParkwoodWindsor.com ParkwoodWindsor.com]
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:: [https://www.Facebook.com/ParkwoodWindsor Facebook.com/ParkwoodWindsor]
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:: 519-948-7055
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:: 3005 Temple Dr (near Central Ave and E.C. Row Expressway), Windsor - on [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Parkwood+Gospel+Church/@42.2863688,-82.9848494,17z/ Google Maps]
  
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: When : 10am-12pm + 1pm-3pm, Tuesdays and Friedays
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=== People's Choice Pantry + Windsor Essex Food Bank Association ===
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: Where : 401 Park Street at Church Street, downtown Windsor
 
  
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Goodfellas provide the same exact food package each visit with enough to last two weeks. It's not great but not bad either. It's not luxurious, nor particularly health consciousness, but it's not to terrible either. It's wise to save the small excesses non-perishable remaining after two weeks.  Its an economically conservative selection that may be good to emulate for those on a tight budget.
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[[File:IMG 20230904 134516.jpg|thumb|right|200px|People's Choice Pantry</br>6955 Cantelon Drive at Kew Drive.]]
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[[File:People's Choice Pantry Regularly Scheduled Hours Of Operation.jpg|thumb|right|200px|People's Choice Pantry regularly scheduled hours of operation.]]
  
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=== Windsor Essex Food Bank Association ===
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'''People's Choice Pantry'''
  
 
Available for individuals and families registered with the government on disability, unemployment, and maybe other criteria, who may visit once, twice, or more times a month depending on the case situation.
 
Available for individuals and families registered with the government on disability, unemployment, and maybe other criteria, who may visit once, twice, or more times a month depending on the case situation.
  
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: When : 9:30am-4pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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: '''When''' : 9:30am-<strike>4pm</strike>2pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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: Where : 6955 Cantelon Drive at Kew Drive (south of Tecumseh Road East, between Jefferson Boulevard and Lauzon Parkway)
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: '''Where''' : 6955 Cantelon Drive at Kew Drive (south of Tecumseh Road East, between Jefferson Boulevard and Lauzon Parkway) - on [https://www.google.com/maps/place/6955+Cantelon+Dr,+Windsor,+ON+N8T+3J9/@42.3025323,-82.9459553,17z/ Google Maps]
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: Note : Lines form under the signs, "Unifor Local 200 - People's Choice Pantry"
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:: Note : Lines form under the signs, "Unifor Local 200 - '''People's Choice Pantry'''"
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: Phone : 519-944-4900
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: Online : [https://WEFBA.ca WEFBA.ca]
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: Donate : [https://WEFBA.ca WEFBA.ca]
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UHC - Hub of Opportunities
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: 6955 Cantelon Dr, Windsor, ON N8T 3J9
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: P: 519-944-4900 / F: 519-944-9184
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: [https://www.UHC.ca UHC.ca]
  
 
The food packages are neither regular nor sustainable for 2 weeks, and certainly not health-oriented - however, they are a very welcome supplement.  Included are vegetarian alternatives (fake cheese, fake milk, etc), sugary foods (cookies, hot beverages, etc), unusual cans and packages (missing-label cans, taco kits without the rest of the meal, etc), and large portions of fresh produce (over-ripe tomatoes, odd-shaped cucumbers, etc).
 
The food packages are neither regular nor sustainable for 2 weeks, and certainly not health-oriented - however, they are a very welcome supplement.  Included are vegetarian alternatives (fake cheese, fake milk, etc), sugary foods (cookies, hot beverages, etc), unusual cans and packages (missing-label cans, taco kits without the rest of the meal, etc), and large portions of fresh produce (over-ripe tomatoes, odd-shaped cucumbers, etc).
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=== Pet Food Bank + New Song Church ===
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: '''When''' : Saturdays 2pm-5pm
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: '''Where''' : 999 Drouillard Road
  
 
=== Food bank lists ===
 
=== Food bank lists ===
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
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== Food distribution networks ==
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* [[List of food banks in Windsor, Ontario]]
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* Windsor Essex Food Bank Association Members: [https://WEFBA.ca/our-members/ WEFBA.ca/our-members]
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* Brave Search: [https://Search.Brave.com/search?q=Windsor+Essex+food+banks Windsor Essex food banks]
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* DuckDuckGo: [https://DuckDuckGo.com/search?q=Windsor+Essex+food+banks Windsor Essex food banks]
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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Notable:
  
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=== Freedom's Bounty ===
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* [https://www.CIOC.ca CIOC.ca], Community Information Online Consortium (CIOC) was a member-based non-profit consortium formed in 1999 to create, improve and support its online software so that its members can efficiently serve the public and fulfill their own mandates. In 2016, CIOC's software suite was transitioned to an Open Source project called [http://www.OpenCIOC.org OpenCIOC.org]. OpenCIOC's award-winning software was developed by and for the non-profit sector and is actively being used across Canada to help thousands of citizens every day.
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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=== Food bank issues ===
  
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* Beyond organic?
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* YouTube video: '''''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P21NUNG6120 Food Banks Abuse - International Students Taking Food Meant for Poor Canadians]''''' (12:45) ~ Clyde Do Something, 2023-08-16
  
 
== Gardening resources ==
 
== Gardening resources ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
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=== Aquaponics and hydroponics ===
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* YouTube video: '''''[https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Fa5qe8SzAA0 Hydroponic gardens - beginners guide || Jeff Raymond]''''' (1:19:17) ~ Alison Morrow, 2023-08-01
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** '''[https://EdenGrowSystems.com/alison EdenGrowSystems.com/alison]'''
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=== Biogas and organic fertilizer ===
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* YouTube video: '''''[https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=JP4ob9RVklo How to generate your own biogas and organic fertiliser from food waste and farm waste.]''''' (35:01) ~ Flexi Biogas, 2023-02-22
  
 
=== TheGarden.Land ===
 
=== TheGarden.Land ===
  
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https://TheGarden.Land is a Lemmy-based social media aggregation and discussion forum on the [[world-wide web]].  ([[Lemmy]] is a [[decentralized]] (many individual instances may make up a network and be more resilient to censorship) [[Reddit-like]] platform that is [[FLOSS]] - free/libré open-source software.)
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'''https://TheGarden.Land''' is a Lemmy-based social media aggregation and discussion forum on the [[world-wide web]].  ([[Lemmy]] is a [[decentralized]] (many individual instances may make up a network and be more resilient to censorship) [[Reddit-like]] platform that is [[FLOSS]] - free/libré open-source software.)
  
 
== Green Acres Organic Produce ==
 
== Green Acres Organic Produce ==
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== Grocery stores ==
 
== Grocery stores ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
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== Health and wellness resources ==
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== Independent food distribution networks  ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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[[File:Freedom's Bounty.png|thumb|right|300px|Freedom's Bounty email banner.]]
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[[File:Tymek's Dill Pickles.png|thumb|right|200px|Tymek's Dill Pickles, via Freedom's Bounty.]]
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: ''More soon.''
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* Avoid:
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** Corporate grocery $tore$
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** Middlemen and mafia-governance
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** Pesticides
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** Preservatives
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** Shipping
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** etc.
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* Fresh [[farm to door]].
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* It may be a little more expensive without artificial, subsidized, or bulk prices.
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* Local social stability and independence is always better, [[organic]] or not.
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* Nothing is more valuable than your health.
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* Support local and independent farmers that you'll need when the corporations turn on you.
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"'''[[Beyond organic]]'''" is one of many unofficial phrases used by extremely conscious organic farmers who believe ('''[[Meaningful liberty|corrupt mafia]]''') government official definitions of "Organic" are not enough, so the farmers take cautionary measures beyond limited regulations to produce even more natural healthier food of superior produce and proteins.
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* YouTube video: '''''[https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=Fo9cSEbz_Rw The difference this makes is amazing!]''''' (18:09) ~ Richard Vobes, 2023-05-20, #food #organic #community - I am on location to meet Natalie Bradbury from Food4Change.uk to find out how they are building real communities through organic food distribution from local farms.  Find out more and get involved: '''[https://www.Food4Change.uk Food4Change.uk]'''
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=== DIY ? ===
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Local food network and services.
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* Local farms to door delivery
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** Organize as a cooperative/society?
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** There are other networks established in Essex County that might be tapped into.
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* Fresh eggs and poultry
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* Fresh organic produce
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* Fresh produce
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* Prepared preserves
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* Smoked meats
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=== Freedom's Bounty ===
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: ''More soon.''
  
 
== Markets ==
 
== Markets ==
  
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[[File:Windsor-Essex Farmers' Market Guide 2 640x400.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Windsorite.ca: [https://Windsorite.ca/farmers-markets/ Windsor-Essex Farmers' Market Guide].]]
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: DuckDuckGo: [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Essex+County+Ontario+farmers+market Essex County Ontario farmers market]
 
: [https://Windsorite.ca/farmers-markets/ Windsorite.ca/farmers-markets]
 
: [https://Windsorite.ca/farmers-markets/ Windsorite.ca/farmers-markets]
  
 
=== Amherstburg Farmers’ Market ===
 
=== Amherstburg Farmers’ Market ===
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[[File:Amherstburg Farmers' Market.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Amherstburg Farmers' Market.]]
  
 
The outdoor weekly [[Amherstburg Farmers’ Market]] features farm-fresh produce, baked goods, local artwork, a flea market, hand made crafts and more.
 
The outdoor weekly [[Amherstburg Farmers’ Market]] features farm-fresh produce, baked goods, local artwork, a flea market, hand made crafts and more.
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=== Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market ===
 
=== Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market ===
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[[File:Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market.]]
  
 
The outdoor weekly [[Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market]] includes arts, clothing, crafts, organic food, prepared food, and other sales.
 
The outdoor weekly [[Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market]] includes arts, clothing, crafts, organic food, prepared food, and other sales.
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: Website : [https://Yelp.ca/biz/willow-tree-market-kingsville Yelp.ca/biz/willow-tree-market-kingsville]
 
: Website : [https://Yelp.ca/biz/willow-tree-market-kingsville Yelp.ca/biz/willow-tree-market-kingsville]
  
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== Prepping resources ==
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== New Age Micro Farms ==
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[[File:NewAgeMicroFarms-logo-600x600.jpg|thumb|right|200px|New Age Micro Farms logo.]]
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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[https://NewAgeMicroFarms.ca NewAgeMicroFarms.ca] ''Locally Grown Vegetables and Microgreens right here in Amherstburg''
  
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* [[Recommended prepping]]
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: DowntownWindsor.ca : [https://www.DowntownWindsor.ca/New-Age-Micro-Farms New Age Micro Farms]
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: Facebook.com : [https://www.facebook.com/newagemicrofarms/ New Age Micro Farms]
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: LocalMint.com : [https://www.localmint.com/ca/new-age-micro-farms-amherstburg-hours-987421 New Age Micro Farms]
  
 
== Nutrition resources ==
 
== Nutrition resources ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
 
=== Bad food to avoid ===
 
=== Bad food to avoid ===
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
 
* Bad oils
 
* Bad oils
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** Modified vegetable oils
 
** Modified vegetable oils
 
** Palm oils
 
** Palm oils
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* Aspartame
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* [https://gab.com/Firebird2000jc/posts/110808763759291759/media/1 McDonald's™ potatoes] [https://saidit.net/s/whatever/comments/b92e/whos_for_some_delicious_mcdonalds_fries/ 1]
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* Sugar
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* Sweeteners
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** Aspartame
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** Sugar
 
* Water from the city of Windsor has added chlorine and fluoride.
 
* Water from the city of Windsor has added chlorine and fluoride.
 
* Wheat and grains (especially with Glyphosate™)
 
* Wheat and grains (especially with Glyphosate™)
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=== Good food alternatives ===
 
=== Good food alternatives ===
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
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=== Recommended recipes ===
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* [[Recommended recipes]]
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=== Synergies Natural Health ===
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* [[Synergies Natural Health]]
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== Pet food ==
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* https://Feline-Nutrition.org/nutrition/making-raw-cat-food-for-do-it-yourselfers
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== Prepping resources ==
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: ''More soon.''
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* [[Recommended prepping]]
  
 
== Restaurants ==
 
== Restaurants ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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: ''More soon.''
  
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* '''[[Windsor freedom restaurants]]''' - non-discrimination and discrimination lists
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* '''[[Windsor restaurants]]'''
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** '''[[Windsor freedom restaurants]]''' - non-discrimination and discrimination lists
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
  
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: ''more coming soon''
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* [[South-Western Ontario calendar and newsletter]]
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** [[SWO calendar]]
 
* [[Windsor and Essex County arts and media]]
 
* [[Windsor and Essex County arts and media]]
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** [[Windsor Media Centre]]
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*** [[WMC calendar]]
 
* [[Windsor and Essex County bicycling resources]]
 
* [[Windsor and Essex County bicycling resources]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County education resources]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County employment resources]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County entertainment]]
 
* [[Windsor and Essex County food resources]]
 
* [[Windsor and Essex County food resources]]
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* [[Windsor Media Centre]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County health resources]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County housing resources]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County legal resources]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County little free libraries]]
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* [[Windsor and Essex County memorials]]
 
* [[Windsor, Ontario]]
 
* [[Windsor, Ontario]]
 
** [[:Category:Windsor, Ontario]]
 
** [[:Category:Windsor, Ontario]]
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** [[Windsor employment]]
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** [[Windsor restaurants]]
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** [[Windsor freedom restaurants]]
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*** [[Windsor freedom restaurants]]
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** [[Windsor housing]]
 
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** [[Windsor legal resources]]
 
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** [[Windsor memorials]]
 
 
** [[Windsor resistance for freedom]]
 
** [[Windsor resistance for freedom]]
  
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[[Category:Aquaponics]]
 
[[Category:Community gardens]]
 
[[Category:Community gardens]]
 
[[Category:Essex County]]
 
[[Category:Essex County]]
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[[Category:Gardening]]
 
[[Category:Gardening]]
 
[[Category:Health]]
 
[[Category:Health]]
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[[Category:Hydroponics]]
 
[[Category:Markets]]
 
[[Category:Markets]]
 
[[Category:Nutrition]]
 
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[[Category:Windsor and Essex County food resources]]
 
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[[Category:Windsor and Essex County resources]]
 
[[Category:Windsor community gardens]]
 
[[Category:Windsor community gardens]]
 
[[Category:Windsor food banks]]
 
[[Category:Windsor food banks]]
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[[Category:Windsor lists]]
 
[[Category:Windsor, Ontario]]
 
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[[Category:Windsor resources]]
 
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Latest revision as of 20:59, 10 October 2023

✊ FOOD ✊ YouTube playlist compiled and recommended by User:JasonCarswell.
DIY, farming, food, food crises, gardening, health, micro-gardens, nutrition, etc.

There's also a ▷ FOOD Unseen ◁ YouTube playlist with unviewed content that may or may not be noteworthy.
Herbivore, Carnivore, Omnivore, Omnomnomnivore.
Not to be confused with Windsor and Essex County health resources.
This page is a work in progress. Feel free to join to help edit Projex.Wiki. Check back for developments.
Please add to and improve this listicle in any ways you see fit.


Beyond organic

"Beyond organic" is one of many unofficial phrases used by extremely conscious organic farmers who believe (corrupt mafia) government official definitions of "Organic" are not enough, so the farmers take cautionary measures beyond limited regulations to produce even more natural healthier food of superior produce and proteins.

Community gardens

More soon.

Cooking

More soon.

Farmers' stands

More soon.

Food banks

Please share with folks in need.

If correct, all food banks seem to be government-registered and associated, more in some ways than others. For example, if you received from one food bank you may not receive from another second food bank under certain criteria yet may receive from a different third food bank for reasons.

Goodfellows

File:Goodfellows.jpg
Goodfellows
401 Park Street at Church Street.
Goodfellows' 2-week package 2023-07-28:
* Baking Margarine 454g
* Basmati Rice 900g
* Beans in tomato sauce 398mL
* Beefaroni 425g
* Carrots 3lb
* Chicken, frozen
* Chicken Pasta 126g
* Cream of Mushroom Soup 284mL
* Dempsters White Bread 675g
* Diced tomatoes 796mL
* Eggs, large x12
* Flaked light tuna 170g x2
* Idaho Potatoes 5lb
* Instant Oatmeal 8 packets
* Macaroni & Cheese Dinner 225g
* Milk 2% Partly Skimmed 1L
* Mixed vegetables 398mL
* Pasta sauce 680mL
* Smooth peanut butter 1kg
* Spaghetti 900g
* Strawberry Jam 500mL
* Tomato paste 156mL x2
* Unsweetened Applesauce 6x100mL
* Vegetable soup 284mL x2
* Whole kernel corn 341mL

Available for individuals and families registered with the government on disability, unemployment, and maybe other criteria, who may visit once, twice, or more times a month depending on the case situation.

When : 10am-12pm + 1pm-3pm, Tuesdays and Friedays
Where : 401 Park Street West at Church Street, downtown Windsor - on Google Maps
Phone : 519-252-2739
Online : WindsorGoodfellows.org
Contact : WindsorGoodfellows.org/nonprofit-organization
Donate : WindsorGoodfellows.org/donate

Goodfellows provide almost identical food packages each visit with enough to last two weeks. It's not great but not bad either. It's not luxurious, nor particularly health consciousness, but it's not too terrible either. It's wise to save the small excess non-perishables remaining after two weeks, especially for the occasion you can't make it one day and need at least half a week more. For those on tight budgets, it may be worth emulating this economically conservative selection.

New Note : As of October 2023, meat (chicken or hamburger) will no longer be served, as the Goodfellows organization is low on funds.

Parkwood Gospel Church

Yet to be verified:

Parkwood Gospel Church
foodbank every Tuesday & Friday 10am-1pm
may require registration
ParkwoodWindsor.com
Facebook.com/ParkwoodWindsor
519-948-7055
3005 Temple Dr (near Central Ave and E.C. Row Expressway), Windsor - on Google Maps

People's Choice Pantry + Windsor Essex Food Bank Association

People's Choice Pantry
6955 Cantelon Drive at Kew Drive.
People's Choice Pantry regularly scheduled hours of operation.

People's Choice Pantry

Available for individuals and families registered with the government on disability, unemployment, and maybe other criteria, who may visit once, twice, or more times a month depending on the case situation.

When : 9:30am-4pm2pm, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Where : 6955 Cantelon Drive at Kew Drive (south of Tecumseh Road East, between Jefferson Boulevard and Lauzon Parkway) - on Google Maps
Note : Lines form under the signs, "Unifor Local 200 - People's Choice Pantry"
Phone : 519-944-4900
Online : WEFBA.ca
Donate : WEFBA.ca

UHC - Hub of Opportunities

6955 Cantelon Dr, Windsor, ON N8T 3J9
P: 519-944-4900 / F: 519-944-9184
UHC.ca

The food packages are neither regular nor sustainable for 2 weeks, and certainly not health-oriented - however, they are a very welcome supplement. Included are vegetarian alternatives (fake cheese, fake milk, etc), sugary foods (cookies, hot beverages, etc), unusual cans and packages (missing-label cans, taco kits without the rest of the meal, etc), and large portions of fresh produce (over-ripe tomatoes, odd-shaped cucumbers, etc).

Pet Food Bank + New Song Church

When : Saturdays 2pm-5pm
Where : 999 Drouillard Road

Food bank lists

More soon.

Notable:

  • CIOC.ca, Community Information Online Consortium (CIOC) was a member-based non-profit consortium formed in 1999 to create, improve and support its online software so that its members can efficiently serve the public and fulfill their own mandates. In 2016, CIOC's software suite was transitioned to an Open Source project called OpenCIOC.org. OpenCIOC's award-winning software was developed by and for the non-profit sector and is actively being used across Canada to help thousands of citizens every day.

Food bank issues

Gardening resources

More soon.

Aquaponics and hydroponics

Biogas and organic fertilizer

TheGarden.Land

https://TheGarden.Land is a Lemmy-based social media aggregation and discussion forum on the world-wide web. (Lemmy is a decentralized (many individual instances may make up a network and be more resilient to censorship) Reddit-like platform that is FLOSS - free/libré open-source software.)

Green Acres Organic Produce

Grocery stores

More soon.

Independent food distribution networks

Freedom's Bounty email banner.
Tymek's Dill Pickles, via Freedom's Bounty.
More soon.
  • Avoid:
    • Corporate grocery $tore$
    • Middlemen and mafia-governance
    • Pesticides
    • Preservatives
    • Shipping
    • etc.
  • Fresh farm to door.
  • It may be a little more expensive without artificial, subsidized, or bulk prices.
  • Local social stability and independence is always better, organic or not.
  • Nothing is more valuable than your health.
  • Support local and independent farmers that you'll need when the corporations turn on you.

"Beyond organic" is one of many unofficial phrases used by extremely conscious organic farmers who believe (corrupt mafia) government official definitions of "Organic" are not enough, so the farmers take cautionary measures beyond limited regulations to produce even more natural healthier food of superior produce and proteins.

  • YouTube video: The difference this makes is amazing! (18:09) ~ Richard Vobes, 2023-05-20, #food #organic #community - I am on location to meet Natalie Bradbury from Food4Change.uk to find out how they are building real communities through organic food distribution from local farms. Find out more and get involved: Food4Change.uk

DIY ?

Local food network and services.

  • Local farms to door delivery
    • Organize as a cooperative/society?
    • There are other networks established in Essex County that might be tapped into.
  • Fresh eggs and poultry
  • Fresh organic produce
  • Fresh produce
  • Prepared preserves
  • Smoked meats

Freedom's Bounty

More soon.

Markets

Windsorite.ca: Windsor-Essex Farmers' Market Guide.
DuckDuckGo: Essex County Ontario farmers market
Windsorite.ca/farmers-markets

Amherstburg Farmers’ Market

Amherstburg Farmers' Market.

The outdoor weekly Amherstburg Farmers’ Market features farm-fresh produce, baked goods, local artwork, a flea market, hand made crafts and more.

When : Saturday mornings, 8:30am-1:30pm
Where : Toddy Jones Park, Amherstburg, ON
Website: AmherstburgFarmersMarket.com

Belle River Farmers' Market

The outdoor weekly Belle River Farmers' Market features local produce, meat, fish, wine, baked goods, art, and other handmade goods.

When : Sunday mornings, 10am-2pm
Where : Optimist Park, Belle River, ON
Website: Belle River Farmers’ Market on Facebook

Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market

Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market.

The outdoor weekly Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market includes arts, clothing, crafts, organic food, prepared food, and other sales.

When : Saturday mornings, 8/9am-1/2pm
Where : Pelissier Street (the 2 blocks north of Wyandotte, blocked off), Windsor, ON
Website : DowntownWindsor.ca/farmers-market
Website : DWFM.ca
Managed by the Downtown Windsor BIA
Unverified hearsay : You may rent stall spaces for $75.

Essex Farmers' Market ◄ NEW STARTUP

The outdoor weekly Essex Farmers' Market includes arts, clothing, crafts, organic food, prepared food, and other sales.

When : Mondays
Where : Town/City of Essex, Essex County, ON

Farmers' Markets Ontario

FarmersMarketsOntario.com
Find a farmer: FarmersMarketsOntario.com/find-a-farmer
Find a market: FarmersMarketsOntario.com/find-a-farmers-market

The City Market (Windsor)

The building is open daily.

When : Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Where : 1030 Walker Road, Windsor, ON N8Y 2N5 (near Ottawa Street)
Website : TheCityMarket.ca
Website : Yelp.ca/biz/the-city-market-windsor

The Harrow Market

When : ???
Where : Harrow, ON
Website : TripAdvisor.ca/.../Reviews-The_Harrow_Market-Harrow_Essex_Ontario (from 2019)

Willow Tree Market (Kingsville)

When : Tue-Sun, 10am-6pm
Where : 1827 Division Road, Kingsville, ON N9Y 2Y9
Website : Yelp.ca/biz/willow-tree-market-kingsville

New Age Micro Farms

New Age Micro Farms logo.

NewAgeMicroFarms.ca Locally Grown Vegetables and Microgreens right here in Amherstburg

DowntownWindsor.ca : New Age Micro Farms
Facebook.com : New Age Micro Farms
LocalMint.com : New Age Micro Farms

Nutrition resources

More soon.

Bad food to avoid

More soon.
  • Bad oils
    • Canola oils
    • Modified vegetable oils
    • Palm oils
  • McDonald's™ potatoes 1
  • Sweeteners
    • Aspartame
    • Sugar
  • Water from the city of Windsor has added chlorine and fluoride.
  • Wheat and grains (especially with Glyphosate™)

Good food alternatives

More soon.

Recommended recipes

Synergies Natural Health

Pet food

Prepping resources

More soon.

Restaurants

More soon.

See also

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