Local Food Week 2026
- June 1-7, 2026
- Online and in-person
Celebrate Local Food Week 2026
Local Food Week 2026 in Ontario takes place from June 1 to 7. It is an opportunity to celebrate the abundance of food grown and produced in Ontario, and to show our appreciation to all the dedicated farmers, producers, and businesses that work hard to provide us with fresh, healthy food every day.
This week brings a unique opportunity for Ontarians to explore local food and its impact on our communities, environment, and economy.
AgScape will be celebrating Local Food Week by offering a variety of free resources, programs and events for educators and youth across Ontario.
Free Virtual Field Trip
Take your students on a free virtual adventure to explore the fascinating world of beef farming. This engaging and interactive Virtual Field Trip will help your students gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from and experience firsthand what daily life on a farm is like through the eyes of youth, all while having their questions answered in real time.
All registrants will also receive a Digital Activity Kit filled with engaging educational materials for your students to explore.
Beef Farm
Date: June 4, 2026 10:00 a.m.
Time: 30-40 minutes
Grade: 2-8
Want to Win a Prize?
Submit photos of your students participating in our spring Virtual Field Trips for a chance to win a gardening gift basket for your class. Whether your students are watching the Virtual Field Trip or taking part in an activity from the activity kit, we’d love to see them!
Deadline to enter is June 8, 2026
Download Our Free Featured Educator Resources
Soil Sustainability: Canada as a Potato
This resource helps teachers provide their students with an engaging learning experience by demonstrating the importance of Canada’s soil and how it's kept healthy for our food and agriculture.
This resource aligns with the Ontario Math, Science, and Social Studies curriculum for grades 3-8.
Agricultural Innovation Comic Strip
Learn about the real-life farmers, researchers, and innovators across Ontario who are using creativity and science to tackle today’s agricultural challenges—such as soil loss, farm greenhouse gas emissions, and access to food. Research Ontario’s inspiring agricultural innovators and discover how they are leading us toward a greener, more sustainable future. Create a short, fun comic to showcase your findings. This activity is in partnership with the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and makes a great project idea for grades 6-12 classrooms.
An Exploration of Beef Farming in Ontario
This resource helps teachers guide their students in exploring beef farming in Ontario, including the practices involved in producing beef from farm to table.
This resource aligns with the Ontario Health and Physical Education, Social Studies, Science, Careers, and Technology curriculum for grades 7-12.
Request Free Agriculture and Food Workshops For Grades 4-12 Students
Engage students with free workshops led by our experienced AgScape educators. The Teacher Ambassador Program (TAP) provides important agriculture and food literacy to students in grades 4-12 through curriculum-linked workshops featuring lively discussions and interactive activities.
Eating Well & Making Food Decisions
Take your grades 4-6 students on a food literacy journey where they will be introduced to the nutritional and health impacts of their food choices as well as the broader social and economic aspects of food decision-making.
Local Food
Your grades 7-12 students will build essential food literacy skills by exploring what local, healthy food is and how they can incorporate it into their daily eating habits.
