Assiniboine Food Forest
Registered Name: Assiniboine Food Forest Incorporated
Business No: 812044170RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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The Assiniboine Food Forest Inc. (AFFI) leases 40 acres of land in the east end of Brandon, Manitoba. #bdnmb #brandonmanitoba
Vision
A Healthy Community in Ecological Balance with a Thriving Environment
Mission
Our Mission has 3 streams:
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Habitat: Regenerate and conserve bio-diverse ecosystems
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Food: Produce healthy food sustainably for humans and wildlife
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Education: Connect students of all ages with a thriving natural landscape
Habitat: Regenerate and conserve bio-diverse ecosystems
- Conserve water by applying permaculture principles to landscape design
- Regenerate bio-diverse forest, pond, wetland and prairie ecosystems, emphasizing local flora and fauna
- Apply eco-forestry to sustain existing rare Assiniboine oak-ash-maple river bottom forest
Food: Produce healthy food sustainably for humans and wildlife
- Cultivate bio-diverse, self-sustaining ecosystems that feed the widest possible variety of living organisms, including humans,incorporating diverse nut-, fruit-, berry- and seed-producing plants.
- Create minimal-maintenance perennial and annual garden beds for all Brandon residents to enjoy and harvest.
- Respect ecological principles by using organic and holistic agriculture techniques.
Education: Connect students of all ages with a thriving natural landscape
- Provide opportunities for self-propelled, minimal-trace recreation, including wildlife viewing, picnicking, biking, skiing and more.
- Partner with university, college, public schools and others to conduct and apply research in biology, ecology and permaculture.
- Host workshops and cultural events on diverse artistic and scientific themes, including gardening, permaculture, ecology, wildlife biology, music, heritage, health, and more
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