Assiniboine Food Forest
Dénomination enregistrée : Assiniboine Food Forest Incorporated
Numéro d'entreprise : 812044170RR0001
Cet organisme est désigné par l'Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC) comme organisme de bienfaisance enregistré. Ils se conforment aux exigences de l'ARC et ont reçu un numéro d'enregistrement d'organisme de bienfaisance.
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