This week our executive director, Ohemaa Boateng, and Value-Added Coordinator and in-house chef, Bashir Munye, got a chance to hang out with Rick Campanelli from Breakfast Television to promote the amazing urban agricultural work our team does throughout the year and our highly anticipated 12th Annual Farm Festival. Thank you...
- Jul2024
BCCF Welcomes Rick Campanelli from Breakfast Television
July 17, 2024
- Jun2024
Get Moving with Zumba at Black Creek Community Farm!
June 29, 2024
Hey Community Members, Are you ready to add some excitement to your fitness routine and have a blast while doing it? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce that Black Creek Community Farm is hosting a series of free energetic and fun-filled Zumba classes every Tuesday evening. Mark your...
- May2024
APPLY TODAY TO BECOME A FARM FESTIVAL VENDOR!
May 15, 2024
Become a Vendor at BCCF’s 12th Annual Farm Festival, July 20th! Vendor applications are open for BCCF’s 12th Annual Farm Festival scheduled for July 20th, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Our farm festival creates a space for the community to come together and bask in the joy of...
Black Creek is located within an area renowned for its dense immigrant demographic. The strenuous process that some may face, of departing from a familiar homeland and adapting to a new cultural milieu is inherently challenging. However, amidst this transition, one may find comfort and continuity in the culinary...
- Apr2024
Stretching his creative capabilities on a farm: Joshua’s experience as a BCCF Placement Student
April 29, 2024
Hello, my name is Joshua and I was a student completing student placement requirements with Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF). Prior to my time at BCCF, I had no knowledge of the existence of the farm and had heard about the farm through school and the potential opportunities I would...
Hey! I am Eric Eidian, a fourth-year student at York University majoring in Business and Society. I volunteered at BCCF for my placement in my social economy stream. BCCF is interesting to me as I have a background in food. My family owns a franchise pizzeria which I have now...
- Mar2024
On March 2nd, we were busy exchanging seeds and seeds of knowledge at Evergreen Brick Works Seedy Saturday! The event was buzzing with activity as attendees enjoyed workshops, seed exchanges, expert talks, and delicious food. Our very own Chef Bashir Munye served up samples of BCCF’s Zucchini Stem Relish and...
Urban Harvest Community Food Workshop Kick off
March 7, 2024
Rita, a long time farm volunteer and our placement students, Ashley and Joseph kicked off this year’s Urban Harvest Community Food Workshop with their presentations. Ashley showed how she reduces food waste by using up vegetables remaining in her crisper at the end of the week and turning them into...
Faces of BCCF: Meet Jessie!
March 7, 2024
Hello! My name is Jessie and I am currently a student in my 4th year of studies at York University completing a degree in Health and Society. I am thrilled to be starting my journey as a Development Trainee at Black Creek Community Farm thanks to their amazing student placement...
Faces of BCCF: Meet Joshua!
March 7, 2024
Hello, my name is Joshua Ndikumana, I’m a current student at York University completing my course placement requirements at Black Creek Community Farm. At the Farm, I will be joining the Market Garden team and will volunteer with my crew members to help the farm where I can. In the...