The 2025 season is off to an incredible start! Black Creek Community Farm had the privilege of participating in Evergreen Brick Works’ Seedy Weekend, and what an experience it was! From meaningful conversations with community members to exciting new partnerships, the event was a huge success. A Market to Remember!...
- Mar2025
FACES OF BCCF: MEET FARZANA!
March 4, 2025
Hey everyone! I’m Farzana, and I’m thrilled to be a part of Black Creek Community Farm as an Administrative Assistant trainee! From the moment I stepped into BCCF, I knew this was more than just a farm—it’s a movement, a community, and a resilience hub where real change happens. As...
- Feb2025
FACES OF BCCF: MEET NANA AFIA!
February 8, 2025
My name is Nana Afia Pokuaa Appiah-Kubi, and I am thrilled to join the team at Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) as the new Administrative Assistant trainee. I am a placement student taking Project Management at North Eastern University. It is an honor to become part of an organization dedicated...
- Dec2024
Exciting Opportunities to Join the BCCF Team!
December 28, 2024
Are you passionate about food justice, community engagement, and making a meaningful impact? Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) is thrilled to announce two dynamic job openings that could be your chance to contribute to transformative work in the Jane-Finch community and beyond. 1. Community Support Coordinator As our Community Support...
Growing Food, Reducing Emissions, and Cultivating Resilience at Black Creek Community Farm
December 11, 2024
Imagine a city where your favorite fruits and vegetables are grown just steps away—on rooftops, under hydro corridors, or in community gardens. This isn’t a dream; it’s happening now. At Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF), we’re proud to be part of TOsustain (Toward Sustainable Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture for Net-zero...
- Nov2024
FACES OF BCCF: Meet Nuradin, our Market Garden Facilitator!
November 19, 2024
Hello, BCCF community! My name is Nuradin Mohamed-Nur.
BCCF Gathers with Change-makers in Halifax, Nova Scotia
November 15, 2024
Empowering Youth, Building Resilience, and Fostering Partnerships at Black Creek Community Farm In Toronto’s Jane-Finch community, Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) stands as a pillar of resilience and empowerment, serving as an essential hub for food justice, youth leadership, and community well-being. Each year, BCCF engages dozens of young people...
Ohemaa Boateng, Executive Director of Black Creek Community Farm, is honored to contribute to the 2024 Toronto Vital Signs Report, highlighting the deepening issues of poverty and vulnerability in Toronto. The report reveals that close to half of the city’s population now earns below a living wage, with over 2.7...
- Oct2024
Black Creek Community Farm Shines in the Toronto Star!
October 19, 2024
We are beyond excited to announce that Black Creek Community Farm and our Executive Director, Ohemaa Boateng, were recently featured in the Toronto Star, by Food Report Karon Liu, highlighting our farm as an urban oasis in Toronto’s northwest. The article shines a spotlight on our commitment to food justice,...
- Sep2024
Celebrating the Dedication of Our Summer Youth Interns
September 3, 2024
This summer, Black Creek Community Farm proudly welcomed 19 youth interns through partnerships with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement, Canada Summer Jobs, and Focus on Youth Toronto. These passionate young individuals gained invaluable hands-on experience in urban agriculture, community engagement, and...