06/17/2026
🌱Last week, Kelsey and Rebekah from your United Way had the privilege of joining community partners for a tour of the Rama Community Farm (Rama Maawnjiydiwag Gtlgaan) and it was truly an unforgettable experience.
The visit was organized by the Simcoe County Food Council , Orillia and Area Food Strategy, and Lakehead University Orillia Campus bringing together community members and partners to learn about this incredible farm that has been growing food and community since 2017.
We toured the farm, greenhouse, and new farm building, and heard from farm manager Kailey LeDrew and team about agricultural practices, both historical and present day, including the lasting impacts of colonial history and the enduring strength of Indigenous food traditions. The farm's mission is rooted in increasing food security and food sovereignty for their community, and the work happening here reflects exactly that.
The farm supports the community in so many ways, supplying the Senior Centre, Early Childhood Education Centre, Food Bank, subscribed food boxes, as well as the Rama Country Market. and there are sales at the farm.
And yes, we got to taste some of the season's best straight from the garden! 🍓Strawberries, radishes, asparagus, snap peas, dill, and chives. There is truly nothing like fresh food from the soil.
