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Every Food Web feature grows from real conversations with farmers, food entrepreneurs, community organizations, and policymakers. Download the guides, reports, and consultations that shaped the platform.

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Nova Scotia Food Security Focus Group Tour

The insights from this tour shaped the foundation of our Kitchen Rental Platform and validated the need for easier ways to connect kitchens and food makers.

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Dalhousie University Sustainability 2023 Capstone Project

Through surveys, interviews, and a SWOT analysis of food asset maps across Canada, the students identified opportunities to improve collaboration and data sharing among local food stakeholders.

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Cover of the Dalhousie University Sustainability 2024 capstone project report

Dalhousie University Sustainability 2024 Capstone Project

The students identified opportunities for shared farm infrastructure; helping farmers rent, lease, or lend equipment and facilities through a digital platform.

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Farmers Market Nova Scotia Internship Report

Before Food Web launched in 2023, Justin completed an internship with the FMNS to investigate how small food entrepreneurs could access commercial kitchens and scale their market-based businesses.

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Dalhousie Campus Food Resource Survey

As part of an independent study at Dalhousie University’s College of Sustainability, Justin Andrews conducted a comprehensive analysis of the university’s food system.

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Central Zone Community Health Plan (2025–2029)

Nova Scotia Health's Community Health Boards identified food insecurity as one of seven key priorities across Halifax Regional Municipality and West Hants.

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