{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66f99f2b57b1d9bb19ab3ee2/696714ab85eeb568536f402f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tom Armitage - The SEED - Breaking Barriers to Good Food","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Growing Guelph</em>, we sit down with <strong>Tom Armitage</strong>, Manager of <strong>The SEED</strong>, a community food project of the Guelph Community Health Centre. The SEED is redefining how we think about food insecurity—with a focus on dignity, access, and collaboration. From sliding scale markets to Fresh Food prescriptions, The SEED is at the heart of building a more equitable food system in Guelph.</p><p>We trace Tom’s personal journey from studying graphic design to organic agriculture, and his deep roots in local food through programs like Backyard Bounty. Tom also shares how his graduate work under Dr. Evan Fraser helped shape the foundation of The SEED.</p><p><br></p><h3>Topics We Cover:</h3><ul><li>Tom’s transition from design to food justice</li><li>The early days of The SEED and its community-driven beginnings</li><li>Sliding scale markets, upcycled kitchens, and Fresh Food Rx</li><li>How The SEED collaborates with other Guelph organizations</li><li>Food insecurity in Guelph—what’s at the root, and what’s needed to fix it</li><li>Embedding equity and dignity into food access</li><li>How you can get involved—volunteer, donate, or advocate</li></ul><h3>Learn More About The SEED:</h3><ul><li>Website: <a href=\"https://theseedguelph.ca/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theseedguelph.ca</a></li><li>Instagram: @theseedguelph <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/seedguelph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/seedguelph</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"facebook.com/TheSEEDGuelph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">facebook.com/TheSEEDGuelph</a></li></ul><h3>📰 Related Articles &amp; Resources:</h3><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/tom-armitage?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tom Armitage Profile – U of G</a></li><li><a href=\"https://guelphchc.ca/our-leadership-team/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guelph CHC Leadership Team</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/community-builders-awards-this-years-health-care-award-winner-makes-good-things-happen-in-guelph-9074615\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GuelphToday: Health Care Award for Tom Armitage</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.guelphmercury.com/news/the-seed-s-sliding-scale-markets-serve-everyone-in-guelph/article_5d1ac709-abcb-5b2f-90a7-fdd430adefb6.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Guelph Mercury: Sliding Scale Markets</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.guelphtoday.com/local-news/food-for-thought-as-the-seed-volunteers-play-key-role-in-guelphs-food-security-10809149\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Volunteers Power Food Security</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Thanks for tuning in—and for sticking with the show after a short hiatus! More conversations with local changemakers are coming your way soon. Until then, let’s keep Growing Guelph!</strong></p>","author_name":"Growing Guelph"}