SEED is giving youth in North Simcoe opportunities to address issues of food security while getting the experience of launching and promoting a social enterprise within the local community. With the support of community partners, The Karma Project has designed an intensive education program with hands-on training in gardens, kitchens, and markets.
SEED is a research project of the Social Research and Demonstration Corporation.
Engaging young adults in the full process of business, while discovering the benefits of work-led education as they build a social enterprise. Youth gain real-world experience as they work together to create, develop, deliver, and market products and services.
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The SEED Badge program is a youth-focused, youth-driven training program that focuses on social enterprise. Youth benefit by learning skills while earning valuable certifications and high school credits. Once through the program, the Badge signals to food industry employers that their candidate is a pre-trained, pre-screened future employee.
Fresh, local fiddleheads are pickled in a zesty brine. A perfect addition to your charcuterie platter.
Wild leeks, or ramps, have a mild, oniony flavour. Pickled in a slightly spicy brine, try it in your next Caesar.
Local rhubarb is stewed and sweetened with sugar. Top your Greek yogurt or oatmeal with this sweet and tangy condiment.
Fresh strawberry flavour, try it on vanilla ice cream for that perfect sundae. Your PB’s new favourite J.
Our 2018/2019 cohorts are wrapping up.
If you’d like to learn more about future education programs, please send us an email!
Gardening is an essential learning component of the SEED program. Participants learn to harvest many plants including the scapes of a garlic plant.
Supported by a dedicated group of local professionals, this hands-on education program allows youth to collaborate, share, and grow!
If you or a youth you know would like to learn more about SEED, we would love to hear from you!
We welcome inquiries from teachers, media, support and community partners. Send us an email through this form.