Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance (HFFA) is a collaborative of various community partners and volunteers that supports activities to enhance local food and farming in Dufferin County and the Town of Caledon in Ontario, Canada. HFFA is a project of Headwaters Communities in Action (HCIA). 

Our Vision: 

HFFA envisions a food system that is productive, sustainable, transparent, and fair; supports the health and well-being of our residents and food providers; and contributes to the prosperous and equitable economy.

Our Values:

Environmental responsibility - We value a food system that reduces its environmental footprint through the responsible management of soil, water, air, energy, and waste.

Culture and celebration - We value food as a celebration of our agricultural heritage, cultural diversity and community connections.

Health and well-being - We value the role of healthy food in promoting mental wellness, healthy growth and development and the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases.

Food access and equity - We value everyone’s basic right to afford and physically access healthy food.

Agricultural sustainability - We value a diverse and prosperous farming community.

Economic vitality - We value the role of food and farming businesses in the Headwaters economy.