Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCEDNet)

CCEDNet is a member-driven organization that seeks to increase the scale and effectiveness of community economic development (CED) - helping organizations and individuals strengthen their communities and create solutions to local needs. In Fall 2008, CCEDNet provided funds to the Harvest Moon Society and Harvest Moon Local Food Initiative to hire an intern staffperson that would help coordinate HMLFI endeavors and activities over a 6 month period. For more info on CCEDNet, click here.

Environmental Conservation Lab (ECL) - University of Manitoba

Our research in the ECL incorporates both quantitative and qualitative approaches to management and conservation-related problems that affect rural communities around the world. Recent research and educational programs have focused on issues related to rural decline in the Prairie Provinces. Current research explores the role of networks such as co-ops in building social cohesion and what role this plays in the adaptive capacity of producers and rural communities. Find out more about the ECL here.

Heifer International

In 2006, Heifer International provided financial support to assist in the development of the HMLFI. Heifer envisions "a world of communities living together in peace and equitably sharing the resources of a healthy planet. Heifer's mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and to care for the earth." Read more about Heifer International here.