The free toolkits and resources were designed by the NCIAF to support Indigenous-led agriculture and food initiatives across Canada. Explore practical guides, templates, and learning materials to help build knowledge, strengthen planning, and support community projects and businesses.
Toolkits
Community Gardens
- Planning & Governance
- NCIAF Community Garden Checklist
- Establishing a Community Garden Presentation - Gov of SK Ministry of Ag
- Community Garden Bylaws Example from the City of Saskatoon
- NCIAF Community Garden Budget Template
- Seed Starting & Planting
- NCIAF Seed Starting (Zone 3) Toolkit
- NCIAF Seed Starting Planner
- Vegetable Specialist
- Infrastructure & Testing
- Trickle Irrigation Guide - Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
- Water Testing Source Protocol - Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
- NCIAF Soil Testing Guide
- Interpreting Soil Test Reports (provided by SGS Crop Canada Inc)
- SGS Soil Sampling Guide July 2021
- OMAF Vegetable Recommendation Tables 2014
- SGS Soil report Example
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Harvest & Preservation
- NCIAF Canning & Preserving Toolkit
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Success Stories
- Ochapowace Community Garden Presentation