Burnbrae Farms is a sixth-generation family-owned and operated Canadian company known for its leadership in sustainable egg farming, healthy living, and community giving.
"The Foundation board was greatly impressed by the work of NOSM University and looks forward to working together," says Helen Anne Hudson, Co-Chair of the Burnbrae Farms Foundation. Mary Jean McFall, Co-Chair of the Foundation, adds, "We believe strongly in the importance of investing in students who will go on to serve communities and strengthen food and nutrition systems across Northern Ontario."
"This generous gift exemplifies a shared commitment to healthier communities. It brings together a Canadian, family-owned business with a deep dedication to nutrition and a medical university shaping the next generation of socially accountable health professionals," says Dr. Michael Green, President, Vice-Chancellor, Dean and CEO of NOSM University. "By supporting dietetic students, this partnership will help ensure Northern communities have access to the Registered Dietitians they need."
NOSM University's Dietetic Practicum Program is uniquely designed for the needs of Northern Ontario. Students complete hands-on placements in urban, rural, Indigenous and Francophone communities, gaining practical skills and an understanding of food systems, health equity, and culturally relevant care.
The Burnbrae Farms Foundation's investment will remove major financial barriers for students, many of whom relocate during placements, support families, or come from underserved regions. The impact of Burnbrae Farms' contributions will help to attract and train more Registered Dietitians in the North.
