Agriculture Development Blogs
Agriculture Economic Development Training starting April 15, 2026
Strengthening Ontario’s Rural Economies Through Agriculture Agriculture plays a central role in Ontario’s rural economy – driving jobs, investment, and vibrant communities. By building agriculture economic development capacity, communities can better adapt to change, support local businesses and strengthen long-term resilience. To help municipalities, economic development professionals and…
Strategic Planning for Your Organization – Webinar Series
A Free Webinar Training Series For Not-for-Profit Organizations begins February 25, 2026! This free train-the-trainer webinar series is designed for organizations to gain valuable skills and tools to facilitate their own strategic planning. Based on the Ministry of Rural Affairs’ Strategic Planning Resource manual, this step-by-step interactive webinar…
Join the 17th Annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum in Collingwood
October 22–23, 2025 Join us for the 17th Annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum (MAEDPF), themed “Cultivating Common Ground.” Co-hosted by the Ministry of Rural Affairs and the County of Simcoe, this two-day forum will be held at the Georgian Bay Hotel & Conference Centre in…
Welcoming Communities: Supporting the People Behind the Harvest
Importance of International Agricultural Workers in Ontario Each year, approximately 45,000 International Agricultural Workers (IAWs) arrive in Ontario, accounting for 28 per cent of Ontario’s primary agriculture workforce. Beyond their work in the fields, every IAW supports one to two local jobs up the supply chain (transportation, marketing…
New dates! Strategic Planning for Your Organization – Webinar Series begins March 20, 2025!
A Free Webinar Training Series For Not-for-Profit Organizations This free train-the-trainer webinar series is designed for organizations to gain valuable skills and tools to facilitate their own strategic planning. Based on the Ministry of Rural Affairs’ Strategic Planning Resource manual, this step-by-step interactive webinar series will help organizations…
Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative and Information Sessions
On September 24, 2024, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced an investment of up to $1.5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help members of underrepresented groups start and grow businesses in the agri-food sector. Through the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative…
Register early and save! 2024 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum coming to Eastern Ontario
Early bird registration and room block at the Best Western ends September 29. Registration closes on October 7. Early Bird Registration and room block at the Best Western Inn ends September 29, 2024. Registration closes on October 7th. The Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum (MAEDPF) is…
Register early and save! 2024 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum coming to Eastern Ontario
Early bird registration and room block at the Best Western ends September 29. Registration closes on October 7. Early Bird Registration and room block at the Best Western Inn ends September 29, 2024. Registration closes on October 7th. The Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum (MAEDPF) is…
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