Author: ON Regional Economic Development
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Online Agriculture Economic Development Training
If your community is looking for ways to support your local agriculture sector; plan on attending the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) online Agriculture Economic Development Training. The course is split into two sessions (April 8, 10am- 12pm and April 22, 10am-12pm). Click here to register. This interactive training will: Share key…
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A First-Timer’s Guide to Agriculture in Spain
I started 2020 by doing something I never thought I would do: travelling to Spain to learn about agriculture and rural communities. This once-in-a-lifetime learning experience from January 7-18 was a part of the Advanced Agriculture Leadership Program (AALP), offered by the Rural Ontario Institute. AALP is an executive professional development program for those working…
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Tips for Completing Your Rural Economic Development (RED) Program Application.
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program supports activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario and opens doors to rural economic development. The program is now open and will accept applications until February 24, 2020. Applicants are required to read the program guidelines before completing an application. The program guidelines provide detailed information on eligible applicants, project…
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Planning Principles for Creating Healthy Rural Communities
According to this article published in 2016, 1 in 5 Ontario residents live in rural communities. As with larger urban areas, the health of residents in these rural areas is becoming more important as the population ages. Increasingly, municipalities, planners, and public health professionals are understanding that there are clear linkages between the built environment…
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Everything You Need to Know About Leasing Greenhouses
Farm business and greenhouse owners are presented with all sorts of opportunities. You might be looking at expanding your operation and need another greenhouse, or you may be thinking of slowing down and reducing production. Either way, it is always a good idea to weigh the options available to you. This article focuses on leasing greenhouses,…
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The Rural Economic Development (RED) is Accepting Applications
What is the RED Program? Rural Economic Development (RED) is a cost-share funding program that supports projects that create strong rural communities in Ontario. What are RED Outcomes? RED applications are assessed on their ability to result in one or more of the following: Jobs retained or created Investments attracted or retained Businesses attracted, retained…
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The Future AgriWorkforce – Data, Strategies and Opportunities
On December 12, 2019 the Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Community of Practice hosted a webinar on the future of the agri-food workforce. This webinar focused on workforce challenges in the agri-food sector and methods in which economic development organizations and practitioners can use data and strategies to address these challenges. Cassi Brunsveld from AgScape…
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Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative intake 2 now opened
What is the timing of the Intake? The next application intake for the Place to Grow program will be from January 6 to January 27, 2020. Overview webinar on the Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative OMAFRA staff will be conducting two public webinars to provide an overview of the Initiative, and the process for…
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Snapshot of 2018 Downtown Revitalization Community Report Card
Downtown Revitalization is a four-stage initiative focused on providing communities with the resources and knowledge needed to stimulate investment and reinvestment in traditional downtown districts. Since 2005, over 70 communities across rural Ontario have used and been supported by OMAFRA’s Downtown Revitalization program and resources.
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Food, fun and friendship at the 2019 Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference
Planning a 2-day regional local food event is no easy task, especially when it includes: three separate culinary tours a local food reception, and a full day program that with a dozen sessions and thirty-seven speakers The planning process takes time, an incredibly skilled and committed team, and fantastic host communities. Luckily, this year’s Eastern…