Northern Agricultural Development Blogs
NEW: The Food Manufacturers’ Playbook
A new resource for food and agri-tech producers to gain valuable knowledge to improve productivity, efficiency, and environmental performance. The “Playbook” describes a roadmap for efficient food and agri-tech production aligned with environmental efficiency. No two businesses are exactly alike. Facilities, equipment configurations, peoples’ skills and infrastructure differ. …
Agri-Food Energy Cost Savings Initiative – Apply Now!
This $10 million Program funded by the Canadian and Ontario governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) is focused on supporting projects that prioritize reducing greenhouse gas emissions by investing in new technology and equipment, as well as building or facility modifications. Eligibility Eligible applicants include…
Analyst Tutorial: Emerging Industries
Analyst, a web-based tool by Lightcast can help those involved in economic development better understand a region and make good decisions about how to build strong regional economies in Ontario. Analyst can help economic developers identify emerging industry opportunities in a region using location quotient and shift-share analysis.…
Grocery & Specialty Food West, Vancouver – Get Exclusive Discounts and More at the Ontario Pavilion!
The Grocery & Specialty Food West trade show is back in-person this year on April 24-25 in Vancouver! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is partnering with the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG) to offer an exclusive discount to Ontario food and beverage processors…
Facilitating Strategic Planning Program – A Free Webinar Training Series for (Not-For-Profit) Organizations
A Free Webinar Training Series For (Not-For-Profit) Organizations This train-the-trainer series is designed for organizations to gain valuable skills and tools to facilitate their own strategic planning. Based on the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Strategic Planning Resource manual, this step-by-step interactive webinar series will help…
Teeny Tiny Summit on March 1, 2023 – Planning for Community Vitality
The next Teeny Tiny Summit will take place on March 1, starting at 10 am and will be focused on planning for community vitality. Planning allows for an effective use of the resources available and provides a clear path on how to accomplish your identified goals. To register…
Black History Month – Celebrating Black Figures in Ontario’s Agri-food Sector
In celebration of Black History Month, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is honoured to celebrate the contributions of Black Canadians to the agri-food sector in Ontario. Did you know that February was first celebrated as Black History Month in Canada by the City of…
Freight Costs continue to drop in 2023
Over the past year imports from overseas and the domestic movement of consumer goods continue to decline. This affects the cost of hiring trucks and trailers. Most goods move in containers from overseas and unheated trailers (dry vans) for domestic truck-only shipments. Temperature-sensitive goods such as food is moved…
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