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.…

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…

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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