Tag: Agri-Food
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By the Numbers: Profiling Your Agri-Food Sector Using Impactful Statistics
Upcoming Webinar – Thursday September 8, 2022. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Many communities recognize agriculture’s contribution to the region’s economy, but it’s important that community leaders have an accurate understanding of what the sector is actually producing. Building a snapshot of the local agriculture sector will support the community in prioritizing agriculture in economic…
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Recap of the Agri-Food Forum Keynote by Nikolas Badminton – Facing our Futures
Innovation & Resiliency was the theme of the 14th annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum that was co-hosted by the Regional Municipality of York and OMAFRA in early November 2021. The Agri-Food Forum was kicked off with welcoming remarks from Minister Lisa Thompson, speaking on the importance of agri-food economic development and land…
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Advancing Opportunities in the South Korean Market to Ontario Exporters
Registration is now open for the FREE South Korea Market Opportunities Webinar occurring on March 10, 2021 from 7:30 – 9:15 PM EST. The Ministries of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT) in collaboration with, the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) and the Canada Embassy in Korea will…
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Cultivating the Great Claybelt
Interest in developing and expanding agriculture in northern Ontario has increased recently. Industry groups such as Beef Farmers of Ontario have pushed to expand their sectors by utilizing underdeveloped, less expensive land in the north. OMAFRA has been working hard to provide support for this initiative. Municipalities across the district of Cochrane, coalescing under the…
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Diversifying the Cash Crop Industry in Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario, with its cooler growing conditions, is known to grow good quality forages and spring grains. However, the past three decades has seen a diversification and expansion of the cash crop sector in the north. With fewer livestock farms in the north, resulting in fewer acres of forages being grown (less livestock, less feed…
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Need Help to Start, Manage or Grow a Food Business?
Need Help to Start, Manage or Grow a Food Business? If so, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) offers many resources to individuals and businesses starting or growing a food processing business. A good place to start is with the 2015 Guide To Food And Beverage Manufacturing in Ontario. Whether you are…
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Agri-Food Innovations Recognized in South Western Ontario
The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes and celebrates the agri-food producers, processors, organizations and rural communities, who through their innovative ideas and projects are helping strengthen our communities, support a sustainable environment, create jobs and boost our economy. The following are regional award recipients from Grey County, Perth County, Simcoe County, Waterloo Region…
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Agri-Food Innovations Recognized at Award Ceremony in Sudbury
The Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence recognizes and celebrates agri-food producers, processors, organizations and rural communities, who through their innovative ideas and projects are helping strengthen our communities, support a sustainable environment, create jobs and boost our economy. The following are regional award recipients from Algoma, Sudbury and Timiskaming Districts. Mill Market – Sault Ste. Marie…
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A Closer Look at the 2015 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development Forum
Topics presented were: Building a Bio-Industrial Cluster in Southwestern Ontario One Detroit: Building an Inclusive and Diverse Entrepreneurial Community Performance Measurement guide for Agriculture & Agri-food Organizations Golden Horseshoe Food & Farming Alliance Asset Mapping Project The Closure of the Heinz Plant in Leamington Getting Results from Social Media Agriculture as a Local Economic Development…
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New Performance Measurement guide for Agriculture & Agri-Food Organizations
A new performance measurement guide has been developed for Agriculture and Agri-Food organizations. The guide takes the reader through a step-by-step process designed to to help organizations develop a performance measurement plan. Performance measurement is the ongoing process of collecting, analyzing and reporting results. Performance measurement has a ton of benefits and helps organizations in…
