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You’re invited to a discussion in cooperation for a stronger meat sector in the region Eat Local Sudbury in cooperation with OMAFRA and the Rural Agri-Innovation Network, will be hosting in person and via webinar discussion on the status of the meat system in North Eastern Ontario, what can be done to address barriers to growth and to learn from …
The inaugural Algoma Harvest Showcase presented by the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) and Algoma Table will take place October 5-11, 2015. During Algoma Harvest Showcase local restaurants will create unique autumn dishes with ingredients sourced from local farms. This summer, RAIN launched an online marketplace called Algoma Table for farms to sell local food to restaurants, retailers and food service …
Investing in Agricultural Infrastructure: “Opportunities for Field, Crop, and Energy Systems” On Wednesday, October 21st at Bruce Mines Community Hall from 1pm-4pm, RAIN will host a forum covering a variety of topics including: RAIN’s infrastructure priority mandate Tile drainage and land clearing grant program Application guidelines and incentives outlet preparation financing options meet a contractor Potential funding for on-farm Grain …
Forest Food Entrepreneurial Workshop August 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Centennial Library, 50 East St. Sault Ste. Marie Are you interested in being part of the diversification of northern Ontario’s economy? If so, you’ll want to join us for our Forest Food Entrepreneur Workshop in Sault Ste. Marie. Participants will learn about the market for and sustainable harvesting …
Algoma Soil & Crop Improvement Association Summer Tour The Algoma Soil & Crop Farm Tour will take place this year on Thursday August 13th starting at 7 p.m. This year’s Farm Tour will include stops on St. Joseph Island, including the farms of Tom Murdock and John Hawdon. Tom & Gail Murdock own Murdock Gardens where they grow vegetables and …
On July 25th, 2015 at the Johnson Township Community Centre, the new Sustain Algoma Expo formerly known as the Green Expo will be taking place. This event will feature unique initiatives and products that include food & agriculture, wood products, water management, social enterprise and arts & culture. With the change in direction, the new Sustain Algoma Expo will feature …
RAIN Rural Agricultural Innovation Network is pleased to host the FIRST Food/Agricultural Industry networking event for the Algoma and Sault Ste. Marie, ON area. Who should attend: Farmers, producers (including aqua-culture), breweries, wineries, chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, food buyers, retailers, food distributors, abattoirs, processors, public & private sector institutions, food service and economic development. With consumer demand and awareness for locally …
View Workshop Poster April 18th, 2015 – 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition Meeting Room 9154 Hwy 17 E. Bruce Mines, ON (Across from the Shell Gas Station) Fee: $15 includes lunch, pasture planning kit, handouts & demonstrations. Speakers: Ben Bartlett, DVM & Saul Fraleigh, RAIN 15 spaces available, so please RSVP with Saul Fraleigh by Apr …
On-Farm Food Safety Workshop In-class session On-Farm Food Safety Workshop Hosted by R.A.I.N Guest Presenter: Colleen Haskins, OMAFRA representative from the Food Safety Programs Unit April 13 , 2015, 9:30 – 4pm Fee: $10 includes lunch Location: Johnson Township Community Centre (at the Desbarats Arena) 1 Cameron Ave., Desbarats, ON Come to this in-class session to hear about good agricultural …
This free one-day workshop will focus on how you can gain a competitive advantage and improve your bottom line with your traceability system. Real life examples and business profiles focused on traceability best practices will be examined throughout the workshop. Learn how to assess your current traceability system to identify gaps, and methods to improve your traceability system in order …
