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November 5, 2013

Ministry of Agriculture and Food

Bill to Promote Local Food Passes Final Vote
Ontario Committed to Supporting Farmers, Building Stronger Agri-food Industry

Join us on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at 3:30pm EDT when, in the lead-up to the October 1st launch of Ontario’s Farm to School Challenge, farm to school program leaders will come together to share their own stories of success that are set to inspire schools and help them access the tools they need to set the table for local foods.

The proposed Ontario Local Food Act encourages public institutions to support local foods.  Can a viable business case be made for local food in healthcare? Join us for a lively discussion and highlights from a recent 3-year, multi-method University of Guelph study as we explore the key issues and challenges associated with this timely topic.

Est ontarien Taste… the shores of the Ottawa River!

Elgin County Economic Development is pleased to present the Local Food Challenge Bake-off. 

The two winners of the Ontario Farm to School Challenge are...

Greenbelt Fund grantee Joshna Maharaj has been recognized for her work to restructure hospital food as part of The Catalysts, The Globe and Mail's "talent search for creative Canadians."

The Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) Annual Trade Show is the leading foodservice and hospitality event in Canada. A comprehensive forum of industry products, the CRFA Show attracts 12,000 industry professionals and puts them face to face with exhibitors showcasing all their latest products. From new trends in foodservice through to the latest in energy efficient equipment, restaurant owners, operators and buyers will find everything they are looking for at this convenient, one-stop marketplace.

Since its inception in November 2011, Ontariofresh.ca has provided a forum for socially, environmentally, and economically responsible Ontario food businesses to connect and support one another.