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Haliburton County’s local food system is flourishing in exciting and innovative ways, and our community’s appetite for greater access to local food is unmistakable.

Harvest Haliburton invites you to learn more about this growing interest by taking part in our upcoming Food and Agriculture Forum. This day-long interactive event will be held on March 5, 2019 at the Minden Community Centre and will explore opportunities for economic development in the food and agriculture sector.

Who should attend? Planners, Economic Developers, Food Producers, Food Processors, Retailers, Restaurateurs, Food Tourism operators and promoters, Environmentalists, Eaters, and anyone interested in creating a Sustainable Food System for our region.

Why should I attend? Steve Duff, Chief Economist and Heather Candler, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor both with OMAFRA will be discussing the new Agriculture Economic Development Tool. This Agricultural Economic Development Tool is designed to help economic developers, land-use planners, municipal councils and community leaders explore agriculture as an economic development opportunity. Jocelyn Beattie, our regional OMAFRA Planner with be leading the Municipal Food Planning session.

Sneak preview of the day’s agenda:

• Short presentations highlighting successful food-related projects and initiatives happening in our community
• Keynote Address – Tools and Strategies for Enhancing Economic Development in the Local Food Sector by Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor and OMAFRA’s Chief Economist
• Delicious Lunch with local ingredients
• Facilitated sessions with experts in the field – this is where we need you to share your expertise as we brainstorm key objectives for Haliburton County’s food system future, culminating in an action plan for bringing these goals to fruition. You will be given the opportunity to share your perspectives on topics such as:
 Local Food Marketing and Branding
 Food Tourism
 Municipal Food Planning
 Community Needs in the Food and Agriculture Sector

Haliburton County’s local food culture is blossoming. Come and lend your voice to this vital conversation. Your input is essential!

If you are opting for a “stay-cation” this March Break, bring the family to the S.G Nesbitt Memorial Arena for a week of fun on the ice where there will be chances to join in on public skating, broomball and shinny.