Register now: 5th Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference
Posted: September 9, 2015
Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites / News from Sustain Members
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Register now for the 5th Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference taking place November 4-5 at Belleville Travelodge.
From Eastern Ontario Local Food:
Registration is now open for the 5th annual Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference hosted by the Cities of Belleville and Quinte West, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
This year’s conference theme is “Creativity+Collaboration=Action” and will focus on innovative businesses and organizations that realize the value of collaboration to help pave the way to success. Participants will have the opportunity to tour local food sites, collaborate with local food stakeholders, be inspired by speakers and network with peers and industry experts.
Local food producers and others that support local food can now register for the November 4th Local Food Tour and Reception, followed by a full conference agenda on November 5th.
The conference program begins with keynote speaker, Cory Van Groningen of VG Meats. Cory is a farmer at heart but also appreciates the business side of farming. VG Meats began in 1970 and has evolved from a 3-room facility to an integrated value chain enterprise. His grandfather was a trained butcher who emigrated from Holland and eventually made his way back to the trade here in Canada. The family purchased a custom slaughter operation in Simcoe where they became focused on quality, seeing an opportunity here to really make a difference. Cory will share his story, as well as thoughts on how to attract and retain youth in agriculture, develop value chains, foster innovation and promote local food.
Online registration is open at www.eastontlocalfood.ca. Attendees can register for the full conference including the Quinte Region Local Food Tour and Reception scheduled for Nov. 4th.
A Local Food trade show will also be a feature of the conference. Exhibitor information can be found www.eastontlocalfood.ca.
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