Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference
Posted: September 17, 2014
Categories: Events / Food in the News / GoodFoodBites
The fourth annual Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference is taking place on November 24-25th in Kingston.
For a full agenda, sponsorship information, and to register, please visit www.eastontlocalfood.ca
From the conference organizers:
The 2014 Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference is our region’s annual conference bringing together leaders involved in all aspects of our local food system. This event gives you the opportunity to:
• Get a “bird’s eye view” of what’s happening in local food throughout eastern Ontario;
• Make key connections with businesses and organizations that can support your work;
• Attend sessions that address current challenges in Eastern Ontario’s local food sector;
• Enjoy and celebrate eastern Ontario’s local food offerings with others who are as passionate about local food as you are.
Who should attend?
• Businesses involved in the local food sector: producers, processors, restaurants, retailers, food service providers, wholesalers and distributors
• Institutions interested in providing local food
• Organizations supporting local food with projects and programming
• Municipal staff and politicians interested in tapping into the value of local food for tourism, health and prosperity
• Economic developers exploring opportunities in local food
• Researchers who work with the local food sector
• Anyone interested in learning more about eastern Ontario’s exciting local food economy.
This Year’s Theme: Niche to Mainstream
A decade ago, critics said that a growing consumer interest in local food would never be more than a small niche in the agricultural economy. Today, we see more and more organizations recognizing the power of local food in their communities. That’s why this year’s theme for the Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference is “Local Food: Niche to Mainstream”. The program will be focused on tools needed to manage growth to create a sustainable local food system. As always, the topics presented will provide participants with best practices, tools and resources, and contacts for potential collaborations. A lively trade show and a local food tour will again be a part of this year’s conference.
Get in touch
Twitter: @eolocalfood
Facebook: facebook.com/EastOntLocalFood
Eventbrite: 2014eolfc.eventbrite.ca