2019 North Grenville Rural Summit April 12th-13th

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Author: Sarah Fox

Posted: March 20, 2019

Interested in starting or growing an agricultural business? The 2019 Rural Summit is your opportunity to learn, share and network with local farmers, business owners, public servants, politicians and related industry professionals, taking place on Friday, April 12 — Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at Parish Hall on the campus of the former Kemptville College (830 Prescott Street in Kemptville, Ontario).

The first day of the two-day summit will feature a keynote speaker, multiple plenary sessions, a moderated panel discussion and a signature farm-to-table lunch. The second day will feature additional networking opportunities, hands-on workshops and a local food tour. Attendees will walk away with new information, practical ideas and tools that you can use right away.

Just some of the topics that may be discussed include:

How to plan for farm succession
How to create a business plan
Tax benefits of running an agriculture-based business
Funding and other supports
Developing agri-tourism
Alternatives to traditional farming methods
Economic development opportunities in cannabis research and development

For event tickets or more information about the event, follow the Rural Summit on social media:

Facebook: Rural Summit – North Grenville
Instagram: @ngruralsummit
Twitter: @ngruralsummit

Or, email angie@itmevents.ca or visit their website www.ruralsummit.ca.