Selling Food to Ontario Workshop with Harvest Hastings and OMAFRA

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: January 25, 2022

Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites / Webinars

Harvest Hastings and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are hosting a Selling Food to Ontario workshop on February 16, 2022.

In the session, local and regional panelists will share tips on how to get products from farm to shelf to table, and attendees will have the opportunity to network with other local food champions.

The event agenda has been copied below:

8:45 — Introduction and welcome
9 – 9:45 — Market Channel Opportunities
Local and regional panelists share their experiences of moving from farm gate to farmers markets to retail/restaurants
9:45 – 10:15 – Some things to consider from a Regulatory perspective:
Join a small breakout room session on one of the following topics:
1. Working with the Public Health Unit
2. Provincial guidelines for meat and poultry – OMAFRA
3. Federal – egg grading – CFIA
10:15 – 10:30 — Indigenous Food Sovereignty Showcase
Meet Kyle Wannamaker of Wagon Wheel Gardens
Break 10:30 – 10:45
10:45 to 11:30 — Getting it on the Shelf
Local and regional retailers and restauranteurs answer these questions:
1. What does it take to get on your table/shelf?
2. What do you see as emerging demands for local food products?
11:30 – 11:45 — Indigenous Food Sovereignty Showcase
Meet Aric Augonie of Earth Haven
11:45 – 12:25 — Local Resources and Business Supports
Learn what programs are available to help you on your journey, including:
• Local Food Processing Centres
• Business Supports
• Business Development Resources and Funding Programs
12:25 — Closing, thank you and evaluation

Register to attend online here.