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The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to supporting the development, growth and sustainability of local food and agriculture initiatives in Eastern Ontario. The EOAN operates in Prescott-Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, Cornwall, and the Ontario portion of Akwesasne.

Marketing

Build comprehensive and meaningful connections between consumers and agrifood partners through dynamic promotional initiatives.

Expand Network membership by widely promoting who we are and how we can help.

Capacity Building

Connect agri-food partners with the support, training, and resources they need to thrive.

Strengthen organizational capacity to ensure Network sustainability and success.

Championing

Understand the realities of our members and act as their champion in matters of sector development.

Position the Network as an invaluable sector leader, worthy of investment.

Promoting Member Products and Services

Shopping locally, especially for food and beverage does wonders. Discover the great food and beverages, the unique flavours, and the beautiful people behind it all.

Buying local food builds the local economy for mutual prosperity. It supports small scale family farms and food artisans. It grounds you in local identity and flavours. It creates bonds and relationships between producers and consumers.

Visit the EOAN’s promotional website, Savour East Ontario.

Become a Member

Let’s make our region a great place to live, work, play, and visit with wonderful farmers and food artisans, great regional flavours, and memorable experiences.

Membership includes:

  • Support and growth opportunities through our vast network.
  • Participation in cooperative marketing strategies such a food asset mapping and farm tours.
  • Participation in regional meetings, events, training, social events.

News and Updates

Experience Ontario 

Experience Ontario 2025 supports in-person festivals or events in Ontario that will: Application Guide for grants that support Festivals an Events 1. Draw tourists and increase visitor spending through innovative programming in partnership with businesses and community partners. 2. Provide job opportunities for Ontarians in the tourism, culture, and entertainment sectors.

OTF Grant Application Deadlines 2025

  • Capital Grant opens February 5th to March 5th.
  • Seed Grant opens July 23rd to August 20th.
  • Grow Grant opens October 8th to November 5th.
  • Youth Opportunities Fund opens  November 5th, 2024 to March 12th, 2025.

 

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