Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network

In response to the increasing demand and interest in selling local, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture has launched the Cultivating Local workshop series offering 9 free online workshops to help new and experienced farmers looking to learn more about the opportunities to sell direct to consumers in Ontario.  You do not need to be an OFA member to attend these workshops.

1. Market Trends and In-Demand Local Products in Ontario: November 14
2. Getting Started in Value-Added Agriculture, Food and Beverage November 21
3. Selling at Farmers’ Markets December 5
4. Selling to Restaurants and Institutions December 12
5. Selling Online and Leveraging Social Media Platforms January 9
6. Labeling and Attributes: Organic, Free-Range, Gluten-Free, and more January 16
7. Exploring Agritourism Opportunities January 30
8. Selling Local in Rural and Remote Ontario February 13
9. Beyond Food: Opportunities in Textiles, Ornamental Horticulture and More February 27

Visit OFA’s dedicated Cultivating Local website to learn more. –  ofa.on.ca/cultivating-local.

Note: These workshops are offered in English only.