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SUMMARY:Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dear Local Food Colleagues and Collaborators\, \nThe 2019 Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference is coming to Cornwall and you are invited! The City of Cornwall\, the United Counties of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry\, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture\, Food and Rural Affairs are pleased to be partnering to bring this unique regional local food event to the NAV Centre in Cornwall on November 13-14. \nWho should attend? \n\nFarmers\, food entrepreneurs\, retailers\, restaurants\, and supporting businesses that are participating in the local food economy.\nFood service providers in public sector institutions interested in sourcing more local food.\nMunicipal staff and political leaders who want to grow their agriculture and food economy\, and share their experiences with others.\nSupporting businesses\, services\, and organizations who are dedicated to the success of local food projects.\nPolicy-makers who want to understand how their work can enable a thriving agriculture and food economy.\nAnyone who wants to learn more about this active and growing sector in Eastern Ontario.\nSupporters who want to experience what the region has to offer.\n\nThe theme of this year’s conference is “Growing Communities Together”. \nThe conference begins on November 13 with three half-day tours to choose from. The three routes are: Mohawk Community of Akwasasne; Cornwall and SDG Counties: Highlands Tour; and Cornwall and SDG Counties: Seaway Tour. All tours will offer stops featuring local food and beverage tastings\, and inspiring projects led by visionary community leaders. \nTours will be followed by a local food reception at the NAV Centre\, where you will be treated to a wide variety of the region’s best local food offerings. \nThe following day\, a full day conference will feature keynote speaker Tareq Hadhad of Peace by Chocolate. He will be sharing his experiences of rebuilding his family’s business in rural Canada after fleeing their native Syria and losing everything. His message is one of hope\, resilience\, and inclusion. Later that day\, you will experience: \n\nA plenary discussion about the future of local food in Eastern Ontario.\nThree streams of breakout sessions\, featuring topics focused on “Business”\, “Municipal”\, and “Community”.\n\nThe full agenda-at-a-glance can be accessed here: http://www.eastontlocalfood.com/agenda-2/ \nRegistration is open! To order your tickets\, please see: https://secure.ticketpro.ca/?lang=en&server=ww2&aff=NAV#def_1332979890 \nInterested in trade show and sponsorship opportunities? We’d love to hear from you! Please have a look at our background document here: http://www.eastontlocalfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Sponsorship-English-updated.pdf \nWe look forward to having you join us at a wonderful event in Cornwall in November. \nSincerely\, \nYour 2019 Conference Team \nwww.eastontlocalfood.com \n
URL:https://old.fmc-gac.com/calendar/eolfc/
LOCATION:Nav Centre\, 1950 Montreal Rd\, Cornwall\, Ontario\, K6H 6L2\, Canada
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