In an exciting announcement last week, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food reported that the province’s grape growers harvest a record 79,756 tonnes of grapes valued at nearly $100 million. This harvest will provide the fruit for a special year of wine-making in the Golden Horseshoe, where we...read more
Ontario has recently again recognized agri-food industry innovators whose ideas and products are creating jobs, growing local economies and bringing more Ontario products to consumers. Our previous blog post showcased two of the province’s Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. These award winners were also among 50 regional award...read more
Last month the Premier’s Awards for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence were given out to recognize and applaud several Ontario innovations that improve upon existing products, create jobs and drive economic growth. The award winners were announced and celebrated at the annual Premier’s Summit on Agri-Food. Niagara’s Foreign Affair Winery and...read more
The Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance (GHFFA) announced Thursday, October 31, that the anticipated Asset Mapping Phase 1 Project Report has now been completed. The official announcement and discussion of the findings took place in Simcoe, Norfolk County at the Municipal Agricultural Economic Developers Conference. The project comes...read more
Panoramic picturesque farms. Local veggies and smoked birch. Ontario’s Premier. Sparkling Champagne. Passionate speakers. Elaborate, irresistible apps. Networking and laughter. An outside buffet dinner abundant with flavour. And Jamie Kennedy. These are just some of the highlights of Halton’s 33rd Annual Farm Tour on Sept. 19. A large bus...read more
It’s that time of year again – yes, farm tours are sprouting up across the Golden Horseshoe. Among the interactive, entertaining day, the main purpose of these tours is to reach out to various politicians, government officials, stakeholders and the educational community to build an understanding of the opportunities...read more
On 1 October 2013, the Golden Horseshoe Food and Farming Alliance submitted a letter to the Legislative Committee on Social Policy as it prepares for hearings regarding Bill 36, the Local Food Act in the coming week. Access the PDF of the letter. The letter highlights the Food and...read more