A Local Food Adventure - Shop, Taste, Experience Local and WIN

July 29, 2020
Buy Algoma, Buy Local - Read it here first! Stay tuned for the official launch of the Local Food Trail this Friday! 

Hit the Local Food Trail, a self-guided local food adventure from Wawa to Algoma Mills and everywhere in between. The route gives people an extra incentive to support local.  By tasting some remarkable locally inspired dishes, shopping for local products or experiencing a tour at over 60 farm-gates, farmers’ markets, restaurants & cafes, breweries, wineries, and retailers and you could win one of five prizes, valued at over $1,800. 

How it works:

1. Visit a Trail Stop 
Explore the Local Food & Drink Map (coming Friday), find over 60 of our favourite local spots or check out our itineraries providing unique and authentic local food experiences that you will not want to miss. A new itinerary is released every week! 

2. Taste, Shop or Experience
Start making memories with friends and family at a Local Trail Stop location. Dine at a restaurant, shop at a farmers’ market, or take a tour at an Alpaca Farm, there is something for everyone!

3. Collect Your Stamp 
Snap a picture and check-in to your trail stop location by uploading your picture on the Buy Algoma, Buy Local website (coming Friday). Once your picture is uploaded, you will receive your digital stamp. 

4. Win 
Collect three or more stamps and you will start earning entries to win. The more you collect, the better your chances to win. You will also receive recognition as a Local Food Lover, Local Food Enthusiast or Local Food Connoisseur. 

Grand Prizes 

 #TasteAlgoma | Local Food Lover 
Win $400.00 towards your favourite local restaurants & cafes, wineries, or breweries. Collect 3 stamps to be entered to win and receive your Local Food Lover badge. Proudly sponsored by Algoma Power and Community Development Corp. of SSM & Area 

#ShopLocal | Local Food Enthusiast 
Win $450.00 towards your favourite local farms, farm-gates, farmers’ markets, and retailers. Collect 9 stamps to be entered to win and receive your Local Food Enthusiast badge. Proudly supported by PUC and SooMill. 

#Experience Local | Local Food Connoisseur 
Win a 2020 Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) box from a local farmer near you, 16 weeks of locally grown vegetables and a private winery or brewery tour for four. Valued at over $500.00. Collect 15 stamps to be entered to win and receive your Local Food Connoisseur Badge. Proudly supported by Algoma Country and City of Sault Ste. Marie. 

Social Media Photo Contest 
Tag your photos @BuyAlgoma and #AlgomaLocalFoodTrail to be entered in to win additional prizes through the Buy Algoma, Buy Local Facebook page. Proudly sponsored by NORDIK Institute, BDO, Huron North Community Economic Alliance and Village Media. 

“The Algoma region is one of the most beautiful in Ontario and we want people to experience that,” says David Thompson, Manager of the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), “The Local Food Trail provides you with the information and resources to experience what our local vendors have to offer and gives you a chance to win some incredible prizes.” As a non-profit organization, RAIN relied on sponsorships to be able to offer prizes. “The generosity of our local businesses is incredible and a perfect example of local supporting local,” explains Thompson. 


Learn more about RAIN and Buy Algoma, Buy Local


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Northern Ontario Value-Added Agriculture (NOVA) Program Launches

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The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) has launched the Northern Ontario Value-Added Agriculture (NOVA) Program to empower agri-food entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario to develop new food products. By offering workshops, training sessions, networking events, and a mentorship program, NOVA aims to equip Northern entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed for long-term business growth and sustainability. Supported by $42,080 in funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, NOVA will address the critical need for professional development in the agri-food sector. It focuses on enhancing entrepreneurial skills, improving safety and risk management practices, and providing strategies to expand market presence at home and abroad. “The agri-food promise and potential of Northern Ontario is immense, and our government will continue to work with Northern partners like the SSMIC to help seize it,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “NOVA will help unlock more of the huge untapped entrepreneurial energy and ambition of Northern agri-food entrepreneurs to build strong local businesses, create good-paying jobs and strengthen Northern Ontario’s economy.” Program goals include strengthened business capabilities, job creation, and increased economic activity, leading to a more vibrant and sustainable agri-food sector in Northern Ontario. By fostering public engagement with agriculture and local food, NOVA will also contribute to rural development and enhanced community well-being. "Through the NOVA Program, we are excited to provide agri-food entrepreneurs with the tools and networks they need to thrive," said Peter Bruijns, Executive Director of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre. "This initiative not only supports individual businesses but also strengthens our entire region's agricultural ecosystem." For more information visit: https://rainalgoma.ca/programs/the-northern-ontario-value-added-agriculture-nova-training-program/ SSMIC would also like to thank FedNor the Government of Canada, and the Sault Ste Marie Community Development Corporation for their support in this exciting program. 

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