Celebrate Local Food Week

June 1, 2020

From June 1st – June 7th, we will be celebrating the bounty of local food grown, produced, and processed in Algoma and across Ontario! 

Algoma farmers and producers work hard every day to grow, harvest, and raise healthy and nutritious food for you. They give us access to fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, maple syrup, honey, artisanal products, and so more. Show your support by:

1. Fill your plates with locally grown and produced food from Algoma

Fill your plate with locally grown and produced food from the region. Share what is on your plate by using #BuyAlgoma and #loveONTfood across your social media networks. 

2. Tune in to our Online Farm Tours featured every day at 4:00 pm. 

Get a behind the scenes look at the day to day operations of our local farmers and producers. Tune in at 4:00 pm on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/buyalgoma) from Monday to Friday. Learn about the people behind the farm, what is being grown and produced in the area, and how you can support local. 

Farm Features: Algoma Highland’s Wild Blueberry Farm & Winery, Sunnynook Farm, Hogan’s Homestead, Maple Acres Farm & more!

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Northern Ontario Value-Added Agriculture (NOVA) Program Launches

October 11, 2024
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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