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AGRICULTURE AND RURAL AFFAIRS NEWSLETTER
December 2017 Volume 6, Issue 6
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| Coach House Studio has something for everyone! |
Coach House Studio, located in Utica (Scugog Township) is home to a wide variety of vendors. Coach House Studio features products from local artisans, and prides themselves on having something for everyone, no matter what your taste. Some products include furniture, antiques, vintage finds, original art, home décor, fashion accessories, handmade crafts, and more. Be sure to check out their holiday barn, to get everything you need for the holiday season and visit their website at coachhousestudios.ca.
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How to find the perfect holiday tree locally
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Looking for the perfect Christmas tree? Bring your hot chocolate, and make it an afternoon adventure with your family exploring local farms for that special one of a kind tree. Visit Durham Farm Fresh to see the farms close to you!
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REGIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
At The Regional Municipality of Durham, we aim to serve you by keeping you up-to-date on current economic development initiatives, projects and opportunities in Durham Region. Project highlights include:
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As of mid-December, DurhamTourism.ca and InvestDurham.ca will be part of the new durham.ca website, in an effort to streamline how we deliver information to the public. The merger is a result of months of consultation and development.
Both DurhamTourism.ca and InvestDurham.ca will automatically be redirected to their respective new sections on the new Regional website -- we encourage you to visit the site when we celebrate our official launch on December 13!
The current URLs will bring you to the new website, which we continue to build with the latest information, news and events. The Agriculture and Rural Affairs program information can be found on our Doing Business landing page, or via our new search bar. Share your feedback with us by emailing YourOpinionCounts@durham.ca
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Shop local this holiday season!
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The holidays are quickly approaching, so why not shop at local vendors this year for your Christmas gifts. By shopping locally, not only do you support businesses within Durham Region, you can find unique, one of a kind gifts for everyone on your list.
From antiques, to fashion accessories, local shops in the Township of Brock have it all. For holiday savings, download coupons from the Brock Board of Trade.
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Business Retention and Expansion project aims to address production, distribution and access to local food
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The Local Food Business Retention and Expansion (BR + E) project is a community-based business visitation project, led by the Region of Durham's Agriculture & Rural Affairs Economic Development team, aimed at supporting local business development and job creation in the agri-food food sector. Between January and March 2018, trained volunteers will conduct confidential interviews with local food related businesses across Durham Region to understand the needs, concerns and opportunities for producers and consumers. Local food businesses are encouraged to participate, and volunteers are being sought to assist with the business interviews. To learn more or to get involved contact agriculture@durham.ca.
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UOIT Agricultural Leadership Program
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The Ontario Institute of Technology's (UOIT) Agricultural Leadership Certificate Program consists of five highly interactive courses, aimed at helping those who work in the agricultural sector. The program consists of a collection of leadership, communications, human resources, marketing, public relations and management courses that will help participants understand what is required to be successful in their industry. To find out more about courses and enrolment, visit the course page.
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Brock Youth Centre creates new entrepreneurship
program
for young adults
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Entrepreneurial Development Generating Employment (EDGE) is new to the Brock Youth Centre and it is open to young adults-aged 18 to 29-with the aim of helping them start their own businesses. Participants don't need to have a concrete business plan, the EDGE program will help young adults develop a business idea. Participants compete to win a prize package of monetary value and professional services to assist their ideas into reality. The first meet and greet takes place on Wednesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. in Beaverton.
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Uxbridge Community Improvement Plan
program materials now available to the public
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The Township of Uxbridge Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is a collection of programs intended to encourage developments or improvements to downtown Uxbridge. Visit the Town of Uxbridge website for program information, application forms for the program and frequently asked questions.
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Celebrate Agriculture Gala in Scugog honours
Durham Farm Families
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The fourth-annual Celebrate Agriculture Gala was held on October 26 at the Scugog Community Centre and recognized three Durham Farm Connections Celebrate Agriculture award winners, and 133 Canada 150 Farm Families who have been farming in Canada since 1867 or longer. The evening honoured a total of 133 farm families from Uxbridge (22), Scugog (36), Clarington (40), Brock (20), and Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering (15). For more information about award winners, please visit durhamregion.com.
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Cultivating the Urban Agriculture Policy Conversation
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On November 2, Durham Integrated Growers (DIG), Durham Food Policy Council (DFPC), and Durham Region, with the support of Feed the Need Durham, hosted a half-day workshop, Cultivating the Conversation: A Workshop on Urban Agriculture Policy. The workshop was developed for municipal staff and discussed DIG and DFPC research that scanned urban agriculture-related policies across the Region. Participants learned about different approaches to urban agriculture policy within the City of Hamilton, and the findings from the DIG and DFPC Durham scan. Feedback from these discussions will help determine next steps.
The urban agriculture policy scan report, Digging for a Just and Sustainable Food System, can be found at durhamdigs.ca.
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Building Business Forum inspires entrepreneurship
in north Durham
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The Regional Municipality of Durham, in partnership with the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, hosted the sixth-annual North Durham Building Business Forum (BBF). The half-day conference was held at Blackstock Recreation Complex in Scugog, bringing business leaders together to inspire new ideas, make strategic connections and strengthen the local economy. It featured business representatives from north Durham, including Mike Gibbs from Branching Out Florists and Jingles Gift Shop and Women's Clothing Store; Arthur Field from Nexus Coffee Company; Lianne Megarry from Dark Horse Studio; and Mila Haynos from Lavender Blu.
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Local 4H leader wins Syngenta 4H Arbour Award
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Livestock Lane is an idea that Mary Ann Found put in place almost six years ago, with a primary focus on agriculture education. This is the primary reason why she received the Syngenta 4H Ontario Arbour Award-the highest honour a 4H volunteer can receive in Ontario. The award recognizes the dedication and hard work that volunteers contribute as 4H leaders. Mary Ann is a retired school teacher, and never stops teaching children about agriculture. From talking cows, to a wide variety of workshops, Mary Ann is creative in her teaching methods. Congratulations Mary Ann! To learn more about Mary Ann and about the Syngenta 4H Arbour Award read the 4H Ontario press release.
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