Agriculture and Rural Affairs Newsletter
May 2019 | Volume 8, Issue 2
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In This Issue
- Brock Youth Centre’s (BYC) Business Idea Pitch Competition winners announced
- White’s Creek Flower Farm now open for business near Beaverton!
- Celebrate spring at the Regional Farmers' Market on June 18
- Poll: How do you receive local news?
- Business Count returns to north Durham this summer
- Envision Durham: Seeking input on climate change and sustainability
- Agriculture for all ages celebrated at Durham Farm Connections
- Save the date! Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for Kids takes place on May 25
- Economic Development Week takes place May 6 to 11
- Teeny Tiny Summit brings big ideas to rural Durham
- Municipal councillors and stakeholders take part in community economic development workshop
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Brock Youth Centre's (BYC) Business Pitch Idea Competition winners announced
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The sixth annual Business Idea Pitch Competition finals were held at Port Perry High School where students from Brock High School, Port Perry High School and Uxbridge Secondary School pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win one of three cash prizes. The students gained experience presenting their ideas, thinking on their feet, and gained employability skills that will help to navigate today’s economic playing field.
Congratulations to the top three winners:
- First place: Demitri’s Woodworking (Demitri Torres)
- Second place: Society (Kara Steffensmeier)
- Third place: Mind At Ease (Melody Cannon)
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White’s Creek Flower Farm now open for business near Beaverton!
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Located just north of Beaverton, White’s Creek Flower Farm sells Ontario grown flowers on a family owned and operated farm, complete with an outdoor patio and lots of parking. Shoppers can visit the farm’s on-site gift shop for fresh-cut bouquets and an array of local art and other products. Check out the farm at B1125 Concession 7 in Beaverton.
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Celebrate spring at the Regional Farmers’ Market on June 18!
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The Regional Municipality of Durham will be hosting a Regional Farmers’ Market on June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters in Whitby. There will be an abundance of local produce, tasty snacks and value-added agricultural products available. Make sure to bring a cooler and reusable shopping bags!
Celebrate Ontario Local Food Week June 3 to 9, 2019!
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Poll: How do you receive local news?
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The Regional Municipality of Durham would like to know how to best reach residents and stakeholders in north Durham.
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Please take a minute to tell us how you stay informed about local news.
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Business Count returns to north Durham this summer
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The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic Development Department, is conducting its eighth Business Count to gather statistics from local businesses about their operations. Businesses in Durham, including farm operations and home-based businesses, should expect a knock on their door this summer, as part of an annual Regional project to gather employment statistics and build a stronger local economy.
To view the 2018 Business Count results, visit durham.ca/businesscount.
In addition to in-person visits, home businesses and farms are encouraged to conveniently complete an online survey by visiting
durham.ca/businesscount.
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Envision Durham: Seeking Input on climate change and sustainability
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The Regional Municipality of Durham’s Planning Division recently launched Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan. Over the next four years, the Region is reaching out to area municipalities, conservation authorities, the public, businesses and other stakeholders, including the agricultural community, to gather their views and opinions on a range of topics.
As part of Envision Durham, an Agriculture and Rural System Discussion Paper was released for public input on March 5. Joint consultations on this discussion paper have been taking place in conjunction with the update of the Region’s Agricultural Strategy.
The next discussion paper on climate change and sustainability will be available for public input beginning on May 7.
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Agricultural education for all ages celebrated at Durham Farm Connections
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More than 1,100 Grade 3 students from across Durham Region attended Durham Farm Connections, an educational program that meets Ontario curriculum requirements and allows students to be a farmer for a day.
As part of the program, an Open House event was held on April 3. This collaborative opportunity allowed the public to learn about agriculture in Durham Region, as well as get a first-hand look at local farming. With more than 975 individuals in attendance, the program was able to contribute 680 kilograms of food to the local food bank.
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Presented by Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources, Safety Day for Kids will feature a fun-filled morning of learning for children and young adults from age five to 16. The registration fee is $5 per person, or $15 per family. Please contact Karen at 416-571-2572 or onfarm@durhamfamilyresources.org by May 17 for more information and to register.
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Economic Development Week takes place
May 6 to 11
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Whether economic developers are working to support local businesses, developing strategies to grow industries, promoting entrepreneurship and innovation or attracting investment, they all work towards a common goal — to build strong and thriving communities. To learn more about Durham Region Economic Development programs and services visit
investdurham.ca
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Teeny Tiny Summit brings big ideas to communities in rural Durham
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The Teeny Tiny Summit was held last month in Orono where participants spent the day exchanging ideas and learning about ways that economic development can work for small communities. Presentations focused on the ways that smaller communities can spark big ideas and build sustainable futures. Topics included unlocking community development in small places, engaging youth through entrepreneurship, and attracting people through sport, agriculture and tourism.
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Municipal councillors and stakeholders take part in community economic development workshop
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The Community Economic Development 101 (CED 101) workshop was held last month, where members of council from all three north Durham townships, along with members of economic development and tourism advisory committees, learned about the value of CED and how to utilize local economic development resources in their community. The workshop was hosted by The Regional Municipality of Durham and the Township of Scugog, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Economic Development Week
Celebrate Economic Development Week and the contributions economic developers make to building strong and thriving communities.
More Info
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Progressive Agriculture Safety Day for Kids
Learn about on-farm safety with Durham Farm and Rural Family Resources.
More Info
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Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
The Uxbridge Chamber of Commerce presents Durham Regional Chair and CEO, John Henry as the monthly breakfast speaker.
More Info
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Contact Us
Toll-free: 1-800-706-9857
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If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact the Planning and Economic Development Department at 905-668-7711 ext. 2615 (toll-free at 1-800-706-9857).
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Region of Durham Economic Development
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