Agriculture & Rural Economic Development Newsletter
October 2022 | Volume 11, Issue 5
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In This Issue:
Grown in Durham
- Location unveiled for Barrett Centre of Sustainable Urban Agriculture
Made in Durham
- Port Perry's Kwik Signs continues to leave their mark on some of Canada's biggest brands
Regional Feature
- Durham Region Employer Playbook: Strategies for immigrant inclusion in Canadian workplaces
Funding Opportunities
- Digital Main Street funding available until October 31
Programs, Updates & News
- Call for applications to the At Home Incentive Program
- Durham Region accepting applications for appointment to Regional Advisory Committees
- Avian influenza resources available online
- Gates Open recap
- Sargent Family Dairy hosts the 2022 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) Farm Tour
- Invest Durham Founders Series – Innovative agri-tourism businesses
Upcoming Events
- Celebrate Agriculture Gala
- Parasport Games 100-Day Countdown
- Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum
- Social Media 101 Workshop
- Scugog Chamber of Commerce: Chat & Cheers Networking Event
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Location unveiled for Barrett Centre of Sustainable Urban Agriculture |
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In September 2021, thanks to the generous support of The Barrett Family Foundation, Durham College launched the Barrett Centre—which has a vision to become an internationally recognized hub of excellence in urban agricultural practices, research, education and training. This includes a dynamic urban farm and an education and research program—to turn undeveloped land in Durham Region into a vibrant, active farm that supports the community.
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Port Perry's Kwik Signs continues to leave their mark on some of Canada's biggest brands |
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Did you know that approximately 68 per cent of customers believe that a store’s signage reflects the quality of its products or services? A businesses sign is one of the first things potential customers see. Kwik Signs, located in Port Perry, has been a proven leader in the sign industry for more than 38 years. Kwik Signs has worked with many well-known clients from across Canada including Swiss Chalet, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Longo’s, Freshii, GoodLife Fitness, Coffee Time, Taco Bell, and St. Louis Bar & Grill, among many others. From concept designs to installation, Kwik Signs truly is a single-source sign solution.
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Durham Region Employer Playbook: Strategies for immigrant inclusion in Canadian workplaces |
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Is your business having trouble addressing workforce needs in today’s challenging labour market? Immigrant talent can play a key role in addressing these workforce needs. Durham Region employers are strongly encouraged to review the Durham Region Employer Playbook to learn how they can recruit, hire, onboard and integrate immigrants into their workplace!
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Digital Main Street funding available until October 31 |
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Small businesses employing 1 to 50 people with a commercial location are encouraged to apply for their $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant through the Digital Main Street program. Application portal closes October 31.
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Call for applications to the At Home Incentive Program |
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is accepting applications to the At Home Incentive Program, which provides funding support and expedited planning approvals to develop affordable housing in Durham Region. The deadline to apply is December 21 at 4 p.m.
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Durham Region accepting applications for appointment to Regional Advisory Committees |
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The Region of Durham has several advisory boards and committees whose members are appointed by Regional Council.
The Region is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee among others.
Additional information, including the full list of committees and terms of reference for each, can be obtained by visiting the committees page on the Region of Durham website.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Regional Clerk by email to appointments@durham.ca by 4:30 p.m., on October 27.
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Avian influenza resources available online |
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As of September 23, the movement and participation of birds in events where co-mingling can occur is prohibited to reduce the risk of avian influenza spreading. Learn more about avian influenza.
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Durham Farm Fresh and Durham Tourism hosted their Gates Open: Find your Flavour event on October 1 and 2. This event coincided with the beginning of Ontario Agriculture Week. 10 host farms participated and opened their farm gates to the public so visitors could see the working farm, enjoy special activities and purchase farm-fresh products. Many farms are still open to the public beyond the Gates Open weekend. For a list of farms open to the public across the region, visit DurhamFarmFresh.ca.
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Sargent Family Dairy hosts the 2022 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee (DAAC) Farm Tour |
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Congratulations to DAAC for organizing and hosting another successful annual farm tour. Guests got an inside look at a working dairy farm and on-farm dairy processing facility in addition to learning about diversifying farm businesses, animal nutrition, livestock genetics and field crops. We would like to send a big thank you and congratulations to Sargent Family Dairy for being amazing hosts and opening their farm gates for attendees.
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Invest Durham Founders Series - Innovative agri-tourism businesses |
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Meet the founders of three of Durham Region’s innovative farm businesses who have diversified from traditional agriculture to grow their agri-business right here in the region.
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Celebrate Agriculture Gala |
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Join Durham Farm Connections at their annual Celebrate Agriculture Gala happening on October 27 at the Scugog Community Recreation Centre. The evening will include locally produced appetizers and beverages, dinner, awards and networking.
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Parasport Games 100-Day Countdown |
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Everyone is welcome to join in on the 100-Day Countdown to the Durham Region 2023 Ontario Parasport Games!
Guests will have the opportunity to try out parasports; snap a photo with the Ontario Games mascot, Pachi; and preview the 2023 Games medal design! Light refreshments will be provided.
There's no cost to participate, but non-perishable food items will be collected in support of local food banks as part of the Games’ commitment to sustainability.
Date: October 27 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. Presentation will begin promptly at 5 p.m.
#Paramazing
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Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum |
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The County of Brant is hosting the fourteenth annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum on November 2 and 3, with the theme of Tradition, Innovation and Regeneration. The event is co-hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Social Media 101 Workshop |
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As part of Do It In Durham Entrepreneurship Week 2022 (November 14 to 18), the Scugog Chamber of Commerce presents: Social Media for Small Business Workshop. Join Chris Creamer and Kristen Meyer-Creamer on November 15 at 1 p.m., as they walk attendees through strategies to take your business’ social media game to the next level!
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Scugog Chamber of Commerce: Chat & Cheers Networking Event |
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Join the Scugog Chamber of Commerce at Jester’s Court Pub in downtown Port Perry on October 13 at 5 p.m., to network with fellow Scugog and north Durham business leaders. Tickets are $20 (plus HST) and include one drink and appetizers.
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For more frequent updates on Durham Region success stories, resources, local news, fun facts and more, follow @DurhamAgRural on Twitter. #DurhamAg #NorthDurham
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