Mitch Deschatelets leisure farms talks about how they adjusted their business for COVID by alternating picking rows, minimal contact check-out, and streamlining customers coming through the farm and more. leisurefarms.ca #ONLocalFood #northONag

Can’t wait to dig into this hearty Northern Ontario-inspired cassoulet! Thanks chef Pamela Hamel Pamela Hamel #ONlocalfood

Two webinars remain in the virtual North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference and one chef led lunch “Taste of Northern Ontario”. Register today bit.ly/3oA7KrS #ONLocalFood

Join today’s webinar of the North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference, which will feature Surviving and Thriving: The Resilience of Local Food. Learn from users of new and innovative e-commerce platforms and tools. bit.ly/3oA7KrS #ONLocalFood

Danielle Collins, an #EcDev policy analyst from Ontario Federation of Agriculture shares some info stats on the impact COVID-19 has had on the agri-food sector and some resources OFA has developed in response to it. #ONLocalFood Danielle Sharman

Today's the day for Innovations in the Local Food Frontier: Greenhouse, Vertical Farming, Aquaculture & Aquaponics webinar as part of the North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference bit.ly/3oA7KrS #ONLocalFood

Today is the last session in the North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference series. Don’t forget to tune in to learn more about greenhouse production, aquaculture, and vertical farming! To conclude, there will be a chef-led lunch at 12pm: ow.ly/vpch50DvNuQ #ONLocalFood

The final event of the North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Virtual Conference will take place today at noon. Enjoy a virtual Chef Led “Taste of Renfrew County”. bit.ly/3oA7KrS #ONLocalFood

Learning about greenhouse production this morning at the final session of the North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference with Fadi Al-Daoud from @OMAFRA #ONLocalFood #northONag Regional Ec Dev NOFIA Renfrew County EcDev

Learning about greenhouse agriculture from @OMAFRA greenhouse vegetable specialist, Dr. Fadi Al-Daoud. Did you know that the highest concentration of greenhouses in North America is in southwestern Ontario? #ONLocalFood #OntAg

Fadi shares some great resources for greenhouse education and training University of Guelph Cdn Greenhouse Conf greenhousecan @OMAFRA #ONLocalFood

Next up, we are learning about all things aqua!! Michael McQuire from @OMAFRA shares about Ontario’s aquaculture industry. #ONLocalFood

This is a sector in agriculture that I find fascinating 🐟 #ONLocalFood

I just learned something new. Here's the list 👇 of eligible species for culture in Ontario. 🐟 #ONLocalFood

Next, @OMAFRA Aquaculture & Aquaponics specialist, Michael McQuire provides an informative presentation on aquaculture production systems and why aquaculture is eco-efficient and beneficial for meeting the "Seafood Gap." #ONLocalFood

So what is vertical farming? Fadi Al-Daoud gives us a break-down of production methods. Some of the main crops grown in these systems are leafy greens, micro greens, herbs, and they are even experimenting with small fruiting crops. #ONLocalFood @OMAFRA

Learning from Fadi Al-Daoud about the future of growing #ONLocalFood through intensified production models, on the last day of the North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference @OMAFRA NOFIA

Vertical farming has a lower land footprint compared to other types of farming. It also reduces pesticide use and improves food security for remote communities! #ONLocalFood #OntAg

Thank you to all that took part in the virtual North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference – Local Food More Than Ever bit.ly/30UsYHz Share your thoughts of the conference #ONLocalFood NOFIA @CountyofRenfrew @OMAFRA

Register for the May 6 Greenhouse Production webinar. Learn from a great line-up of speakers from @OMAFRA, OFVGA, DSBCGlobal and more who will discuss different aspects of #greenhouseproduction in Northern Ontario. #OntAg bit.ly/3nGe5Dr