Join municipal colleagues and industry peers at the Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum on October 22-24, 2024, co-hosted by the County of Renfrew and Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.

This year’s theme, “Growing Together – Nurturing Agriculture for Rural Community Prosperity”, will highlight the importance of fostering agriculture growth, sustainability and collaboration in rural communities. Marking the first time coming to Eastern Ontario, the Forum is an opportunity to network, engage and share best practices and lessons learned from rural economic development and planning professionals working with and supporting the agriculture industry.

Dates: October 22-24, 2024

• Agenda – view the preliminary program here. 
  • Tuesday, October 22nd – Welcome Reception
  • Wednesday, October 23rd – Bus tour of Renfrew County farms and agri-food businesses
  • Thursday, October 24th – The 2024 MAEDPF Conference

Location: Best Western Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre Pembroke, Renfrew County, Ontario

Who should attend?

• Rural municipal planners and economic development staff who serve the Ontario agriculture sector;
• Individuals involved with agricultural economic development, policy-making and workforce attraction;
• Individuals working in the food, farming and agri-food value chain

Full agenda and tour details will be posted in September. Registration now open.