2021 Agri-Food Forum November 3-4, 2021

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Time: November 3, 2021 to November 4, 2021
Location: online
Website or Map: https://www.yorklink.ca/2021-…
Event Type: virtual, event
Organized By: The Regional Municipality of York and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Latest Activity: Aug 20, 2021

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Join for 2021 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum taking place from November 3-4, 2021.

INNOVATION AND RESILIENCY IN THE AGRI-FOOD SECTOR

Learn about enabling innovation and resiliency in the agri-food sector. This virtual event will feature industry experts in discussions on agri-tech, entrepreneurship, exploring innovative ways of doing business and building a resilient agri-food sector in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This is a great opportunity for those with an interest in regional and local economic development and land use planning to learn, network and share experiences.

Registration will open September 2021. For more information, visit yorklink.ca/agrifoodforum

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