A Crop and Business Showcase: Exploring Programs and Opportunities

Event Details

Time: January 22, 2014 from 9am to 11am
Location: Roma Club
Street: 19 Seacliff Drive E
City/Town: Leamington
Website or Map: http://goo.gl/maps/ThzhZ
Phone: 519-674-1699
Event Type: drop-in, information, session
Organized By: ontariotomato
Latest Activity: Jan 9, 2014

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Event Description

Would you like to learn more about programs and resources in agricultural business, risk management, and innovation, including Growing Forward 2? Are you interested in exploring the potential and pitfalls of various crop alternatives for your farm?

Sure you can grow these things, but is there a market and do you want to be in it? Are you looking for alternative crop opportunities to diversify your operation? Talk to the specialists with expertise in specialty crops, vegetables, fruit, tree nuts, industrial crops, irrigation, and more.

What programs are you eligible for and how do you access them? Is there support under Growing Forward 2 to help area farm businesses with innovation or transition? Business specialists with OMAF and MRA – those who know the programs inside and out – will be on hand to steer you through.

Drop in on Wednesday, January 22 to talk one-on-one with OMAF & MRA business and crop specialists. Browse our displays, resources, and online tools. The Crop and Business Showcase will be at the Roma Club in Leamington from 9 to 11 am and at the Countryview Golf Course near Chatham from 2 – 4 pm.

The event is open to all interested growers. Drop in during showcase hours to browse the displays and talk to OMAF & MRA specialists. There is no charge and no pre-registration is required.

Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 (drop in anytime during Showcase hours)

9:00 – 11:00 am

Roma Club

19 Seacliff Dr. E, Leamington

2:00 – 4:00 pm

Countryview Golf Course

25393 St. Clair Rd. (Hwy 40), between Chatham and Wallaceburg

Brought to you by OMAF & MRA

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