Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and planning forum

Registration now closed

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 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 closed. Registration closed October 6th.

Travel and Accommodations

The forum is being held in the City of Pembroke and Renfrew County.

Getting to Pembroke

• Ground Travel: Pembroke is located approximately 145km west of Ottawa and 400km northeast of Toronto.
• Air Travel: Ottawa International Airport is the nearest commercial airport. Ground transportation is required from the airport to Pembroke.
• Rail Travel: VIA Rail Stations are located in Ottawa and Smiths Falls. Ground transportation is required from the station to Pembroke.

Accommodations

• Room blocks have been set-up at the Best Western Pembroke Inn and the Holiday Inn Express Pembroke. To book your room, use the appropriate link provided below.

Rate: $145/night Cut-off date: September 29, 2024 Book online: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book

Rate: $145/night Cut-off date: September 29, 2024 Book online: https://www.hiexpress.com/ Click on “View Prices” (located in top right corner of page), enter dates and rates will appear.

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