Durham Ag & Rural

#DurhamRegion is home to over 615 crop farms that grow a variety of seed, grain, fruits, vegetables and more. We have lots to celebrate this #OntAgWeek.

An apple a day is extra sweet during #OntAgWeek! 🍏🍎Did you know #DurhamRegion is home to the Apple Capital of Canada and is one of Ontario’s top apple producers? Pick one up and celebrate!

🍂 Thanksgiving is almost here! What better time to savour the fresh, local flavours of #DurhamRegion? Shop farm-fresh for your holiday meals and celebrate the harvest during #OntAgWeek. bit.ly/3PwO3Aw

Farming has always been at the heart of #DurhamRegion. 🌾 #DYK we’re home to more than 1,200 farms that feed and fuel our communities every day? That’s worth celebrating this #OntAgWeek!

From boars to beef, sheep to poultry, and so much more #DurhamRegion is home to over 580 livestock farms. 🐄🐑🐓 Plenty of reasons to celebrate this #OntAgWeek! @RegionofDurham

It’s Ontario Agriculture Week! 🍎🌽 From October 6–12 we celebrate the incredible contributions of our local food and farming community. Discover more about local food in #DurhamRegion: InvestDurham.ca/LocalFood #OntAgWeek

@TownshipOfBrock, @TwpofScugog and @twpuxbridge are working to implement recommendations making it easier to launch or expand on-farm and agriculture-related businesses. ✅ Clearer guidelines ✅ Streamlined approvals ✅ Farmland protection Learn more: bit.ly/4aThlCd

🫶A huge shoutout to those who made this year’s Precision Agriculture Field Day in #DurhamRegion unforgettable! 🚜 In partnership with @farmconnections, high school students experienced cutting-edge ag tech, live demos and discovered career paths on and off the farm.

🍎 Celebrate Local Food Week by exploring the journey of #DurhamRegion’s apples—from #farmtoplate. 🍎 Discover the full story: bit.ly/3YWGOYX. #loveONfood #LoveLocal

🍽️ Let’s feast locally! Celebrate Local Food Week by dining out at one of #DurhamRegion’s Feast On® certified businesses. 🫛 Find a restaurant committed to supporting local food and drink: bit.ly/3Z5aClC. @DurhamTourism #loveONfood #LoveLocal

🍽️ What’s on your plate for Local Food Week? 🍲Get cooking #DurhamRegion with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and make something delicious with these local food recipes: bit.ly/3YU5QaD. @durhamfarmfresh #loveONfood #LoveLocal

🌱Dig into Local Food Week. There’s no better time to savour the farm-grown goodness in #DurhamRegion. 🚜 Find a #DurhamRegion farmers’ market near you and support local farmers: bit.ly/4kyuQfG. @durhamfarmfresh #loveONfood #LoveLocal

Fresh local flavours? 👌Yes, please! 🥕 For Local Food Week (June 2 to 8), enjoy food that is grown, harvested and produced in #DurhamRegion. 👀 Find all things delicious at our Local Food guide: bit.ly/4mrJEi6. Visit @durhamfarmfresh : bit.ly/4kh9LXB.

Telling your Ag story has never been more important than it is today. Learn from Angus Kelly, Government Relations Specialist & Lobbyist from Washington DC, & Andrew Campbell, Ag Communications Specialist, to advance Ag into the future. Register here: …ultureLeadershipProgram.eventbrite.ca

DAAC & the DRFA are hosting “In the Know” mental health training on April 24, from 9-2, at the Goodwood Community Centre. In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed for farmers, their families, and Ag workers. Please RSVP here by April 18: forms.office.com/Pages/Response…

Join us on March 25 for our next module featuring a presentation on Strategic Management for the Growing Operation, & a great lineup of farmer panelists who will share their business growth stories. eventbrite.ca/e/durham-agric…

Recommendations have been drafted for agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses in #northDurham. 🚜 📅 Tell us what you think by taking an online survey and attending our March 3 Open House. Find the survey and open house details at bit.ly/4aThlCd.

Join Elaine Froese on February 25 for a "Finding Fairness in Farm Transition" workshop. Learn tips, tricks and tools that your farm can utilize when talking and planning for farm transition. Follow the link to learn more and register: …airnessInFarmTransition.eventbrite.ca

🚜 Like any business, a farm requires good communication to succeed. Join Elaine Froese on February 25 to learn how to handle tough issues and communicate effectively. Register for the Durham Agriculture Leadership Program: bit.ly/49GCDUM.

🌟Start the New Year off right by elevating your leadership and business skills. 📎 Register now for the Durham Agriculture Leadership Program. This four-module series starts in January and runs once a month until April. Learn more and register at: hubs.ly/Q0307zsP0.