Fair Finance Fund

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The Fair Finance Fund is proud to be a supporting partner of Interconnected, this year's EFAO Conference. This annual conference draws over 300 farmers, growers, and food producers from across the food system for two days of learning and celebration. buff.ly/3UrgLGy

Questions about the application process? Reach out today to receive one-on-one support from our team who will be more than happy to answer questions, review documents and share key tools and resources. Learn more and to apply, visit the buff.ly/3Udy5Pe

Due to popular demand, our autumn intake period has been extended to Friday, November 1st! That means you have just under two weeks to apply for a loan of up to $200,000 for your growing food or farming social enterprise.

We support projects across the agri-food and food sectors, from equipment purchases, business improvements, increased production capacity and more. To learn more about our eligibility criteria, visit buff.ly/3XEJPLm today.

Are you looking to grow your food or farming business? Our autumn intake is now open! Since 2019, we have helped dozens of social impact enterprises Ontario access the capital they need to thrive.

Mark your calendars! Our autumn intake opens on Tuesday, October 1st and stays open until October 18th. To learn more about or loan eligibility and application process, head over to buff.ly/3XEJPLm

"Allyship is not a badge you wear, it is something to embody, something you need to practice everyday across your workspace and personal life." - Michelle Chin-Dawe, Nourish Fund Coordinator #chfanow #allyship #chfatoronto

"No one business can survive without the buy-in of the whole community." - Bookie Adekanye, @YSpaceYU on the importance of allyship for startup businesses. #chfanow #allyship #foodandfarmsector

"Don't wait to be given a seat at the table, build your own table." - Nourish Fund Coordinator, Michelle C-D on navigating the food and farm sector as a woman of colour. #chfanow2024 #chfa #dei

Join Nourish Fund Coordinator, Michelle, at the #CHFAnow conference on Friday, Sept 20 for a breakfast and inspiring panel discussion on how underrepresented entrepreneurs can overcome challenges through partnerships. Thank you @CHFA for inviting us to be part of this event!

On August 26, Isabelle will discuss her farm, production practices, land access journey, and the strengths and limitations of working with draft horse power. Participants are invited to stay for an informal potluck gathering! Learn more and register: buff.ly/4cpkXwF

Vintage Soil Farm is a draft horse-powered farm near Smiths Falls, owned and operated by Isabelle Rodé. The farm runs a full-season CSA program offering vegetables for sale and pick-up in multiple locations across Eastern Ontario.

The survey will help the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to better understand the needs of current and prospective Ontario farmers interested in, or already engaged in, local selling opportunities. Learn more at: buff.ly/4fHUPzL

In response to demand and growing interest in seizing local selling opportunities (e.g., direct-to-consumer sales, value-added agriculture, and agritourism), the Ontario Federation of Agriculture is conducting a survey as part of the new Cultivating Local project.

There's still time to sign up for our third and final session of Path to Purpose 2024. Join us on Wednesday, July 31st at noon! Register today at buff.ly/4fk0oUT

Known for its community support and socially responsible practices, the brewery is proud to produce high quality, small batch beer and soda using local ingredients, such as hawberries and sumac. Stay tuned for more stories from our visit to Split Rail!

Thank you to our clients, Split Rail Brewing Company, for showing us around your facility and teaching our team about the seasonal sumac harvest!

Join us tomorrow for session #2 of our Path to Purpose series! We'll explore effective bookkeeping practices, gain insights into creative financing options such as grants and community bonds, and much more! A few spaces still available > buff.ly/3Ye1Div?

With a mission to source powerful plant medicine, harness and respect their potency and purity and share these healing properties with like minded businesses, TruNorth is working to share the world of medicinal mushroom offerings. Stay tuned to learn more about TruNorth Naturals!

A big thank you to our client community, TruNorth Naturals, for hosting us on a short visit to learn how they sustainably and ethically harvest funghi from remote forests in Canada.