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2009 City of Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Action Plan Project
Update: The final draft of the City of Kawartha Lakes Agriculture Action Plan is near completion. Please check back soon for updates.
- Download Workshop Flyer (PDF)
- Agricultural Industry Planning Workshop
- Thursday, February 18, 2010
- Ops Community Centre
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Free Local Lunch Provided
- Registration Required - 324-9411 ext. 1232
Background Information
Council of the City of Kawartha Lakes has identified the development of an Agriculture Action Plan for Kawartha Lakes as a Strategic Priority for this term. This project is supported by the Agriculture Development Advisory Board and the Victoria Haliburton Federation of Agriculture, with additional funding support by FedDev Southern Ontario and the Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation.
Council’s Strategic Objectives for Economic Development:
- To focus on our communities economic strengths
- To utilize strategies that are strongly driven toward business interests
- To raise awareness of the City’s unique economic opportunities
- To attract investment to assist the operations of businesses in our communities
- To provide consultative assistance to business owners
- To promote and maintain commercial and industrial growth
- To encourage continued development of a skilled workforce
WHO - Should participate in this survey?
- Primary Producers
- Processors
- Distributors
- Wholesale/Retail
- Manufacturers
- Input Suppliers
- Service Sector
- Ag Organizations incl. Commodity, General Farm Organizations, Youth Organizations, etc.
- Government and Related Agencies
- Social Food Distribution Networks
HOW - Will the Ag Action Plan Be Developed?
- Communication of the initiation of the project (Fall 2009)
- Hard copy flyers distributed through local ag businesses
- Media release
- Web page posting on City of Kawartha Lakes and Kawartha Choice FarmFresh websites
- Electronic newsletter to agribusinesses and others who add through website
- Survey distribution – hard copy and web-survey versions
- Personal Interviews
- Multiple advertisements/media reminders of survey opportunities
- Tabulation of Initial Survey Results
- Contract Consultant to Deliver Workshop/Develop Action Plan Draft
- Invite participants for workshop – broad industry invitation through media and organizations/businesses plus directed personal invitations to ensure coverage of all sectors of industry
- Host Workshop (February 18, 2010) lead by consultant to develop vision and initiatives for long term sustainability of agriculture
- Consultant uses results of workshop discussion to formulate a draft Ag Action Plan Document
- Draft Action Plan reviewed and refined by Steering Committee
- Public Meeting held to present draft document and solicit additional items or refinements
- Final draft received by Steering Committee and upon acceptance is presented to Council and VHFA Board (Spring 2010)
- Public Presentations of CKL Ag Action Plan
- Printed and electronic copies distributed to the industry
- Projects identified with immediate priorities are funded and initiated
GOAL: TO DEVELOP AN AGRICULTURAL ACTION PLAN FOR KAWARTHA LAKES TO SUPPORT AGRICULTURALLY-BASED BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS
Thank you for participating in the City of Kawartha Lakes Agricultural Action Plan project. The results of the surveys and strategic planning workshop will assist the Steering Committee in developing a vision and Agricultural Action Plan for Kawartha Lakes. Your suggestions and feedback contribute to the strategic planning process to be undertaken by the entire agri-food community.
New initiatives may include development of appropriate policies, resources, services, educational programs and materials in support of current agri-food business and new business partnerships and opportunities within the region.
The Agricultural Development Office is coordinating this project on behalf of the Agricultural Action Plan Steering Committee. If you have any questions regarding this project or the upcoming Strategic Planning Workshop, please contact Kelly Maloney: kmaloney@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca (705)324-9411 ext. 1208 or 1-866-397-6673. Please Register to participate in the Agricultural Industry Planning workshop by Monday, February 15, 2010.
- Download Workshop Flyer (PDF)
- Agricultural Industry Planning Workshop
- Thursday, February 18, 2010
- Ops Community Centre
- 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Free Local Lunch Provided
- Registration Required
Agriculture Development Office
City of Kawartha Lakes
180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y6
Fax: 705-324-4965
kmaloney@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca
