Local Food represents an economic development opportunity that municipalities may want to support. But where to start? Hear from jurisdictions that have developed good local food programs in keeping with the municipal role. Learn about resources that exist to guide your efforts and help evaluate your programs.

1. The Municipal Role in Local Food
#InFrontenac
Eastern Ontario Local Food
Conference

2. The Frontenac Story
• Once Upon a Time In Frontenac
• Integrated Community Sustainability Plan
• Local Food Summit
• Business Case for a Poultry Abattoir
• Regional Local Food BR+E
• Healthy Eating Group
• Food Charter
• Food Council
The Frontenac Story

3. #InFrontenac

4. Farm along the K&P Trail
In all that we do in the name of economic development in
Frontenac, we will live by a set principles that balance the
economy, environment, social and cultural interest of our
communities.

5. And One Day in Sydenham the
children said……..

6. The Next Chapter
Economic Development Charter
• Main Themes
• Trips & Trails
• Food & Beverage
• Recreational Lifestyle
Economic Development Implementation Plan
• Council invested $500,000
• Leveraged for additional $420,000 in funding

7. The story today……

8. Alison Vandervelde
Community Development Officer

9. Brand Ambassador
Bear Root Gardens

10. Brand Ambassador
Local Family Farms

11. Brand
Ambassador
Seed To Sausage

12. Brand Ambassador
Conboy’s Maple Syrup

13. Brand Ambassador
Cardinal Cafe & Shop

14. Brand Ambassador
The Cheesecakery

15. Brand Ambassador
Ormsbee’s Mercantile

16. Brand
Ambassador
Gilmour’s on 38

17. Brand Ambassadors
on Wolfe Island
The W.I.P.P.
The Island Grill

18. Brand Ambassador
Back Forty Artisan Cheese

19. The End
….watch for the sequel……
Anne Marie Young
Manager of Economic Development
County of Frontenac
ayoung@frontenaccounty.ca