The Munic ipal Role in Local Food #InFrontenac

Eastern Ontario Local Food Conference

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

#InFrontenac

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.

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

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

The story today……

Alison Vandervelde Community Development Officer

Brand Ambassador Bear Root Gardens

Brand Ambassador Local Family Farms

Brand Ambassador Seed To Sausage

Brand Ambassador Conboy’s Maple Syrup

Brand Ambassador Cardinal Cafe & Shop

Brand Ambassador The Cheesecakery

Brand Ambassador Ormsbee’s Mercantile

Brand Ambassador Gilmour’s on 38

Brand Ambassadors on Wolfe Island

The W.I.P.P.

The Island Grill

Brand Ambassador Back Forty Artisan Cheese

The End ….watch for the sequel……

Anne Marie Young Manager of Economic Development

County of Frontenac ayoung@frontenaccounty.ca