July 6, 2009 – Ontario is encouraging local food sales by supporting marketing projects across the province.
To promote the local foods that fuel the people, communities and economies of rural Ontario, the province is investing in six new projects through the Ontario Market Investment Fund, including:
- “Buy Local” initiatives for Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, Essex, and Haldimand
- A local distribution network for Eastern Ontario’s organic farmers
- A promotional campaign for Ontario-grown berries.
With the announcement of these new projects, the four-year Ontario Market Investment Fund program has invested more than $2.7 million in 52 projects to date. The program helps develop economic opportunities through trade events, marketing campaigns and industry research initiatives that promote Ontario foods. It is also part of Ontario’s enhanced investment in ‘buy local’ initiatives.
About the Ontario Market Investment Fund program, and the projects it helps finance.
About Pick Ontario Freshness.