71 pages, 25 chapters. Every career pathway, training option, funding program, and business model in Ontario’s agri-food sector — curated by STEM Minds and Boreal Farms.
We’ve organized the most relevant resources into four categories. Pick the one that matches your current need.
New to Ontario’s agri-food sector? Start here to understand the industry landscape, key terminology, and career pathways available to you.
Navigate food safety standards, licensing requirements, provincial and federal regulations, and compliance resources.
Grants, incubators, accelerators, and funding programs for agri-food entrepreneurs in Ontario. Get the financial backing to grow.
Active job boards, employer directories, workforce development tools, and hiring programs across the agri-food sector.
Connect with Ontario’s local food and farming community organizations that support growers, processors, and regional food systems.
Connecting consumers with local farms and farm-fresh products across York Region.
Building a healthy, food-secure community through education, advocacy, and partnerships.
Strengthening the food and farming cluster across the Greater Golden Horseshoe.
Supporting urban agriculture and community food growing across the Greater Toronto Area.
Short, stackable programs to build practical skills in agri-tech and sustainable farming. Earn industry-recognized micro-credentials in high-demand areas.
Operate agricultural drones for crop monitoring, field mapping, and precision spraying.
GPS-guided equipment, variable rate technology, and data-driven decision making for crop management.
Climate control, hydroponic systems, integrated pest management, and year-round production techniques.
Automated harvesting, robotic weeding, and AI-powered sorting and grading systems.
Soil health, cover cropping, regenerative agriculture, and organic certification pathways.
Major agricultural trade shows, conferences, and networking events across Ontario and Canada where you can connect with industry professionals and discover new opportunities.
Western Ontario’s premier outdoor agricultural expo featuring live demos, equipment, and agri-tech innovation.
The world’s largest combined indoor agricultural and equestrian show, held annually in Toronto.
One of Eastern Canada’s largest indoor farm shows showcasing the latest in farming equipment and technology.
Annual convention for Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers featuring education sessions and industry networking.
Stay informed with the latest agricultural news, policy updates, and industry developments from Ontario’s leading farming media outlets and producer associations.
Ontario-focused agricultural news covering crops, livestock, policy, and farm business management.
Independent agricultural magazine providing in-depth reporting on Ontario and Canadian farming.
Daily agriculture news, market analysis, podcasts, and video content for Canadian farmers.
Ontario’s largest general farm organization representing over 38,000 farm families.
Representing Ontario’s 28,000 barley, corn, oat, soybean, and wheat farmers.
Farmer-led organization advancing ecological farming through research, education, and community.
Financial tools, lending programs, and business planning resources to help you launch, grow, or sustain your agricultural operation.
Canada’s largest agricultural lender, offering financing, insurance, and management software for farmers.
Administers federal and provincial lending programs including the Advance Payments Program.
Federal program providing cash advances to farmers to help with production and marketing costs.
Searchable database of Canadian agricultural programs, services, and supports across all provinces.
Free business plan templates and financial tools from the Business Development Bank of Canada.
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