The future centre aims to educate people of all ages about the crucial role of agriculture and food through engaging exhibits and hands-on learning experiences.
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Let’s consider Food Waste:
▶ Across Canada, nearly 60% of all food produced is wasted
▶ When organic material is sent to landfill to decompose it releases methane into the atmosphere, which is a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.
♻ Waste Reduction Week takes place during Circular Economy Month and focuses on the recycling and waste reduction component of circular economy. You can visit CircularEconomyMonth.ca to learn more about waste reduction and the positive impact it has on our community and beyond.
Did you know?
🍎It takes 4 apples to make a glass of pure apple juice
🍏The top 5 varieties in Ontario are Gala, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, McIntosh & Red Delicious
🍎The farm gate value of the Ontario apple crop is approx. $120M
What is your favourite way to enjoy Ontario apples?!
Together, we're creating a place where future generations can explore, learn about and connect with the agri-food sector. If you'd like to be part of this exciting journey, please visit: oafdc.ca/donate and click "Donate" Thank you for helping bring this vision to life 🌱
Calling all young “agri-preneurs”!
The OAFDC is hosting a Children’s Business Market on November 28 at the Listowel Ag Hall.
Applications are open for those between the ages of 7-15, and will close on October 23. Space is limited, so apply early!
Today we celebrate the people who make our food system possible. Across the agri-food sector, dedicated individuals work tirelessly to grow, raise, process, transport and prepare the food we enjoy everyday. Let's work together to create a more sustainable & resilient food system.
Today, we celebrate the women whose hard work, leadership and innovation help drive our rural communities & agri-food sector forward. From farm fields & food production facilities to boardrooms, classrooms, and community organizations, rural women make a lasting impact every day.
From the fields and farms to the businesses and organizations that support our agri-food sector, countless individuals work year-round to provide the food that brings us together.
Wishing you a safe, happy, and harvest-filled Thanksgiving weekend 🍂
North Perth – The Board of Directors is excited to host a children's business market, an opportunity for young entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses, on November 28, 2026, from 9am - 12pm at the Listowel Ag Hall. You can find the full press release at oafdc.ca/about
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It's Ontario Agriculture Week – a time for us all to celebrate Ontario-grown foods and show our appreciation to the farmers, food producers, agri-food businesses, and communities that support our province's vibrant agriculture system.
For Ontario Agriculture Week 2026, we are pleased to offer FREE programs and resources for educators to enhance student learning about Ontario food and agriculture:
🌾 October 6: Soybean Farm Virtual Field Trip (@SnobelenGrain)
🥚 October 8: Egg Farm Virtual Field Trip
✏️ Bilingual Resource Kit
💡 Agriculture and Food Workshops
Celebrate Ontario Agriculture Week from your classroom with AgScape! Explore our programming at agscape.ca/event/oaw2026
#OntAgWeek #LoveONFood #OntarioAgricultureWeek @FarmFoodCareON
Please join us tomorrow, anytime between 3pm and 7pm. Your feedback is necessary to help shape the visitor experience of the future centre 🌱
All are welcome! Please share with anyone interested in participating.
Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.
The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
North Perth – The Board of Directors invites the community to attend a public engagement session to help define the visitor experience on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 3-7 p.m. at the Listowel Ag Hall.
You can find the full press release at oafdc.ca/about
Thank you Brussels Fall Fair!
It was great connecting with the community, sharing about our project, and learning a little about worms!🪱
It was especially great to see all of the families and the children of North Woods Elementary out experiencing #ontarioagriculture
We hope everyone had a great week at the @outdoorfarmshow! Huge thanks goes to @BrusselsAgriSrv and Innovative Digital for helping us promote our project in Woodstock!
We are incredibly grateful to @PerthCounty for their support. Since the project’s early stages, their partnership has been invaluable. Their generous funding will support pre-capital development. We are proud to recognize The Municipality as a Champion Donor.
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An informative meeting with @OAFDCNorthPerth in Listowel to discuss the progress being made on the proposed Agri-Food Discovery Centre and the vision for its future.🌾
Thank you to Steve Dolson and Jessica Deitner for sharing an update on this exciting project!💡
The Municipality’s generous support, expertise, and commitment of land have been vital to this project’s success. We are proud to recognize @NorthPerth1 as a Leader Donor.
