Strathcona County Region

Join Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism for the Connect for Food roundtable on Monday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Ardrossan Recreation Complex. Facilitated discussion will focus on developing a robust, resilient agrifood sector and adding vitality to our local economy through a lens of “growing what we eat and eating what we grow.” If you are involved in food in any way: you grow it, eat it, prepare it, sell it, talk about it, transport it, or anything in between, we would love to have you at the table. Spots are limited so don't chew on the idea too long and secure your plate today.

NAFMA Region

In 2022-24 Connect for Food embarked on its first project. In collaboration with Community Futures Northeast Partnership and the Northeast Alberta Food Marketers Association (NAFMA), and with funding from PrairiesCan, CFF workshops were held in Ardmore, Flat Lake, Bruderheim, Lac la Biche, Lloydminster and Vermilion. In April, 2024, the engagement culminated in a Symposium, Showcase & Exchange in Vermilion, bringing together 120 people to discuss changes wanted in our food economy.

NAFMA Champion Organization

The NAFMA Region project successfully laid the foundation for lasting impact by empowering a stand-alone society to address key issues identified through the Connect for Food process. As a result, in November 2024, the Northeast Alberta Food Marketers Association was revitalized with a new board, an engaged membership, and a vision for the future. The organization is now developing a strategic plan to foster a community-based, inter-regional approach to strengthening socioeconomic outcomes in the agrifood sector.