Agriculture Economic Development Training

Is agriculture a key sector in your community? If so, then plan to attend the Ontario Ministry of Rural Affairs’ two-part online Agriculture Economic Development (AED) Training!

This interactive webinar training will:

• share key agriculture economic development concepts
• introduce the range of agriculture economic development activities your community
• give you tools to develop a plan for agricultural economic development in your
• community
• provide an overview of the Agriculture Economic Development guide and its three stages: Plant, Grow and Harvest.

This free training is ideal for economic development officers, municipal planners, community development staff and organizations working with agriculture and agri-food businesses.

Webinar training dates:

Part One: April 15, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Part Two: April 29, 2026 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

REGISTER HERE!

Whether you’re new to agricultural economic development or looking to expand your knowledge, the training offers strategies you can apply immediately!

For more information contact the Ministry of Rural Affairs at 1-877-424-1300