Best Practices of On-Farm Diversification/ Special Events in Niagara, Ontario

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 3:00pm
Room: Salon B

Speaker:
Pamela Duesling – Director of Community Planning and Development, Town of Pelham
Matthew McGinty – Economic Development Officer, Niagara Economic Development

Description: Today's agricultural economy thrives on diversification—from on-farm retail and estate wineries to major seasonal special events. But how do municipalities responsibly regulate this growth? Using hands-on case studies from Ontario's Niagara Region and the Town of Pelham (including the creation of their pioneering Special Events Bylaw), Pam and Matt break down how EDOs and Planners can work together to process on-farm diversification. Includes a live 10-minute table brainstorming activity to help you map diversification solutions for your home region.