Harvest Haliburton's Response to COVID-19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harvest Haliburton aims to provide information and resources to help our community stay healthy and access the food they need. For food producers and food business owners, we hope to ensure that you can access alternative marketing and distribution channels and continue to feed the community in a safe way.
Below you will find links to the wealth of information available throughout Haliburton County.
General Health and Safety:
Haliburton Cares: Haliburton Highlands COVID-19 Response
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Government of Ontario's COVID-19 Page
Municipality of Highlands East
Municipality of Dysart et al
Township of Minden Hills
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Access to Emergency Food:
Haliburton County FoodNet
SIRCH Community Services
Information about Farmers' Markets and Farm Gate Sales:
Farmers' markets have been listed as an essential service by the Ontario government. The Haliburton County Farmers' Market Association is working closely with their vendors, the Health Unit, the local municipal governments, and Farmers' Markets Ontario to put safety protocols in place for this year's market season. Keep an eye on the Haliburton County Farmers' Market home page for updates regarding the coming season. Another great way to access locally produced food is at the farm gate. Check out our list of food producers who sell product at their farm gate:
Harvest Haliburton's Farm Gate Listing
Haliburton County Farmers' Market
Farmers' Markets Ontario
Reko Groups: An Alternative Direct Marketing Model
Resources for Food Producers and Food Business Owners:
During these uncertain times, many people are concerned about the future of their farm and/or food business. The links below provide resources and supports for protecting your business and planning for the near future.
Haliburton County Development Corporation
Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Harvest Haliburton's Food Business Resource List
Want to Help?
If you'd like to offer your time, skills, or expertise to help your community during this time, visit these links:
Haliburton Cares: How You Can Help
Ontario Together: Help Fight Coronavirus
Below you will find links to the wealth of information available throughout Haliburton County.
General Health and Safety:
Haliburton Cares: Haliburton Highlands COVID-19 Response
Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
Government of Ontario's COVID-19 Page
Municipality of Highlands East
Municipality of Dysart et al
Township of Minden Hills
Township of Algonquin Highlands
Access to Emergency Food:
Haliburton County FoodNet
SIRCH Community Services
Information about Farmers' Markets and Farm Gate Sales:
Farmers' markets have been listed as an essential service by the Ontario government. The Haliburton County Farmers' Market Association is working closely with their vendors, the Health Unit, the local municipal governments, and Farmers' Markets Ontario to put safety protocols in place for this year's market season. Keep an eye on the Haliburton County Farmers' Market home page for updates regarding the coming season. Another great way to access locally produced food is at the farm gate. Check out our list of food producers who sell product at their farm gate:
Harvest Haliburton's Farm Gate Listing
Haliburton County Farmers' Market
Farmers' Markets Ontario
Reko Groups: An Alternative Direct Marketing Model
Resources for Food Producers and Food Business Owners:
During these uncertain times, many people are concerned about the future of their farm and/or food business. The links below provide resources and supports for protecting your business and planning for the near future.
Haliburton County Development Corporation
Haliburton Highlands Chamber of Commerce
Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Harvest Haliburton's Food Business Resource List
Want to Help?
If you'd like to offer your time, skills, or expertise to help your community during this time, visit these links:
Haliburton Cares: How You Can Help
Ontario Together: Help Fight Coronavirus
We will be working to keep our Facebook page updated with details about food programming, access, and availability. Follow us on Facebook to stay informed.
Be safe everyone.
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Harvest Haliburton is a project of the Haliburton County Community Cooperative.
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