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Learning Resources:
​Seminars, Workshops, Educational Videos and More


There are a number of great learning opportunities to be found in Haliburton County offered by a variety of food organizations and enterprises.  Stay updated on upcoming workshops and events by following their Facebook and web pages.
 
Abbey Gardens – Programming Calendar
http://abbeygardens.ca/programming-2/
https://www.facebook.com/abbeygrows/
 
Bedrock and Brambles – Homesteading Workshops
http://www.bedrockandbrambles.com/bb/learn-homesteading-skills/
https://www.facebook.com/BedrockandBrambles/
 
Carolyn Langdon – Wild Edibles Workshops
http://yoursoutdoors.ca/packages/wild-edibles
 
Garlic Growers Association
https://www.facebook.com/haliburtongarlic.ca/
 
Harvest Haliburton - Dig In Workshop Series
https://www.facebook.com/HarvestHaliburton/
 
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit holds regular Food Handlers Training Courses.  Check their schedule to find out when the next one will be:
http://www.hkpr.on.ca/InfoSet/Environments/FoodSafety/FoodHandlerTraining.aspx
 
If you’re willing to go a bit further afield to take a workshop, Food Starter in Toronto provides regular training and networking events.  Their calendar can be found here:
http://foodstarter.ca/programs-seminars/seminars/
 
And OMAFRA holds training sessions and workshops all over the province.  Their schedule of events can be searched by topic and region here:
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/rural/edr/events-training.htm
 
If you prefer to do your learning in the comfort of your own home, the Agri-Food Management Institute has put together a series of modules for developing your food business beyond farm-gate sales:
http://takeanewapproach.ca/startinganewbusiness/
https://sellingbeyondthefarmgate.squarespace.com
 
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Below are a few videos on entrepreneurship in the food sector:
 
Interview with Barb Shopland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaszG-CL8uk
 
Food Entrepreneurship 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK7HbEVyNKE
 
Food Entrepreneurship 2:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1YTva29Dm8
 
And finally, if there is a workshop topic you’d love to see offered in Haliburton County, contact your Chamber of Commerce and make a suggestion:
http://www.haliburtonchamber.com

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Goals for 2019
    • Meet the Team
    • Our Work >
      • Jan - June 2018
      • Highlights from 2017
      • January 2017 Update
      • 2016 Accomplishments & Dec Update
    • Collaboration is Key
  • Learn
    • What You Can Do >
      • The ABCs
      • Gardening
    • Community Research >
      • Food and Agriculture Economic Development Forum 2019
      • Food and Agriculture in Haliburton County: Looking Beyond the Census 2019
      • Optimizing Farmers' Markets 2017
      • Hens and Eggs 2017 >
        • Backyard Chickens Fact Sheet
        • Egg Grading - Feasibility Study
      • Mobile Abattoir Research 2017
      • Community Food Assessment Reports 2015 >
        • Food Production and Consumption Report
        • Food Mapping Report
        • Food and Official Plan Report
      • Buy Local Food Guide Survey 2013
      • Local Food Infrastructure Report 2011
      • Good Food Radio
      • Local Food Coalition Report 2008
    • Provincial Work >
      • Health Matters at the Council Table
      • VOTE ON Food and Farming
      • Education and Food Literacy
  • Starting A Food Business?
    • Food Business Resources >
      • Haliburton County Resources
      • Provincial and Federal Resources
      • Print and Online Resources
      • Learning Resources
      • Business Plans and Market Research Resources
      • Funding and Financing Resources
    • Local Kitchen Facilities for Rent
    • Add your kitchen facility
    • Kitchen Facilities Outside the County
  • Access Local Food
    • Local Food Directory
    • Local Food Access Map
    • Farm Gate Sales
    • Add Your Farm
  • Contact