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MAY 12, 2015 Page 1 of 21 11.A.1 - CW COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council Rob Hannam, Synthesis Agri-Food Network May 12, 2015 Presented by: MAY 12, 2015 Page 2 of 21 11.A.1 - CW Top

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COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY

Presentation to County Council

May 12, 2015

Rob Hannam, Synthesis Agri-Food Network

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COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX Agri-food Economic Impact Assessment January 21, 2015

Top Commodities Produced

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Top Commodities Produced

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Agri-food Employment in the County of Middlesex

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Agri-food Employment in the County of Middlesex

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Agri-food Industry Performance

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Total Economic Impact of the Agri-food Industry in the County of Middlesex

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

  • Climate change could bring both challenges and new
  • pportunities
  • Farm land values have increased in the recent past
  • The agriculture sector has a positive economic outlook
  • Food trends (e.g. local food, changing demographics,

etc.) are growth opportunities

  • Local Food initiatives around Middlesex can be further

developed

  • Investment attraction efforts are needed to further

expand the sector

  • Community Improvement Plans have been successfully

used by other municipalities

Agriculture and Food Trends At A Glance

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

  • Middlesex has a productive land base, productive climate

and a diverse Agri-food sector

  • Close proximity to markets, labour and education are

advantages

  • Processing capacity is an important factor for future

growth of the Agri-food sector

  • Local food and agri-tourism are key opportunities
  • Entrepreneur support is needed to bolster added-value

production

  • There are opportunities for more communication and

collaboration between Agri-food related groups in the region

Consultation Findings At A Glance

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

The Strategy’s Guiding Principle

Guiding Principle:

Increase agricultural employment, investment and production value on the same land base in a sustainable manner.

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

  • Increase further processing investment on-farm or nearby
  • Increase value added production and farm direct sales
  • Maintain and increase livestock production
  • Maintain and increase high value crops
  • Augment field crops with higher value options
  • Increase and diversify agriculture related employment

Agricultural Output Goals

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

The Strategy

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Objectives:

  • Retain and increase processing businesses / investments

through increased economic development to more aggressively compete to attract new food and bio-processing investments

  • Encourage county and municipal land use policies, development

fees and approval processes to be aligned and support growth of

  • n-farm value added processing
  • Provide entrepreneurial support for Agri-food processing

businesses and start-ups

  • 1. Increase Agriculture and Agri-food

Processing Capacity

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Objectives:

  • Increase promotion of agri-tourism businesses and local food to

consumers

  • Support Agri-food education to increase the understanding of

farm and food systems among consumers

  • Collaborate with producers to develop products to meet local

food market demand

  • Create an inventory of Agri-food assets and resources in

Middlesex including agri-tourism, livestock, equine, etc.

  • 2. Increase Agri-tourism, Local Food

Opportunities and Niche Marketing

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Objectives:

  • Encourage municipal land use policies, development fees and

approval processes to be aligned and support continued livestock production

  • Increase outreach and communications to stakeholders and

residents on the importance of livestock production in Middlesex

  • Investigate equine sector needs and opportunities for business

expansion

  • 3. Support Livestock Production Growth

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Objectives:

  • Ensure that broadband internet infrastructure is expanded and

continually upgraded

  • Ensure transportation infrastructure is continually upgraded
  • Investigate feasibility of establishing an inter-modal rail

transportation terminal in Middlesex as a potential future

  • pportunity
  • 4. Support Infrastructure Development

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

Objectives:

  • Foster more communication between the Middlesex

Municipalities, City of London, London Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, LEDC, and other organizations to enable collaboration, business growth and local food awareness

  • 5. Enhance Government Communication

and Collaboration Across the Region

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

  • A1 – Create a County of Middlesex agriculture specialist

role

  • A2 – Create an Agriculture Advisory Committee
  • A3 – Review the County of Middlesex’s Official Plan,

fees, and application processes

  • A4 – Increase promotional support and networking
  • pportunities for agri-tourism and local food
  • A5 – Actively participate in local food initiatives
  • A6 – Develop programs to support Agri-food

entrepreneurs

  • A7 – Develop a Community Improvement Plan related to

agri-tourism and the agriculture sector

Action Plan

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

  • A8 – Create an Agri-food asset map of resources

including agri-tourism, local food, livestock and equine

  • A9 – Undertake study to grow the County of Middlesex’s

equine industry

  • A10 – Monitor feasibility for future development of an

intermodal rail terminal

  • A11 – Investigate feasibility study for abattoir in

conjunction with nearby municipalities

  • A12 – Support improved access to high-speed internet
  • A13 – Conduct a five year review of the Agriculture

Strategy in 2020

Action Plan (continued)

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THE COUNTY OF MIDDLESEX AGRICULTURE SECTOR STRATEGY Presentation to County Council May 12, 2015

QUESTIONS...

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Presented by:

THANK YOU!

Rob Hannam, Synthesis Agri-Food Network

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