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Resources for Farmers
Creating and developing an e-store with OFN
A short list of resources to help farmers and food hubs thrive on OFN, from setting up a store, to marketing your store and building customer loyalty.
Featured Webinars: Online sales, research partnerships and the future of food tech in Canada
Check out some of the webinars our team has been involved with!
– EFAO Digital Farm Gate Sales
– Supporting Farmer Livelihoods: Research Partnerships for Action Webinar
– Opening Up Food Data
How to Run a Popup Store on Open Food Network
Find out how to easily create a temporary store on OFN. Sell food, flowers and other local farm products for a weekend, a holiday season or another short duration.
Get support for your farm: COVID-19 resources for farmers in Canada
As COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing measures have threatened to shutter face-to-face markets and in-person sales channels, many farmers have been pushed to navigate the unfamiliar world of online sales.
On this page, we have compiled resources concerning the COVID-related supports that Canadian governments, funding agencies, and advocacy groups have rolled out to help farmers adjust their business models in order to adapt to these unpredictable times.
7 Funding Resources for Farmers in Ontario
Whether you’re planning to grow your business, hire or train new employees, or even conduct essential research, the Province of Ontario has grants to support you in the realization of your goals.
Whatever stage your business is at, you should always consider exploring which grants you’re eligible for. If you’re able to secure funding through a grant (which is usually funds that don’t need to be repaid) you can help your farming business make the leap to the next level, without the pressure of repayment schedules.