Events in February 2018
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February 1, 2018 - Farmland: Using it, Losing it & Protecting it
Farmland: Using it, Losing it & Protecting it
Farmland: Using it, Losing it & Protecting it
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February 1, 2018DESCRIPTION
** REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY JANUARY 29TH AT NOON! **This farmer-focused session will explore recently developed information on farmland in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, but with a specific focus on east central Ontario. Planners and local decision-makers are also welcome.
Time will be set aside for an open discussion around causes and possible solutions, and how farmers can engage in the process.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Lunch is sponsored by Durham Region Agriculture and Rural Affairs.
Registration is limited and you must pre-register. Register on Eventbrite or call Farms at Work at 705-743-7671 for further assistance. Specifics of location in the Millbrook area TBD.
Speakers:
University of Guelph: Wayne Caldwell, Professor and Sara Epp, PhD candidate, will present research on farmland converted to non-agricultural uses from 2000 to 2014 in the regionFarms at Work: Pat Learmonth, Director, will illustrate trends in the use of farmland in east central Ontario over the past 40 years.
Ontario Farmland Trust: Kathryn Enders, Executive Director, will focus on using Farmland Easement Agreements as a tool to permanently protect farmland in Ontario.
OMAFRA representatives will provide an update on the Agricultural Systems Mapping for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and what it will mean for planning in the future.
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February 6, 2018 - Sustainable Peterborough Coordinating Committee Meeting and 1 other event
Sustainable Peterborough Coordinating Committee Meeting
Sustainable Peterborough Coordinating Committee Meeting
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February 6, 2018210 Wolfe Street Auditorium210 Wolfe St.Peterborough,FLEMING TALKS with Barbara StegemannFLEMING TALKS with Barbara Stegemann
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February 6, 2018FASTSTART brings to you FLEMING TALKS with Barbara Stegemann!
Top Game Changer CBC's Dragons' Den| CEO and Founder, The 7 VirtuesBarbara Stegemann’s entrepreneurial vision was formed after her best friend—a soldier—was severely wounded in Afghanistan. Understanding that supporting Afghanistan’s economy was key to building stability for its people, Stegemann created The 7 Virtues Beauty, a company that sources organic oils from countries experiencing turmoil (such as Afghanistan, Haiti the Middle East and Rwanda). Despite addressing complex global matters in her talks, Stegemann uses humour to explain how individuals can use business for good and effect change, both at home and worlds away.
Stegemann became known to millions of Canadians when she became the first woman from Atlantic Canada to land a venture-capital deal on the CBC TV show Dragons’ Den for The 7 Virtues Beauty. She went on to become the "Top Game Changer" in the history of the show for creating her social enterprise.
PREVIEW
Social Entrepreneurship is on the rise and more companies are now addressing not only the financial bottom-line but the TRIPLE BOTTOM-LINE Social, Environmental and Financial. Unlike traditional businesses, these companies are driven by a social or an environment preservation cause and putting these before profit to create a sustainable business model for the greater good. They are challenging the way corporations work with the community and the world.
Come and get inspired and be part of what the world needs the most, CHANGE!
Please register for this free event at the eventbrite link.
Market Hall, Peterborough140 Charlotte StPeterborough, ON K9J 2T8