Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network

Learning Centre

Business Essentials

Module 1
Introduction to Agri-Food Business

Understanding the Agri-Food Sector

Importance of Local Food Economy

Start Module >

Module 2
Business Planning and Strategy

Developing a Business Plan for Agri-Food Venture

Market Analysis and Identifying Target Audienc

Start Module >

Module 3
Legal and Regulatory Consideration

Licensing and Permits in the Agri-Food Industry

Food Safety Regulations and Compliance

Start Module >

Module 4
Marketing and Branding

Branding Strategies for Agri-Food Products

Digital Marketing Techniques for Local Producers

Start Module >

Module 5
Financial Management

Budgeting and Financial Planning for Agri-Food Ventures

Pricing Strategies for Local Product

Start Module >

Module 6
Supply Chain Management

Sourcing Local Ingredients and Suppliers

Inventory Management and Logistics

Start Module >

Module 7
Sustainable Practices in Agri-Food Business

Implementing Sustainable Farming and Production Methods

Packaging and Waste Reduction Strategies

Start Module >

Module 8
Building Partnerships and Collaboration

Networking and Building Relationships in the Agri-Food Community

Collaborating with Local Farmers, Producers, and Distributors

Start Module >

Module 9
Customer Relations and Service Excellence

Understanding Customer Preferences and Needs

Providing Exceptional Customer Service in the Agri-Food Industry

Start Module >

Module 10
Growth and Expansion Strategies

Scaling Up Your Agri-Food Business

Exploring Export Opportunities for Local Products

Start Module >

Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to coordinating the development of the agri-food sector in Eastern Ontario and fostering dialogue between its members and partners.

The EOAN operates in Prescott-Russell, Stormont Dundas & Glengarry, Cornwall, and the Ontario portion of Akwesasne.

info@agro-on.ca

EOAN website

Savour East Ontario website

We are grateful for the generous support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Nous sommes reconnaissants à la Fondation Trillium de l’Ontario pour son soutien généreux.

Our thanks to all our contributors / Nos remerciements à tous nos collaborateurs:

Paro Centre, My Nordic Garden, Folio5, Harbers Greenhouses, SOL AIR Consultants, Ag Wellness Ontario, Université d’Ottawa

The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network (EOAN) is not responsible for the content provided by contributors to the Eastern Ontario Learning Platform. All materials are collected and submitted by individual content providers, who are solely responsible for their accuracy and completeness.

Le Réseau agroalimentaire de l’Est ontarien (RAEO) n’est pas responsable du contenu fourni par les contributeurs à la plateforme d’apprentissage de l’Est ontarien. Tous les documents sont collectés et soumis par les fournisseurs de contenu, qui en assument l’entière responsabilité quant à leur exactitude et leur exhaustivité.

Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network

Learning Centre

Business Essentials

Module 1Introduction to Agri-Food Business

Module 2Business Planning and Strategy

Module 3Legal and Regulatory Consideration

Module 4Marketing and Branding

Module 5Financial Management

Module 6Supply Chain Management

Module 7Sustainable Practices in Agri-Food Business

Module 8Building Partnerships and Collaboration

Module 9Customer Relations and Service Excellence

Module 10Growth and Expansion Strategies

Home

Courses

Savour East Ontario

EOAN Website

Module 1
Introduction to Agri-Food Business

Module 2
Business Planning and Strategy

Module 3
Legal and Regulatory Consideration

Module 4
Marketing and Branding

Module 5
Financial Management

Module 6
Supply Chain Management

Module 7
Sustainable Practices in Agri-Food Business

Module 8
Building Partnerships and Collaboration

Module 9
Customer Relations and Service Excellence

Module 10
Growth and Expansion Strategies