February 2026

Celebrate Durham Region’s Agri-Food Sector 

February 10 marked the 10th anniversary of Canada’s Agriculture Day and we’re celebrating everyone who keeps Durham Region’s agri-food sector growing.  

Agriculture is one of Durham’s largest primary goods-producing sectors, with crops, livestock, fruits, vegetables, and floriculture. It’s constantly evolving by embracing vertical farming, biofuels, agri‑tourism, and other sustainable practices.

To everyone working the land and those processing, researching, transporting, and selling what’s produced here, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and innovation.

Farming is demanding work, and mental health matters. Farmers, farm families and anyone who works in agriculture are invited to an in-person mental health training workshop on February 25.

The ‘In the Know’ session at the Scugog Recreation Centre is designed specifically for the realities of farm life. Participants will learn about stress, depression, anxiety, substance use, and how to start a conversation about mental well-being.

Presented by Agriculture Wellness Ontario with the support of the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee, attendance is free, but space is limited.

Durham Farm Connections is hosting its Open House on April 8 at the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena in Brooklin.



The free event offers the community an opportunity to learn more about farming in Durham Region by meeting local farmers, visiting farm animals and exploring farm equipment. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of demonstrations, including sheep shearing, cow milking, and more.

Food Processing Skills Canada is offering training bundles for businesses to elevate food safety and quality assurance skills for frontline workers and supervisors.

The Investing in Food Safety program offers up to 70 per cent reimbursement for training costs upon successful completion of performance targets. Courses follow an e-learning curriculum with weekly virtual meetings with industry leaders, and digital credentials upon course completion.

Upcoming Events

Durham Farm Fresh and Durham Farm Connections are hosting a standard first aid and CPR training session February 19 and 20 at the Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club Centre.

Participants will learn how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants, provide basic first aid for injuries, burns, and respond to choking, cardiac arrest, and more. The cost is 90 dollars per person and lunch is included.

This certified training is approved by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and participants will receive a certificate of completion.

Book your space at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Convention and Trade Show happening April 28 to 30 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.  

As the largest fresh produce event in the Canadian industry, CPMA brings together key decision-makers and customers from across the supply chain. Promote your products and connect with buyers from grocery retail and food service businesses or register as a delegate and take advantage of early registration rates until March 6. 

News and Headlines

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $20 million to help local food producers and agribusinesses expand global sales of Ontario grown products. Read more about the investment.

Contact Us

Toll-free: 1-800-706-9857

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