Contact Us
Phone: 705 734-2075
Fax: 705 734-7633
Email: info@simcoecountyfarmfresh.ca
Mailing Address: Unit 13-4 Alliance Blvd, Suite 227, Barrie, ON L4M 7G3
Simcoe County Farm Fresh 2012 field maps will be ready in the Spring of 2012!
Locations to get them include:
Throughout Simcoe County -
- From each of our members
- Simcoe County public libraries
- Tourism Outlets
- Health Unit offices
- Our partners
...or call us at 705 734-2075 for a copy.
If you are interested in joining the growing list of farms/producers, farmers’ markets, local food retailers, restaurants, caterers and micro-processors selling and serving local food, download the appropriate member form below and send in along with your payment. Your farm or food buisness will receive the many benefits of membership listed below. If you have any questions, please call us.
Farm members are those who are engaged in the business of farming & selling food, produced within Simcoe County. Farming is defined as raising crops or livestock for food products for human consumption.
Memberships run from March 1st to February 28th each year.
Downloadable 2012 Membership Forms are below:
Click here - Farmer / Producer (PDF 146 KB)
Click here - Associate (Restaurant, Caterer, Hotel, Resort, Educator, School, Micro-Processor) (PDF 140 KB)
Click here - Associate (Local Food Retailer, Farmers’ Market) (PDF 147 KB)
Benefits of joining SCFFMA
Promotion of members utilizing the following marketing tools developed based on feasibility:
- Listing on a S.C. Farm Fresh Paper Guide Map
- A quantity of SCFF marketing materials for each farm/business
- Distribution of marketing material in locations throughout Simcoe County
- Advertising on various area media outlets (i.e. Radio, print, television)
Further benefits include:
- News releases and media coverage
- Use of Social/Network Marketing to promote members and association. i.e. Twitter, Facebook
- Community outreach/speaking events raising the awareness of local food
- Special Organized Events and Networking Opportunities (I.e. Savour Simcoe, Farmer/Chef networking)
- Networking with other producers, markets and restaurant members to actively advance the use of local food products
- Opportunity to participate in industry workshops and seminars on issues related to agriculture, food and marketing of your products
- Receive monthly e-newsletters with SCFF association updates, new initiatives and opportunities.
- Associate Membership in Muskoka & District Chef's Association
- Partner in Simcoe County Food Partners Alliance & Simcoe County Food & Agriculture Charter Steering Committee.
- Membership in Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance (OCTA).
- Partner with RTO7 (Regional Tourism Organization – Region 7)
- Partnership with the County of Simcoe and several Municipalities within the County
Volunteers
Volunteers are always needed and appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering a few hours of your time with Simcoe County Farm Fresh, we have special events and other opportunities for community volunteers.
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