Strathcona County and Connect for Food (CFF) are thrilled to present the 2025 Agri-food Connector on November 3 at Festival Place to expand local food market business.

Building on the CFF April Roundtable discussions in Strathcona County, this event will be a catalyst for the identified need to shift toward a more resilient model rooted in stronger connections between consumers and producers. We’re focused on real outcomes at a high level:

The Day Includes:

1. Inspiring Keynote – Hear the story of [a humble, Alberta-born food business that scaled to international success]
2. Interactive Panel – A grower, processor, distributor, retailer, and restaurateur delve into pressing questions about current barriers in the local supply-demand system
3. The Exchange – A dynamic, round-table session where you’ll share your offer or ask with others across the food economy
4. Showcase – Discover innovative businesses, institutions, and organizations working across the agri-food sector
5. Ample Networking – Both structured and informal time to make meaningful connections

Locally-sourced food will be served throughout the day.

This event builds on the momentum of the April CFF Roundtable, where participants identified the need to shift to a food system model rooted in stronger connections between the industry.