WHO WE ARE

A Regional Branding and Marketing Program

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Buy Algoma, Buy Local is a branding and marketing program to promote local food and drink in the Algoma region. The program is coordinated by The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre, enhancing the agri-food and food sectors in Algoma and northern Ontario.

RAIN’s vision is to build a resilient farm and food sector in northern Ontario through innovative research and agriculture development projects. RAIN accomplishes this by:

• Encouraging business growth and improved capacity for farmers and food businesses

• Collaborating with industry, government and communities to develop initiatives that meet the needs of farmers and agri-food businesses;

• Providing a network of support that enhances the industry

WHAT WE DO

Connecting You With Local Food And Drink

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The program connects consumers to local food and drink, creating awareness of where you can:

• Taste local food that is grown, harvested, and raised in the region

• Shop for local food and drink products that are from our region’s fields, freshwater lakes, and forests

• Experience local food and drink at events, tours, and tastings around the region

HOW WE DO THIS

Alongside Our Dedicated Members

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We are a member-based program that brings together our local farmers, producers, fishers, harvesters, farmers’ markets, food artisans, restaurants, cafes, caterers, retailers, wholesalers, and community, supporters. Currently, we have over 65 members who are committed to producing, selling, or serving local food and drink from Algoma.

We help grow our members’ businesses while enhancing our agri-food and food sectors in the region that includes:  Sault Ste. Marie, Elliot Lake, Blind River, Wawa, Huron Shores, St. Joseph Island, the North Shore, Desbarats, Echo Bay, Laird, Prince, Spanish, Bruce Mines, and Thessalon.