About Us
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.
OUR VALUES
Growing The Agri-Food and Food Sectors
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GROW OUR LOCAL ECONOMY
When you buy local, you support people in your community.
REDUCE OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
When you buy local, you're reducing the number of food miles traveled.
BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES
When you buy local, you're strengthening the regional food system.
PROVIDE HEALTHIER FOOD
When you buy local, you know where your food is coming from and how it is grown.
QUESTIONS?
Contact us
The Rural Agri-Innovation Network
99 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 5X6