Agriculture and food
Buy Algoma. Buy Fresh (2010-ongoing)
Buy Algoma Buy Fresh is a project of the Algoma Food Network that aims to enhance economic opportunities or agriculture in Algoma by facilitating linkages between producers and consumers through promotion, education, and co-operation.
Rural Agri-Innovation Network (2011-12)
NORDIK and the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) and a number of community partners have worked on the development of a Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) in Algoma District. Research co-chairs: Dr. Gayle Broad and Errol Caldwell
Market analysis on local lamb and chevon (2011-12)
In 2011, the Algoma Sheep and Lamb Association approached NORDIK to explore marketing opportunities for local lamb and chevon (meat goat) products. Researchers: David Thompson (MBA candidate) and Broderick Causley.
Expanding Locally Sourced Beef in Northern Ontario through the Co-operative Model (2011-12)
Researcher David Thompson analyzes Northern co-operatives and place-based businesses that support a value chain for local beef. Challenges and opportunities explored include scale, regulations, markets and infrastructure.