Join Dufferin County for the third stop of the Dufferin County Culinary Collective (DCCC) Field Trip Series — a hands-on initiative that will take participants on a journey through Dufferin County’s diverse agricultural landscape. Every other month, there is a visit to a different local farm or food production site to explore the stories, challenges, opportunities and innovations behind the region’s thriving culinary and agri-food community.

Next stop is Tupling Farms, a family-owned agriculture business in Melancthon, specializing in the cultivation of fresh produce. Tupling Farms is one of Dufferin County’s largest potato producers, known for its innovation and efficiency in agricultural production. With a long history of farming in the region, the family-owned business has grown into a major supplier, producing and distributing potatoes at a commercial scale.

This free event includes:

• A guided tour of Tupling Farms

• A roundtable discussion on technology and agriculture

• Networking with fellow culinary, agricultural, and business leaders

• Complimentary snacks and refreshments

Event Agenda:

• 1:30–1:45 PM – Welcome and Introductions

• 1:45–1:50 PM – Meet Bert Tupling, Owner of Tupling Farms

• 1:50–2:00 PM – County, DFA & HFFA updates

  • Explore Dufferin Guide 2025

  • Next Team Dufferin Seminar

  • Primary Data Collection

  • Next Field Trip

  • DFA Updates

  • HFFA Updates

• 2:00–2:30 PM – Roundtable: Discussion on technology and agriculture

• 2:30–3:30 PM – Farm Tour

• 3:30–4:00 PM – Networking

   

Please note: Attendees must arrive at Tupling Farms by 1:30 PM using their own mode of transportation. Transportation will not be provided. Please dress according to weather conditions.

Discover – new farms, practices, and local producers

Connect – with fellow culinary professionals and growers

Cultivate – knowledge, relationships, and opportunities

Celebrate – Dufferin’s local food and farming community

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