Vintage Soil Farm | Kemptville
Impact
When you invest in the Fund, your dollars support local food and farm social enterprises that bring positive social, environmental, and economic benefits into Ontario while gaining a financial return.
Our Investments
Since 2019, the Fund has invested millions into local agriculture, food processors and businesses across Ontario. These investments help build sustainable local food systems, grow local economies and strengthen climate resilience.
$5.2M+
Distributed to Food & Farm Social Enterprises
63
Loans Distributed Across Ontario
$4.3M+
Raised Through Community Bonds
Our Goals
The Fund, alongside investors and clients, contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We work towards decent work and economic growth, sustainable production and consumption, climate action, life on land through biodiversity, soil and water stewardship, and equity in our numerous BIPOC and women-owned and managed businesses.
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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
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Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
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Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
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Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
Siika Foods,
Toronto, Ontario
“There is something truly powerful about having the ability to make strategic decisions when you have the right resources. Fair Finance Fund gave me a chance when others turned me away, and for that, I am forever grateful. Your support has allowed me to compete in this challenging business landscape, and I am committed to making the most of this opportunity.
Beyond the financial impact, this support has elevated the credibility of our business, opening new doors and opportunities in ways I never imagined. Most importantly, as a business owner, I feel empowered, grounded, and confident in the future of Siika Foods.”
Our Impact
In the stories below, learn about the real positive change that we are bringing to the communities of Ontario and how our clients are tackling social, economic and environmental challenges. Meet the values-driven entrepreneurs we invest in, understand where your money goes and how together, we are building a better food future.
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Client Community | Collective Impacts 2024
A snapshot of the entrepreneurs, food leaders, and farms that are shaping a more equitable and sustainable food system across Ontario.
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2023 Impact Report
We see transformations ahead in food and agriculture in Canada as justice and climate demand we make rapid changes for a better world.
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Impact Report: Nourishing Northern Communities
Agriculture already plays a significant role in northern economies. With greater access to funding and capital, there are greater opportunities.
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Impact Report: Nurturing People & The Planet
2022 has been a banner year here at the Fund; the year began explosively, as we doubled applications and loans in a few short months.
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Impact Story: Lowlands Fire Food
How Max Barrill is building flourishing relationships with local farmers and regenerating the St.Lawrence Lowlands
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Building a Regenerative Future Through Food
Using food and agriculture as a leading tool to increase climate resilience, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and more.
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Impact Report: Setting the Pace for Social Finance
Each year, more and more investors see the value beyond their dollars, continuing to set the pace for a future of social finance.
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Impact Story: Vintage Soil Farm
A small local farm cultivating soil, food and community sustainably in the heart of the Ottawa Valley.
Questions? Get in Touch
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