UCPR and TPRT join Fields to Forks initiative

The UCPR and TPRT join Fields to Forks initiative to promote Prescott and Russell
Posted on 08/27/2020
View of the filed at Vankleek Hill Vineyard with two owners and tv crew filming

The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) and Tourism Prescott-Russell Tourism (TPRT) are excited to announce the launch this week of a new partnership with Bell Media and CTV to promote agriculture and agri-tourism in the region.

This regional partnership came together under the banner of “Fields to Forks,” a multimedia-integrated campaign celebrating the agriculture industry – a cornerstone of the economy in Prescott and Russell and a vital element across Eastern Ontario.

“Fields to Forks has allowed us to create wonderful partnerships with the industry, including the farmers, manufacturers and distributors who love what they do – and do it right here in our communities,” explained Mandi Fields, Associate Manager of Brand Partnerships with Bell Media, and creator of the Fields to Forks initiative.

The campaign, produced by Bell Media, will air on CTV Ottawa (television) and Pure Country 94 (radio) from August 24 to October 4, and will feature several bilingual agri-tourism businesses through a series of vignettes, in addition to a weekly feature story on CTV Morning Live, every Thursday.

“Any initiatives to support our businesses, especially during these difficult times, is always a top priority,” added Pierre Leroux, Warden of the UCPR. “For that reason, bringing together the UCPR and TPRT for this campaign was an obvious choice, given the importance of agriculture and the incredible growth and development of agri-tourism farms and businesses across the region.”

Featured farms and businesses include Garden Path Homemade Soap, the Vankleek Hill Farmers Market, Ferme L’Artisan Farm, Vankleek Hill Vineyard, Vergers Villeneuve and Blueberry Farm, Ferme Avicole Laviolette, and Popsilos.

“We are simply thrilled about the opportunity to bring this widespread exposure to the incredible businesses operating right here in our region, and encourage locals and visitors from inside and outside the region to spend time visiting and learning more about their operations,” noted Audrey Lizotte, President of the TPRT Board of Directors.

To learn more about the campaign and to view the videos, follow the UCPR and TPRT on Facebook and Instagram, and visit www.fieldstoforks.ca or ottawa.ctvnews.ca/community/fieldstoforks.

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Justin Bromberg
Chief of Staff and Communications Manager
United Counties of Prescott and Russell
613-675-4661, extension 2002
[email protected]

Geneviève Duval
Executive Director
Tourisme Prescott-Russell Tourism
418-805-5475
[email protected]