Ontario’s growing community pastures will receive up to $5 million to boost the resilience and productivity of community grazing land. The funding was announced at the Ontario Forage Expo near Paisley June 26. The forage expo was put on by the Ontario Forage Council which will administer the community pastures program. Why it matters: Community […] Read more
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Province invests in community grazing pastures
Funding aims to attract and retain more agrifood workers
The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), the $4 million investment will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years to come, the governments said in a release. The initiative will help fund job […] Read more
Dairy processors get funding boost
The province’s dairy processing sector is receiving $8 million from the governments of Canada and Ontario to increase efficiencies and enhance food safety. The funding, provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), will allow dairy processors in Ontario to “access the technology they need to continue to grow and improve their efficiency,” Lawrence […] Read more
Sustainable CAP invests in 4-H Ontario
Funding will increase outreach and training
4-H Ontario is getting $2.325 million in funding support over three years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. “This investment will ensure 4-H Ontario can continue building future community and business owners, foster greater appreciation and pride of our rural communicates and agriculture and food sectors,” said Lisa Thompson. “While creating a learning environment outside […] Read more
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