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Governments announce funding opportunities for Ontario’s agri-food sector
Three initiatives aim to support workforce diversity and on-farm sustainability
December 10, 2024
By Gabriela Aguilera
The governments of Canada and Ontario have announced continued funding opportunities to support on-farm sustainability, labour attraction, workforce development and other key projects within the agri-food sector.
In a recent release, the two governments announced that three initiatives are currently accepting applications designed to strengthen the province’s agri-food sector through the Sustainable Canadian Agriculture Partnership (Sustainable CAP):
- Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (deadline: December 3, 2024)
- Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative
- Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program
“There’s no doubt that the programs under our Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership agreement are making a real difference in the lives of our hardworking producers and processors right across Ontario,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, in the release.
“By helping them address the challenges they face, we’re making the sector more sustainable and competitive for generations to come.”
More information on initiative details, including delivery partners and application requirements, are available on the Sustainable CAP website or by contacting the Agricultural Information Contact Centre.