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New PEI agriculture program receives $300K
Initiative focus on labour challenges in the industry
December 27, 2024
By Greenhouse Canada
$300,000 in funds are being allotted towards the Agriculture Labour Sub-Program in partnership with Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and PEI Department of Agriculture.
In a recent release, the government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) announced the new program stream that will provide farmers and agricultural organizations with access to funding for a variety of initiatives focused on improving the workforce, including:
- Recruitment missions
- Developing on-farm resources for employees with English as a second language
- Workforce training and professional development opportunities
- Developing models and strategies for employee childcare and transportation
- Participating in and attending job fairs and trade shows
- Other fees, accommodations and registrations related to recruiting and retaining
“I am pleased to be continuing our efforts to support and build the workforce in our Agriculture industry,” Bloyce Thompson, PEI Deputy Premier and Minister of Agriculture, said in the release.
“Addressing labour challenges in our industry is a mandate item for us, and by implementing this program alongside other Provincial initiatives, we remain committed to encouraging growth and development in the sector so that agriculture can continue to drive our economy.”
More information on the program can be found here.