Jan. 27, 2014, Toronto — Innovators in the province’s agriculture and
food industry are being encouraged to apply for awards under the
Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program, now
accepting applications until Feb. 28.
Jan. 27, 2014, Toronto — Innovators in the province’s agriculture and food industry are being encouraged to apply for awards under the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program, now accepting applications until Feb. 28.
Farmers, primary producers, processors and agri-food related organizations are all eligible for recognition under this initiative.
The greenhouse sector is always well represented among the award-winners.
The Premier’s Award for Agri-food Innovation Excellence program encourages the development of our rural communities, farms and agri-food processing businesses and agri-food organizations by adding value to existing products, creating jobs and driving economic growth.
Supporting a strong and innovative agri-food industry is part of the government’s three-part economic plan to invest in people, invest in infrastructure and help businesses grow and create jobs.
Up to 50 agri-food innovations are recognized annually under the awards program. A total of 375 producers, processors and agri-food organizations have received a Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence since 2007.
Ontario’s agri-food sector contributes approximately $34 billion to the province’s economy and supports more than 740,000 jobs across Ontario.
Click here for more background information.
Click here to read about past winners.
Click here for information on how to apply.
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