Tag Archives: Funding Programs

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

On January 20, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Ontario Government announced the launch of the new $20 million Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to support market diversification and resiliency within domestic and international markets, with an emphasis placed … Continue reading →

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Organic Science Cluster 4: Call for LOI’s Due Feb 4, 2022

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Evan Elford

The Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University are pleased to launch the call for Letters of Intent (LOI) inviting Canadian scientists to submit their research proposals under the fourth Organic Science Cluster … Continue reading →

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Hop Rates for 2021-2022 Advanced Payments Program

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Evan Elford

Advanced Payments Program Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Advanced Payment Program (AAP), delivered by the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) in Ontario, has released the list of rates for storage crops (including hops) for the 2021-2022 growing season. The available advance rate … Continue reading →

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Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program: Additional Funding

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Sean Westerveld

On May 14, 2020 the ministry announced the launch of the Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program for Producers.   The government has recently announced an additional $11.6 M in funding. Many producers made pro-active improvements to workplace safety in light of Covid-19, which is … Continue reading →

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Next Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP) Intake has been Announced

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Sean Westerveld

The next CAP intake for producers, processors and other agri-businesses is  March 22 through May 6. Please see the link here for the news release https://news.ontario.ca/omafra/en/2019/02/standing-up-for-ontarios-agri-food-sector.html More information will be available on the websites of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association and … Continue reading →

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Agriculture Youth Green Jobs Initiative

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Evan Elford

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has announced funding under the Agriculture Youth Green Jobs Initiative. The Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative will help fund internships for post-secondary graduates working in the agriculture industry. These internships would include activities or projects that benefit … Continue reading →

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