The governments of Canada and Ontario are still accepting applications for funding from three programs. A federal and Ontario governments news release reported that farmers can still apply for these programs:
- Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (December 3 deadline);
- Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative and
- Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program.
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay said “by helping them (farmers) address the challenges they face, we’re making the sector more sustainable and competitive for generations to come.”
Rob Flack, his Ontario counterpart, said “we strongly encourage Ontario agri-food stakeholders to apply to these programs and to seize the opportunities they offer for long-term growth and competitiveness.”
More information on initiative details, delivery partners, and application requirements is available on the Sustainable CAP webpage, and can be obtained by contacting the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300, or ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca.
