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Author Archives: Betty Summerhayes, OMAFRA, Technology Transfer Specialist
2015 Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program Now Accepting Applications
Have you developed and implemented an innovative product or process within your agriculture or food business? If so, you could be eligible to receive one of the following awards from the Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program: ■Premier’s Award … Continue reading
Updated Programs and Services Factsheet Now Available
Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers provides a summary of programs and services currently available to Ontario farmers that are funded by the Ontario and/or Canadian governments. Check with your commodity organizations for additional commodity-specific programs that may be available … Continue reading
Value-added course to help producers increase profits with new products or services
Ever wondered about turning your syrup into a value added product? Ever dreamed about making gourmet ready-to-eat meals with your product? Take the free Exploring Value Added Opportunities course, offered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), … Continue reading
Growing Forward 2 Application Deadlines
Producers and Processors: The next Implementation Application Intake for producers and processors will open on November 10, 2014 and close on December 11, 2014. Please note that the Capacity application stream is still open. More information and application forms>> Organizations … Continue reading
Canada Summer Jobs Wage Subsidy Deadline: January 31st, 2014
Canada Summer Jobs provides funding to help employers create summer job opportunities for students. It is designed to focus on local priorities, while helping both students and their communities. Canada Summer Jobs: • provides work experiences for students; • supports … Continue reading
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A Crop and Business Showcase: Exploring Programs and Opportunities
Brought to you by OMAF and MRA Would you like to learn more about programs and resources in agricultural business, risk management, and innovation, including Growing Forward 2? Are you interested in exploring the potential and pitfalls of various crop … Continue reading
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Growing Forward 2 Funding Assistance Program for Producers, Organizations and Collaborations
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is a federal-provincial-territorial program aimed at encouraging innovation, competitiveness and market development in Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sector. In Ontario, farm, food and bioproduct businesses, collaborations and organizations can build their own plan and select opportunities … Continue reading
Growing Forward 2 Workshops
Growing Forward 2 offers: Workshops and assessments to gain knowledge and develop Action Plans at no cost. Funding assistance to build capacity (e.g. skills and training, planning and assessment) and to implement projects. Choose what you need to grow your … Continue reading
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