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Ontario Celebrates Excellence in the Agriculture and Food Industry
2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards honours province’s agri-food leaders TORONTO — The Government of Ontario’s annual Excellence in Agriculture Awards for 2024 is recognizing farmers, processors, industry organizations, and businesses whose contributions are strengthening growth across the province’s $50.7 billion agri-food sector. Thirteen winners and 16 honourable mentions in agriculture excellence across 11 diverse categories […]
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Read MoreCanada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is renewing relationships between the Crown and First Nations by addressing Canada’s failure to provide First Nations with the agricultural provisions promised under Treaties 5, 6, and 10. Through these Treaties, Canada promised ploughs, seeds for important crops, livestock such as cows and bulls, […]
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Read MoreMedia Advisory – Minister Anandasangaree to announce Agricultural Benefits specific claims settlements with nine First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10
From: Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Ottawa, Ontario — The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, will visit Saskatchewan and Alberta. During his visit, Minister Anandasangaree will meet with 9 First Nations under Treaties 5, 6, and 10 to partake in community celebrations and make several announcements. Details of the visit are as […]
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Read MoreGovernments Investing in Initiatives to Attract and Retain Agri-Food Labour
October 08, 2024 TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this $4 million investment will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years to come. “As Ontario’s agri-food sector continues to grow, […]
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Read MoreGrants available to boost agricultural jobs, diversity – Chronicle Journal
Indigenous Ontarians and minority groups are being given a shot at starting a business in the agricultural sector with the help of grants of up to $100,000. Announced on Tuesday, the $1.5-million program funded by the provincial and federal governments aims to “make sure we have greater diversity in the agriculture and agri-food sectors,” a […]
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Read MoreGovernments Investing to Increase Workforce Diversity in Agriculture
September 24, 2024 Canada and Ontario strengthening entrepreneurial opportunities for under-represented groups in agri-food TORONTO – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing up to $1.5 million in the new Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative (AWEDI) to help minority groups start and build businesses in the agri-food sector. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian […]
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Read MoreMinister MacAulay announces new members of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council
From: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada September 10, 2024 Today, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the members of the third cohort of the Canadian Agricultural Youth Council (CAYC). Nine new faces and 13 returning youth from the second cohort will make up the new Council, all serving terms of 18 months. […]
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Read MoreOntario Strengthening the Province’s Craft Cider Industry
September 04, 2024 THORNBURY — The Ontario government is investing up to $6 million in the Ontario Craft Cider Marketing Fund over the next six years to help provincial craft cideries market their products to more consumers and stimulate growth across the sector. “Our government is supporting Ontario cideries in reaching more local consumers with […]
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Read MoreNomination process open for ag excellence awards – Northern Ontario Business
Jul 04, 2024 Province welcoming submissions in 12 categories The province is seeking nominees for its 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards. Given out annually, the awards recognize processors, industry organizations, people and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their field and are paving the way towards a more sustainable and profitable industry. “The Excellence in Agriculture […]
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Read MoreOntario Opens Nominations for 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards
June 18, 2024 TORONTO – The Ontario government is opening nominations for the 2024 Excellence in Agriculture Awards, which recognize the outstanding efforts driving the agriculture and food industry forward. These awards celebrate farmers, processors, industry organizations, people and businesses who demonstrate excellence in their field and are paving the way towards a more sustainable […]
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