Producers, processors and agricultural organizations benefit from Growing Forward 2 funding through three programs designed specifically to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture and agrifoods sector.
The Agriculture Innovation Program provides financial assistance to enhance the competitiveness, profitability, and innovative capacity of the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture industry. Investments were made in innovation, technology adoption and secondary processing activities. For 2013, funding totalling $2,187,308 for 61 projects was invested for projects under the Agriculture Innovation Program.
The Agriculture Sustainability Program supports food safety initiatives, environmental sustainability and market development initiatives for the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture industry. For 2013, funding totalling $2,942,460 for 59 projects was invested under the Agriculture Sustainability Program.
The Agriculture Opportunities Program provides financial assistance for business and marketing opportunities, and enhances human resource development within the Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture industry. Investments were made in land development, business development and human resource development. For 2013, funding totalling $630,520 for 38 projects was invested for under the Agriculture Opportunities Program.
Jeff English
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Gerry Ritz
613-773-1059
Media Relations
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
613-773-7972
1-866-345-7972
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Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282
709-631-8155
