December 12, 2014 - Saskatchewan - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Today, the federal and provincial governments announced $300,000 in funding over the next three years for Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan.
The Farm Animal Council of Saskatchewan (FACS) officially transitioned into Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan at their industry conference on December 10. Formed with the support of industry groups and stakeholders, Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan will work with industry partners to build consumer trust and confidence in Saskatchewan's agriculture and agri-food industry.
Governments supported the creation of Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan through $30,000 in funding to FACS in 2013 and a commitment to match industry support up to $100,000 in 2014. Through this latest investment, which will come into effect in 2015, governments will provide Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan with $100,000 in funding annually for the next three fiscal years.
This Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan investment is funded through Growing Forward 2, a cost-shared partnership between federal, provincial and territorial governments designed to support an innovative, competitive and profitable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
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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Angela Hall
Agriculture
Regina
Phone: 306-787-2359
Email: angela.hall@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-527-0521
