January 14, 2015 – Toronto, Ontario - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
The Harper Government will invest $3 million towards helping the Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO) set up a world-class research and innovation centre at the University of Guelph. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz made the announcement at DFO's Annual General Meeting marking their 50th anniversary in Toronto today.
This facility will drive world-class research, fostering innovation and helping the industry capture new opportunities across the entire dairy value chain, in addition to launching outreach activities to stakeholders and other audiences. The federal government investment complements $20 million from the Ontario government, $1 million from DFO, and $1 million from other industry participants.
Jeff English
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Graham Lloyd
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