Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Llyodminster, SK) announced the Dairy Farmers of New Brunswick (DFNB) will receive up to $235,000 to identify and develop techniques to help New Brunswick dairy farms become more profitable by increasing their efficiency. Milk 2020, a not-for-profit company established by New Brunswick dairy farmers and processors to drive research and innovation … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced $533,000 in funding for British Columbia's fruit growers to help with removal and disposal costs of tree fruits and grapes. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972.
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced an investment of nearly $60 million spread over four years. This financial support is for the implementation of three complementary initiatives to provide adaptation measures for Quebec farmers and agri-businesses and to develop the sector. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz … Read more
Veterans Affairs Minister Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced an investment of nearly $60 million spread over four years for the implementation of three complementary initiatives to provide adaptation measures for Quebec farmers and agri-businesses and to develop the sector. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345 7972.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced an investment of $30,000 to promote the superior quality of Canadian mustard seed and its many uses in international markets. Call 1-966-345-7972.
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) and International Trade Minister Peter Van Loan (York-Simcoe, ON) announced new duty-free access for Canadian beef in the European Union market. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972. The government announced a contribution of up to $45,560 to the British Columbia Blueberry Council (BCBC) to help growers market … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced an investment of more than $370,000 to help the Canadian Bison Association (CBA) increase the appetite for its top quality products. The full release is available online. Call 1-866-345-7972. Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords-Lloydminster, SK) announced an investment of $150,000 for Canadian Western Agribition to promote itself abroad … Read more
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz (Battlefords—Lloydminster, SK) announced that three of Canada's leading organizations in the malting industry are working to develop a long-term international strategy to drive the sector. To help bring that vision to life, an investment of more than $597,000 was made by the Government of Canada. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Conservative MP Alice Wong (Richmond, BC) announced that the Government of Canada will contribute up to $41,665 to the Pacific Urchin Harvesters Association and West Coast Green Urchin association to help harvesters market their products in key international markets. The full release is available online. Call 613-773-7972.
Minister of State (Agriculture) Jean-Pierre Blackburn (Jonquière—Alma, QC) announced the government will consider issues brought up during a consultation exercise for the first National Future Farmers Network. Following the Network, young and beginning farmers will have the opportunity to carry on with the discussions already held, and to further define the innovative solutions they have identified. The full … Read more
