The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced more than $885,000 for 43 projects through the Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies program. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba are investing $2.2 million to modernize the … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced up to $419,000 to Mojow Autonomous Solutions Inc., through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, under the AgriScience Program. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229.
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of up to $344,100 for the Canadian Mushroom Growers’ Association (Mushrooms Canada) to support market growth for Canada’s mushroom sector. Under the AgriMarketing Program, funds are being utilized to help Mushrooms Canada increase consumer and stakeholder knowledge of the nutritional benefits of mushrooms. The full release is … Read more
The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing approximately $4.5 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to support more than 100 projects that will strengthen the province’s agri-food supply chain by helping food and beverage processors improve their operations, increase their competitive edge and adapt to future challenges. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229. … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced the governments of Canada and Manitoba are making changes to the AgriRecovery Drought Assistance Program to make it easier for producers to receive funding and to enhance financial compensation. The full release is available online. Call 343-541-9229. Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) concluded a two-day visit to Prince Edward Island on March 28. The trip included stops in Charlottetown, Crapaud, Victoria, Wellington, and O’Leary to meet with farmers across the Island, and discuss the upcoming growing season and reopening of the table stock potatoes market to the U.S. Bibeau met with Prince … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) issued a statement: “Today’s news is important for PEI potato growers. I know the last few months have been incredibly difficult for potato farmers, producers, and everyone on the Island. This reopening comes at a critical time for the industry. Potato exports are essential for the livelihoods of so many Islanders, … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of up to $849,192 to the Ontario Ginseng Growers Association for several activities through the AgriMarketing program. This funding will help solidify Ontario Ginseng as a leading supplier of farmed North American ginseng, while contributing to the local economy and increasing Canadian agriculture exports for the industry. The … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) and Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency Dan Vandal (Saint Boniface-Saint Vital, Man.) launched a new phase of the Local Food Infrastructure Fund, with an investment of up to $20 million. This funding, available … Read more
Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) announced an investment of up to $103,400 for the Organic Federation of Canada to enable a new collaboration that will promote sustainability and growth for Canada’s organics industry. This project brings together the three primary national organizations that support the organics industry: the Organic Federation of Canada, which is focused … Read more
