By OMAFRA Ag Rep Brian Bell
Growing Forward 2
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) opened a new application intake for producers. Applications will be accepted until Thursday, February 25.
Trillium project
This project will support farmers, producers and value-added processors in the LaCloche Manitoulin area with capital in the form of loans, workshops and mentoring for start-up and expansion. The workshops and mentoring are flexible based on the individual business needs and will include support in the areas of business development, financial evaluation and feasibility, analysis and skills development, navigating agricultural regulations, accessing other agricultural support programs, market development, meeting supply and packaging requirements and practical skills as required. The project is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation and is being managed and delivered by LAMBAC in collaboration with Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative and OMAFRA. For more information contact Maureen Strickland at Lambac, Brian Bell at OMAFRA or Peggy Baillie at Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative.
Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence 2016
It will soon be time to file applications to the Premier’s Award for 2016. It is anticipated this year’s applications can be submitted beginning in mid- February. For additional information about applying check the OMAFRA website: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/index.html or contact me in Gore Bay.
