Funds meant to help adoption and implementation of new clean technologies, practices and process enhancements
Local farmers and others in the agrifood industry are receiving a collective $8 million boost from the federal government meant to promote the adoption of sustainable technology.
The funds, provided through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, were announced in Guelph on Friday morning. Recipients include Bioenterprise Canada, which will run a grant program people can apply to for funds, as well as Minto’s Mapleview Agri Ltd. and Farm Health Guardian Ltd. of Guelph specifically.
“Today’s investments will support the long-term prosperity and sustainability of our communities while strengthening our local agrifood sector,” Longfield said during the announcement. “From farmers, to suppliers, to processors, they all play an important role in insuring economic growth and rural development…
