Governments Strengthening the Sustainability and Productivity of Ontario Farms
Canada and Ontario helping farmers enhance long-term soil health and agricultural output
ST. GEORGE – The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing an additional $9 million in the Ontario Agricultural Sustainability Initiative through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help farmers enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of their farms. Funding will be used to help with the adoption of new technologies and best management practices to support soil health, water quality, and energy efficiency while increasing on-farm productivity.
“Farmers care deeply about the environment and they’re constantly making their operations more sustainable,” said the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. “This important investment will help farmers here in Ontario adapt to environmental challenges, so they can continue to succeed for generations to come.”
The Agricultural Stewardship Initiative is being delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA).
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a five-year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion investment by federal, provincial, and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri‐food, and agri‐based products sector. This includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and a $2.5 billion commitment cost-shared 60% federally and 40% provincially/territorially for programs designed and delivered by the provinces and territories.
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