GUELPH, ON–Funding from the provincial government is supporting a new project dedicated to growing the province’s agri-food sector by helping farmers seize local selling opportunities.
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness is providing an investment into the Cultivating Local: Seizing Opportunities to Grow Ontario’s Local Agri-Products Sector project.
“Increasing the production and consumption of local Ontario food will strengthen long-term food supply chain resilience and agri-food economic competitiveness,” said Rob Flack, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. “The OFA is a perfect partner to collaborate with us in supporting Ontario farmers to sell more of their world-class products to Ontario families and local consumers.”
“We are thrilled to have the provincial government’s support for this initiative that encourages farm diversification, improves market channel opportunities for farmers, and also provides more fresh, local produce to Ontarians,” says OFA President Drew Spoelstra. “We know there are many passionate farmers and future farmers who want to explore new products and new markets, and these workshops will help ensure they have the expert advice and resources to take that next step.”