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News Release - Application Forms for the Agricultural Flexibility Fund Now Available | |
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From the Sept 22, 2009 Issue of Greenhouse Business | |
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| | OTTAWA, Ontario, August 31, 2009 - The Government of Canada would like to remind farmers that the new five-year (2009-2014), $500-million Agricultural Flexibility Fund (AgriFlexibility), is now accepting project proposals.
AgriFlexibility will support measures that reduce costs of production and improve environmental sustainability for the sector; promote value-chain innovation and sectoral adaptation; and, respond to emerging opportunities and market challenges for the sector.
AgriFlexibility includes both federal-led initiatives and initiatives delivered in partnership with provinces, territories and/or industry. Provinces/Territories and Industry will be able to submit proposals (at several stages) over the life of AgriFlexibility. Preference will be given to proposals which leverage private-sector involvement and investment; contribute to the efficiency or sustainability of the industry; and make positive, long-term contributions to the overall competitiveness of the sector.
For information on the Agricultural Flexibility Fund and on how to apply, visit www.agr.gc.ca/agriflexibility, email agriflex@agr.gc.ca, or call 1-877-290-2188.
Should you require more information, or if you have any further enquiries, please contact us for assistance:
Agricultural Flexibility Fund Administration
c/o Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
1341 Baseline Road, Tower 7, Floor 8, Room 242
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5
Telephone: 1-877-290-2188
Facsimile: 613-773-1922
Email: AgriFlex@agr.gc.ca |
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Gail Atkinson.
This information published to the web on September 22, 2009.
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