Farmers in Perth-Wellington will benefit from new funding to improve business operations and enhance product quality.
They will share in the $7.9 million pot announced by the province on Friday.
Locally, there are 64 projects in Perth and Wellington that will see investments of up to over $688,000.
MPP Randy Pettapiece is encouraged by the initiative, saying farms in Perth-Wellington are already among the very best in quality and innovation and the funding will further strengthen local agriculture.
Examples of projects supported through this programming include: - Improving food safety systems on farms to meet or exceed international certification standards; - Planting over-wintering cover crops to improve soil health and reduce soil erosion losses; - Actions to help prevent pest damage at greenhouse operations; - Developing a product that will open new sales markets for a farm business; and - Upgrades to animal-handling equipment and improved biosecurity measures.
The funding is in addition to programming launched this year to help with the sector in meeting challenges related to the COVID-19 outbreak.
