A weekly report prepared by the staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). If you require further information, regarding this report, call the Elora Resource Centre at 519-846-0941. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For technical information, call the Agricultural Information Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300 or visit the OMAFRA website: www.ontario.ca/omafra
Friday, March 20, 2015
GROWING FORWARD 2 – PRODUCERS – UPDATE
Growing Forward 2 (GF2) is in its third year, and the ministry is committed to continuous improvement to reflect client and program needs.
New program guide and application will be available in April 2015.
GF2 offers cost-share funding for education, training, audits, assessments, planning and implementation activities.
Application intake dates for Producers in 2015 are as follows:
May 1 to May 21, 2015
August 10 to August 27, 2015
November 16 to December 3, 2015
Free workshops and training are available to eligible producers, processors, organizations and collaborations. Participating in these workshops can help you set goals and develop plans that can strengthen your application for GF2 cost-share funding assistance.
In Ontario, Growing Forward 2 (GF2) offers cost-share to eligible producers to grow profits, expand markets and manage shared risk.
The Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) delivers GF2 to Producers across Ontario on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
For more information, please check the website at: www.ontariosoilcrop.org or call Lois Sinclair at: 519-955-3139.
NEED A JOB THIS SUMMER?
Each year, the Ontario government offers several programs providing summer job opportunities and employment services for youth. Last year, over 100,000 students and youth found jobs or received help with their job search through our eight core summer jobs programs.
For further details about any of the province’s youth employment programs, go to: www.ontario.ca/readysetwork to find information on more than 35 programs to help youth build skills, find a job or start a business.
COMING EVENTS:
March 25 Precision Dairy Technology Workshop, 9:30 am registration and coffee, program from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm in the Wellington Room, Grand River Raceway, Elora, ON, 7445 Wellington County Road 21, Elora, ON. Cost $20.00 (includes lunch). To register, please call the Contact Centre at 1-877-424-1300.
April 10 5:00pm Deadline: Applications for 2015 Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence Program. For more information please check the OMAFRA website at: www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/premier_award/guidebook.htm or email: premiersagrifoodinnovationaward@ontario.ca.
