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2005/2006

Format: 2013-05-25
Format: 2013-05-25

AGCare

Agriculture Hits the Trails

AGCare provides science and policy research on environmental and agricultural issues in Ontario, and is forming collaborative relationships between the farming and trail communities to increase awareness of agricultural stewardship. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$180,000 - June 5, 2006

 

Local Food Plus

Promoting New Markets for Greenbelt Farmers

Initiated in 2005 on a platform of farming reform to increase the industry’s viability, Local Food Plus certification system incorporates economic, environmental and social issues and opens new markets for Canadian farmers. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$1,000,000 - June 5, 2006

 

Environmental Defence

Building the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance

Environmental Defence Canada is the coordinating organization for the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, a coalition of groups who share a common vision for improving Ontarians' quality of life and protecting valuable agricultural and environmental lands. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$600,000 - June 5, 2006

 

Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association

“Savour Durham Tour: From Farm to Fare” Event

A two-day event celebrates Durham farmers’ agricultural culinary tourism in Durham with farm tours and local fare. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$36,500 - June 5, 2006

 

Farmers’ Markets Ontario

Project GREEN

The project increase sales, the number of farm vendors and the number of farmers' markets in the Greenbelt by recruiting new farmers diversifying products sold at markets, attracting new customers, and establishing four new urban markets. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$738,687 - June 5, 2006