The Norfolk County Agriculture Advisory Board (AAB) would like the municipality’s Forest Conservation By-Law updated to better support and protect sustainable and innovative agricultural practices. The previous has not been reviewed since 2006. The AAB decided at its November me
Eligible applicants to the Fair Finance Fund will: Derive most of their income from sales of goods and services Be registered as a non-profit, charity, co-op or a business with clearly stated social and/or environmental values and objectives that are integrated into the operations Pro
A study (working title – Migrant workers in Canada: Exploring Relationships and Communication) is seeking farm-owners, farm administrative workers, migrant advocacy and social services workers, who have experience with the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP), to particip
The growth of the Norfolk County wine sector depends partly on grapevines’ ability to withstand changing climate – in particular, the more unpredictable deep freezes that challenge the vines’ ability to bounce back in the spring. At the Simcoe Research Station in Nor
Leaf Forward is a global launchpad for cannabis innovation and through its business accelerator program and venture fund it can invest up to $75 000, time and expertise into promising early stage cannabis startups. Over a 16-week period their team works closely with you to help build
Ontario’s government is committed to helping the agri-food sector succeed and opening the province for business. Beginning in November, Ontario food processors and other businesses can apply for cost-share funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) for
Figr, Inc., a vertically-integrated legal cannabis company, today announced the Figr Craft Cultivator program after recently receiving its Industrial Hemp License from Health Canada. Under the license, Figr and its subsidiaries, can cultivate, process, import, export and sell industri
Ontario’s government is committed to helping the agri-food sector succeed and opening the province for business. Beginning in November, Ontario food processors and other businesses can apply for cost-share funding under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (the Partnership) for
Norfolk County has approved a grant under the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) for the Charlotteville Brewery. The company will receive an Agricultural Building and Facilities Grant of up to $9,000 to make improvements on property located at 1207 Charlotteville West Quarter Line. The