Canada: Cost-share funding for greenhouse growers now available
Similar to previous programs (such as Growing Forward 2), this is a new five-year commitment by Canada’s federal, provincial and territorial governments that will support Canada’s agri-food and agri-products sectors.
Under the new CAPS programming, businesses can apply for funding to support projects in three key priority areas. Some examples relevant to greenhouse floriculture operations are given below.
1. Economic development
Examples for greenhouses would include novel upgrades to technology or equipment that improve labour productivity, or developing new marketing plans to expand sales.
2. Environmental stewardship
Specifically, to enhance water quality and soil health. Projects that focus on responsible water and nutrient management through nutrient recovery systems would be eligible.
3. Protection and assurance
This stream is designed to protect the overall health of plants and animals in our agricultural systems. Here, projects like adding screening to prevent movement of pests into your greenhouse, or adding an isolation area for high-risk, imported plant material would be eligible.
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