The Agri-Food Futures Fund is a $22.8 million joint federal/ provincial program established in 2001 as part of the Canada – British Columbia Framework Agreement on Agricultural Risk Management. Funding aims to:
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Strengthen agri-food organizations and give rural communities more power to shape their futures |
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Accelerate the pace of innovation across the agri-food sector, facilitating adoption of new technology and development of new market opportunities, and continue to promote a strategic approach in all areas |
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Facilitate a self-sustaining agri-food sector which leads, directs and finances its own industry development |
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Secure the future of the agri-food sector in British Columbia |
The Foundation is the trustee of the fund. Funding has been set aside for 15 unique and emerging sector initiatives. Some initiatives are delivered and administered by industry groups, whose expertise about the sector they represent aids in promoting the initiative and communicating results. Others are administered directly by the Foundation. For specific information about each initiative, click on the links below.
Current Initiatives
These initiatives are currently accepting applications for funding.
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Agriculture Environment & Wildlife Fund
Resolving environment and wildlife issues ... more |
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Agri-Tourism
Where agriculture and tourism meet ... more |
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Agroforestry
Helping to build a dynamic agroforestry industry ... more |
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Beekeeping
Keeping the apiculture industry buzzing ... more |
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Food & Beverage Processing
Providing opportunities for food and beverage processors ... more |
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Food Quality & Safety
Enhancing public safety and improving food quality ... more |
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Islands Agri-Food
Encouraging a viable industry on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands ... more |
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Labour Market & Skills Development
Meeting agriculture’s labour and skills needs ... more |
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Mushroom Industry
Providing opportunities that will move this industry forward ... more |
Past Initiatives
These initiatives are no longer accepting applications or are fully committed.
Funding for projects in these areas can be accessed through our regular funding programs.
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Aboriginal Agriculture Initiative
Aboriginal values in harmony with agriculture ... more |
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Health Product & Functional Food
Helping producers, processors and service providers in this growing sector ... more |
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Organic Sector Development
Helping the organic sector grow ... more |
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Small Lot Agriculture
Creating big opportunities for small-scale producers ... more |
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Women in Agriculture
Expanding the role of women in agriculture ... more |
Additional Resources
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands - Agri-Food Futures
Contact
See individual initiatives for contact information.
Funding Provided By
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands
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