Business Expansion
Unlock Your Farm's Potential: Invest in Smart Business Expansion
Expanding your agricultural business means more than just scaling up – it’s about making smart, strategic decisions that drive long-term success. Funding for business expansion supports initiatives to enhance productivity, diversify operations, and strengthen market presence. This can include consulting services to identify new opportunities, mitigate risks, or develop robust business plans. Grants may also support enhancing or implementing food safety programs, increasing your labor force, or accessing new markets. Additionally, funding can help invest in season extension techniques, diversify production, or implement value-added processes. By leveraging these opportunities, you can build a more resilient, profitable, and sustainable farm business.


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Equipment/Tech Adoption
Upgrade your farm with modern technology to boost efficiency and productivity.

Land Improvement
Enhance soil health, drainage and field conditions to increase sustainability.

Research
Innovate and improve practices through on-farm field trials and industry-leading studies.
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Helps Manitoba’s agri-food and agri-product sectors enhance food safety and traceability through financial support for program development, training, validation, and compliance initiatives.
Supports the transfer of farm assets from retiring producers to farmers under 40 through financial incentives and flexible lending terms offered by MASC.
Supports energy-saving and GHG-reducing assessments and upgrades for agri-food production and office areas, including unique improvements not covered by other programs.
Supports the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-product sector through funding for group learning, knowledge sharing, and industry resource development to build long-term competitiveness.
Supports the reduction of ingredient and product waste during storage and processing by funding equipment and systems that minimize losses and improve resource efficiency.
Supports the growth and competitiveness of the agriculture, agri-food, and agri-product sectors by funding group learning initiatives, knowledge transfer events, and industry resource development.
Supports culturally relevant services and resource development that strengthen food systems, expand agricultural knowledge, and build capacity in business planning, risk awareness, and market development.
Supports the modernization and expansion of agri-processing operations by funding capital investments that improve productivity, enable co-packing services, and support access to new markets through quality control and integrated systems.
Supports the development and implementation of community-based food systems, including planning and revitalization efforts related to traditional food, agriculture, local sovereignty, and food processing or preservation.
Supports market development activities that expand interprovincial and international trade capacity, helping agri-food businesses maintain existing markets and access emerging opportunities.
Supports Manitoba commercial beekeepers in recovering from overwinter colony losses during 2021–2022 by funding replacement bees, queens, and associated restocking costs.
Supports engagement activities that strengthen relationships between industry, academia, and Indigenous communities, ensuring collaboration from project development through to delivery.
Supports agri-businesses in New Brunswick to expand into new markets and strengthen trade access across Canada and abroad through innovation-driven marketing and export initiatives.
Supports food system and agriculture projects by funding capital items, equipment, and technologies that scale production, enhance traditional practices, or bring value-added products to market.
Supports environmental and economic sustainability for Manitoba farms through cost-shared beneficial management practices in soil, water, and climate resilience.
Supports agricultural societies with annual capital funding to repair and maintain vital infrastructure across the province.
Supports landowners in restoring or replacing water wells damaged by energy-related activity through reimbursable, post-completion funding.
Supports innovative, high-impact projects that accelerate growth in Alberta’s value-added agriculture sector through funding for technology, expansion, and new builds.
Offers a 12% tax credit for major investments in Alberta-based agri-processing facilities, supporting large-scale innovation and value-added production.
Supports Alberta producers in adding value to agricultural products through funding for equipment, processing capacity, and market expansion.
Provides financial compensation to ranchers for livestock losses caused by wildlife predators across Alberta.
Provides a fuel rebate to help Albertans in remote areas reduce the high cost of heating without access to natural gas service.
Supports Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food sectors in building resilience and public trust through education, sustainability initiatives, and assurance systems.
Provides up to $100,000 in funding to support economic development, training, and tourism initiatives in Indigenous and small rural communities across Alberta.
Supports Alberta processors in expanding production, improving food safety, developing new products, and accessing domestic and international markets.
Supports BC’s agriculture sector in recruiting and retaining domestic workers through training, diversity initiatives, and workforce development tools.
Provides up to $10,000 to help BC farmers, producers, and packers improve food safety practices and achieve certification.
Supports on-farm projects that reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in areas like waste management, emissions, and water quality.
Supports BC’s producers and processors in building skills and resilience through expert-led training, workshops, and on-farm demonstrations.
Supports BC-based food processors in upgrading facilities, systems, and equipment to increase productivity and boost the use of local agricultural inputs.

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