Promoting Agriculture Food Careers

This initiative offers full funding to help agricultural societies raise awareness of agriculture and food career opportunities through fair-based outreach and promotional materials.

Eligible funding may support:
• Career promotion booths or activities during fair days
• Educational materials and displays
• Outreach tools showcasing agri-food careers

These activities help attract new talent to Ontario’s agri-food workforce.

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000 per year (max 10 fair days) or $1,500 annually for promotional materials at a 100% funding rate

Eligible Applicants

Producer associations

Eligible Purposes

Funding may be used to support agriculture career promotion efforts at eligible events, including:
• Public-facing fair exhibits or career education activities
• Print or digital promotional materials
• Local outreach highlighting diverse roles in agri-food

Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.

Deadline to Apply

Oct 31 of each calendar year

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