To The Haldimand Press
On August 23, 2019 Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, announced that the Excellence in Agriculture program is open to receive applications and now includes a new category to recognize outstanding young farmers.
The Excellence in Agriculture program recognizes agri-food innovations and advancements that demonstrate leadership, product development or technology advancement that will benefit the sector. The innovations recognized will be those that have potential to help move the agri-food sector forward, so it is better positioned to thrive here at home and on the global stage.
“I’m so pleased to launch the 2019 Excellence in Agriculture program. Ontario’s agri-food sector has always been innovative,” said Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs. “Our farmers and processors always amaze me with their innovative ideas and projects. Innovation is what will allow Ontario to compete and succeed locally and on the world stage.”
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