Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
A new Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) program is now available to Prince Edward Island horticulture producers to help diversify crops, adapt to changing climates, and increase the supply of Island food products in markets across Canada.
The Horticulture Diversification Program supports a variety of growth and capacity opportunities, including expanding greenhouses and controlled environment agriculture production, adopting technologies and processes to increase efficiency and productivity, as well as expanding and improving crop storage to extend the marketing season.
The program will support producers through 4 streams of eligible activities:
- Season Extension and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Expansion
- Efficiency and Productivity
- Post-Harvest Cooling, Freezing, and Storage
- Agronomic Support
This program is part of a suite of Sustainable CAP initiatives available to Prince Edward Island producers. To learn more about the Horticulture Diversification Program eligibility and guidelines, visit: Horticulture Diversification Program – Prince Edward Island
Source : Canada.ca