Ontario is working to increase access to local food, create jobs and boost economic growth in the North by establishing a livestock farming pilot project.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal met with Indigenous partners, local municipalities, livestock organizations and industry today in Timmins to discuss the Northern Livestock Pilot project and kick off consultations with stakeholders and communities on supporting viable agriculture in the North.
The Northern Livestock Pilot project will:
- Invest in new research to understand the social, environmental and economic aspects of Northern livestock expansion
- Work to provide a parcel of Crown land to help kick start livestock farming in the region
- Develop educational and other resources to help those starting a farm in the North.
Supporting growth and competitiveness in Ontario's agri-food industry is part of our plan to create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everyday lives.
Source: Ontario.ca