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New NSDA Agri-Food Innovation Award |
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Written by Jamey Coughlin
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Wednesday, 19 December 2007 |
A new $10,000 Agri-Food Innovation Award encourages Nova Scotia farm entrepreneurs to creatively address business challenges on the farm. The initiative is designed to assist producers who are looking at innovative and unique ways to diversify or expand their operation and capture new opportunities.
The award can be used to plan and develop the applicant's proposal or it can be put towards a number of programs and services such as consultants, investigative travel, personal development or business development opportunities.
Only registered farms are eligible for the award.
The application form and a written description of the project idea must be submitted by Feb. 15, 2008 to the Department of Agriculture. More information is available here, or calling the Department of Agriculture, Business Development & Economics Division at 902-893-6580.
The Agri-Food Innovation Award is funded through the Renewal Chapter of the Canada-Nova Scotia Agricultural Policy Framework Agreement. |
