Hay field in the Township of LaVallee, Ontario, July 2021. Image: Randy Thoms/Acadia Broadcasting
The Ministry of Agriculture is now accepting nominees for its Excellence in Agriculture.
The program recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that drive the industry forward, adopt new technologies and increase awareness.
The awards honour individuals in eleven different categories.
There are also awards specific to northern Ontario and Indigenous-owned businesses.
The categories include;
- Excellence in Food Processing
- Excellence in Research and Innovation
- Women’s Excellence
- Youth Excellence
- Excellence in Agri-Food Education
- Northern Business Excellence
- Indigenous-Owned Business or Community Excellence
- Family Farm Excellence
- Agri-Food Promotional Excellence
- Supply Chain Excellence
- Excellence in Agri-Food Talent Recruitment
“Ontario’s agriculture and food industry includes some of the most dedicated and innovative individuals provincewide,” says Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “The Excellence in Agriculture Awards will give recognition to the people in these industries that go above and beyond, setting the standard and leading by example to ensure we can continue to Grow Ontario.”
The deadline to apply for the award is September 14.
The winners will be announced in November at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.
Application is made through the Ministry of Agriculture website.
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