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Overview of FarmStart Programs.
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Supporting a new generation of farmers
The aging of Canada’s farm population
The loss of farmers and farmland
The increasing importation of Canada’s food from abroad
Trends in Canadian Agriculture
• Promote innovative and sustainable business models
• Explore emerging local and direct market opportunities
• Coordinate farm facilities, resources and linkages important to new farmers
• Develop effective land tenure and stewardship arrangements
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Farm Facilities
Direct Programs and Services
Research and Communication
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Farm Enterprises
ResearchDemonstrations
Training
Community Engagement Current Sites:
Guelph (Ignatius Farm)Brampton (McVean- TRCA)
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New Farms Incubator
MarketLINK
FarmlandLINK
Small and mid-size farm business planning
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Composting
Crop roller
Ethno-cultural markets
Needs of new Canadian farmers
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Opportunities
Local markets
Short food supply chains
Meaningful products
Smaller plots, higher value
Ecological agriculture
Policy Initiatives
Small start up grants
Lower minimum quotas; Start-up quota leasing
Zoning and severances
Small and mid-scale food and safety standards
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