The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is offering $50,000 to support farmers’ markets.
Successful applicants can get 50 per cent of their costs involved in promoting farmers’ markets, up to a maximum of $2,500.
The new program is to promote marketing and awareness projects to promote and to support local farmers who are participating at farmers’ markets.
Administration will be handled by the Farmers’ Markets of Ontario association.
“Farmers’ markets are one of the strongest direct links between farmers and consumers, and OFA is proud to partner with FMO to strengthen those connections even further,” said OFA president Drew Spoelstra.
“This new partnership is an excellent complement to the OFA’s Home Grown campaign which focuses on raising awareness of the bounty of food, fibre, fuel and flowers we produce here in Ontario.”
Former Ontario Agriculture Minister Elmer Buchanan and now vice-chairman of FMO said “active and prosperous farmers’ markets contribute vibrant, healthy communities and we are excited to launch this new collaboration with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and shine a spotlight on the farmers who play such key roles at local markets.”
