Monday, October 21, 2024

Tree fruit growers share subsidy


 

Reporters usually get a news release when there is a new subsidy program available for farmers.


Now we get them when the money is spent. Must be an election coming, and civil servants are being used to do work that probably should be done by political party staff.

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One hundred and twenty-eight farmers who grow apples, tender fruit and table grapes are sharing $4.4 million from the federal and Ontario governments.


The funding is to plant varieties more in tune with consumer preferences, such as Gala and Honey Crisp apples and  Coral Star and Summer Serenade peaches.


“In its first year the Growing Future Opportunities Initiative is already helping Ontario fruit producers to be more competitive, so they can provide and market more popular products for consumers to enjoy,” said Ontario Agriculture Minisger Rob Flack.