Growing Forward Programs - Yukon

The programs listed below are offered in the territory of the Yukon under the Growing Forward framework. Please consult the Regional program page for a complete list of the programs available in this territory.

National Programs

• Agri-Foresight 
• AgriMarketing
• Canadian Agri-Science Clusters Initiative
• Developing Innovative Agri-Products
• Farm Debt Mediation Service
• Promoting Agri-Based Investment Opportunities

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Provincial Programs

Agriculture Development Initiative

This initiative provides funding to develop agricultural projects that enhance regional economic development and contribute to sustainability in rural communities.

For more information please contact the Agriculture Development Initiative.

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Agriculture Education Program

To provide educational resources for "agriculture in the classroom" activities and educational activities presented by agricultural organizations.

For more information please contact the Agriculture Education Program.

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Agriculture Internship and Mentorship Program

To provide opportunities to new entrants to the industry as agricultural interns in their agri-business

For more information please contact the Agriculture Internship and Mentorship Program.

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Agriculture Training Program

To provide support for the presentation of agricultural courses, seminars, workshops, conferences and any other activities that will develop the human resource capabilities of Yukon agricultural agri-food and agribased products industry.

For more information please contact the Agriculture Training Program.

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Agri-Environmental Baseline Indicators (Data Collection)

The objective of this program is to create new, & reinforce existing, datasets of information for vegetation, soil, feed and water quality in agricultural areas to determine the best agriculture lands based on soil capability and arability assessment.

For more information please contact the Agri-Environmental Baseline Indicators (Data Collection).

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Biosecurity Risk Prevention & Mitigation Initiative

This initiative provides for the design & implementation of systems & programs that will allow the territory to identify and prepare for emerging risks to animal & plant health, with a focus on prevention or mitigation of identified risks.

For more information please contact the Biosecurity Risk Prevention & Mitigation Initiative.

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Business Planning & Advisory Initiative

To provide assistance for non-profit s & governments to access consultant services to review past records & financial situations, discuss objectives, & to help determine current options in meeting profitability goals.

For more information please contact the Business Planning & Advisory Initiative.

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Circumpolar Education & Exchange Initiative

This initiative will provide opportunities for farm managers, workers, youth and service providers to participate in information exchange with other circumpolar agricultural regions.

For more information please contact the Circumpolar Education & Exchange Initiative.

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Diversification & Value-Added Initiative

This initiative provides assistance to producers who diversify their operations to take advantage of market opportunities that will increase profitability on the farm.

For more information please contact the Diversification & Value-Added Initiative.

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Environmental and Food Safe Farm Plan

The primary purpose of the Environmental and Food Safe Farm Plan is to assist producers in assessing Environmental & food-related risks on their farms.

For more information please contact the Environmental and Food Safe Farm Plan.

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Food Safety Strategies Initiative

This initiative provides for the design, implementation & building of partnerships in the development of food safety strategies for all agri-food commodities in Yukon.

For more information please contact the Food Safety Strategies Initiative.

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Market Development Initiative

This initiative provides resources to investigate and capture new market opportunities and enhance the competitive capability of the industry.

For more information please contact the Market Development Initiative.

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Reclamation of Yukon Land

The objective of this program is the reclamation of Yukon land which has been impacted through agricultural activity & which poses a hazard to the environment or wildlife.

For more information please contact the Reclamation of Yukon Land.

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Underutilized Land Initiative

This initiative is designed to improve the utilization of existing, titled farm land that was developed for agricultural use prior to April 1, 2003, and has not been used for agriculture for several years.

For more information please contact the Underutilized Land Initiative.

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Wildlife Damage Prevention Program

This program provides assistance to protect high-value crops & pasture lands from damage by wildlife. It provides funding to install approved wildlife fences/to use wildlife deterrents.

For more information please contact the Wildlife Damage Prevention Program.

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Yukon Research & Demonstration

This initiative complements & advances agricultural research and demonstration programs in Yukon.

For more information please contact the Yukon Research & Demonstration.

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Yukon Wildlife Damage Compensation Program

The Yukon Agriculture Wildlife Damage Compensation Program is available for producers who have attempted prevention & mitigation of crop damage caused by wild ungulates.

For more information please contact the Yukon Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.