Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
A new program will help the agriculture industry on Prince Edward Island (PEI) continue to build capacity and improve training for those working in it.
Through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the PEI Department of Agriculture are investing over $300,000 in the Agriculture Labour Sub-Program. This new program stream will provide farmers and agricultural organizations with access to funding for a variety of initiatives focused on improving the workforce. These include but are not limited to:
- Recruitment missions;
- Developing on-farm resources for employees with English as a second language;
- Workforce training and professional development opportunities;
- Developing models and strategies for employee childcare and transportation;
- Participating in and attending job fairs and trade shows;
- Other fees, accommodations, and registrations related to recruiting and retaining staff.
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