What is all the commotion!

1. What is all the commotion! &

2. GF2 provides programs and services to achieve a profitable, sustainable, competitive and innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-products industry that is market-responsive, and that anticipates and adapts to changing circumstances and is a major contributor to the well-being of Canadians.

3. GF2 Programs Apply!! • Agri Processing Automation and Efficiency - Livestock • Agri Processing Product and Market Development - Crop • Agri Processing Product and Market Development - Livestock • Business Management Skills Development • Business Opportunity • Confined Feeding Operation Stewardship • Food Safety Systems Delivery Agent • Food Safety Systems Producer • Irrigation Efficiency • Livestock Welfare Delivery Agent • Livestock Welfare Processor • On-Farm Energy Management • On-Farm Stewardship • On-Farm Water Management • Regional Water Supply • Traceability Pilot • Traceability Technology Adoption • Traceability Training • Agri Processing Automation and Efficiency - Crop • Agricultural Watershed Enhancement • Animal Health Biosecurity Delivery Agent • Animal Health Biosecurity Producer • Food Safety Systems Processor • Livestock Welfare Producer • Plant Health and Biosecurity Government is offering you Money!! Why Not??

4. Business Opportunity Program value chain development business plans (expansion and restructuring) reimbursement of 50% for established producers and 75% for new entrants and producer groups to a maximum of $5,000 per activity to a maximum of $30,000 for the life of the program market research marketing plans pricing models business management mentoring or coaching and succession plans (once per farm business).

5. Confined Feeding Operation Stewardship run-on and run-off controls manure storage facilities The program covers 50% of eligible costs for most project categories. Some are funded at 70% or 30% to a maximum of $100,000 per applicant, though some categories have project maximums between $15,000 and $50,000. livestock facility relocation away from creeks, streams or other water bodies, renovation of livestock facilities that existed prior to 2002 solid liquid separation or composting equipment,

6. Food Safety Systems Producer computer software for tracking animal health records reimbursement of 70% of eligible activities intended to enhance On-Farm Food Safety to a maximum payment of $5,000 cattle squeeze and Scale milk guards

7. On-Farm Energy Management Construction projects that install high-efficiency equipment Need new shop doors or Windows on your insulated shop? For most items the program covers 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $50,000. Some items are funded on a square-footage or formula basis. The program also covers 100% of the cost for each applicant’s first three submeters. Greenhouse energy curtains;

8. On-Farm Stewardship Offsite Watering Systems- 50% up to $30,000 Windbreaks – 120ft/100 cows 50% up to $10,000 Producers in livestock and crop production will be reimbursed for 30%, 50% or 70% (depending on the project) of costs related to management practices that improve water quality in the areas outlined above, to a maximum of $50,000 per applicant. Please note that some areas of funding have project maximums between $2,000 and $30,000. Dugout and Riparian Area fencing – 70% up to $50,000 Fuel Tanks – 30% up to $3000 Required

9. On-Farm Water Management Special Incentive projects include well decommissioning, well pit conversions, water meters, water well depth measurement equipment, and connections to multi-user water supply pipelines. These projects are eligible for reimbursement of up to 50% of expenses, to a specified maximum per applicant or project Standard Incentive projects include construction of water sources such as wells, dugouts, spring developments, dams and pipelines. These projects are eligible for reimbursement of up to one-third of expenses, to a maximum of $5,000 per applicant.

10. Animal Health Biosecurity Producer Quarantine Pen Livestock Trailer for on-farm use Program covers 50% of eligible costs, to a maximum of $30,000 for each Fiscal Year. Hospital pen Farm Gates and signs Cement pad with pressure washer system for equipment wash down Rodent control – gravel around chicken coop, feed shed for chicken feed

11. Have you done yours?? Sustaining production, managing risks, providing a healthy landscape for the next generation, and maintaining market access. Its now ONLINE!! Get access to the Stewardship Program Funding!!