Test Croppers receive a small plot of land so they can continue to develop their growing skills. They continue to access produce from the onsite farm and continue to collaborate with other farmers to generate sales and grow their markets.
Start-up farmers have completed a successful year as a Test Cropper and have acquired the tools, machinery and skills they need to manage a larger plot of land on their own. They are increasingly able to grow significant volumes of produce economically. They will continue to establish their markets and sales channels and are becoming
The Advance Payments Program is a federal loan guarantee program which provides agricultural producers with easy access to low-cost cash advances. Under the program, you can access up to $1,000,000 in total advances based on the value of the eligible agricultural products you will produce or that you have in storage. The Government of Canada
Canadian farmers have seen no benefit from rising grocery store prices since 2020. Instead, they are being squeezed by corporate profiteering on all sides. For years, corporate concentration in Canada’s food system has kept farm gate prices chronically low, while retail prices rise steadily for consumers. Farmers are forced to accept prices that are decided
Are you working on a project for your community? Submit it between April 15 and May 31, 2025. Up to $500,000 will be rewarded to support meaningful projects. Community Development Fund Through this fund, Desjardins Credit Union supports projects that make a real difference in Ontario communities. Based on a needs assessment of the Ontario
about the Feast Fellowship From July 2025 - January 2026, 8 farmer fellows will participate in responsive gender- and sexuality-affirming agricultural business programming, including self-guided virtual modules, live calls with and mentorship from Indigenous and BIPOC 2SLGBTQI+ Farmers in Residence and co-teachers who are experts in their respective fields. 2SLGBTQI+ Indigenous farmers can expect to
Join us! August 23rd NFU-O Middlesex Farm Tour and Social at New Moon Community Homestead The National Farmers Union of Ontario Middlesex Local is hosting an ecological farm tour and farmer social at New Moon Community Homestead in Alisa Craig on Saturday, August 23rd from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. Join us for a tour of New
Tap into Fall's wisdom over seasonal snacks, an expressive art reflection and a bonfire 'Jam Ceremony' infused with embodied practice, resonant spoken word and circle singing! The first in a series of Beloved Community-building events that connect people, land and tradition by reminding us of our interconnection and interdependence. The series is being hosted at
Whether you need business basics or strategic planning for long-term growth, Young Agrarians knows that gaining business development skills is one of the biggest challenges facing new farmers. Our aim is to provide new farmers, next generation farmers, or farmers adding a new enterprise to an existing farm business with an opportunity to build their
The program has 2 components The LFIF aims to support locally-driven projects that will help improve community food security through the purchase and installation of infrastructure/equipment that will increase access to local, nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Priority will be given to projects that predominantly serve equity-deserving groups, particularly those that are led by or focus
The National Farmers Union / L’Union Nationale des Fermiers is unique among farm organizations: we advocate for people’s interests against corporate control of our food system.
To support the NFU’s work, join or donate.