Energy, Mines, and Resources
Agriculture
Agriculture Education Program
The objectives of the Agriculture Education Program are to:
- provide educational resources for “agriculture in the classroom” activities and similar educational activities presented by agricultural organizations;
- provide support for preschool, elementary, middle and secondary school agricultural curriculum development;
- provide support for agriculture-related youth development and leadership programs;
- provide support to develop agricultural communication tools, such as newsletters or websites.
Eligible activities
Activities may include, but are not limited to:
- developing, designing and printing agriculture-related education resources;
- conducting agricultural activities for school-aged students;
- travelling to observe and consult with agri-businesses;
- establishing, developing and coordinating youth agribased programs;
- developing communication materials and publications, such as websites and newsletters.
Eligible applicants
Individuals, farm groups, cooperatives, non-profit organizations and governments.
Eligible Funding
Assistance may be provided for up to 50% of the actual project costs for individuals to a maximum of $10,000 per project up to 75% of the actual project costs for farm groups or cooperatives to a maximum of $10,000 per project, and up to 100% of the actual costs for non-profit organizations and governments to a maximum of $20,000 per project.
Contact Us:
Energy, Mines and Resources
Agriculture Branch
Phone: 867.667.5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca
Visit us on the 3rd floor, Room 320, of the Elijah Smith Building at 300 Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon.
