Energy, Mines, and Resources

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.

The primary function of this initiative will be to sponsor participation at circumpolar agriculture conferences, such as Circumpolar Agriculture Conference 2010. Emphasis will be placed on information exchange that provides for the sustainability of circumpolar agriculture.

Eligible activities

Activities may include, but are not limited to, travel for presentations, information gathering, network development, youth development or other activities that contribute to the development of circumpolar agriculture, such as accommodations, meals and conference registration fees.

Proposals for attendance should contain an outline of benefits to Yukon agriculture, and an information dissemination plan outlining how the applicant plans to share the knowledge with other members of the agricultural industry.

Eligible applicants

Individuals, youth and students, service providers, nonprofit organizations and governments.

Eligible funding

Assistance may be provided for up to 100% of the actual cost for conference attendance. Reimbursement for travel costs must be consistent with Yukon government travel expense guidelines.

Growing Forward Contact:

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.