Energy, Mines, and Resources

Market Development Initiative

GreenhouseThis initiative provides resources to investigate and capture new market opportunities and enhance the competitive capability of the industry.

Eligible activities

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

  • marketing and agri-food promotional activities;
  • market development strategies;
  • participation in marketing events;
  • supporting marketing organizations including farmers’markets and agri-tourism ventures.

Eligible costs

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

  • consultant fees;
  • development and design of brochures, logos, labels, signage and packaging;
  • cooperative farm market venues;
  • travel costs and participation fees at marketing events;
  • other costs associated with market development strategies and agriculture awareness activities.

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, up to 75% of the actual costs for farm groups or cooperatives, and up to 100% of the actual project costs for government and non-profit organizations.

Growing Forward Contact:

Energy, Mines and Resources
Agriculture Branch
Phone: 867.667.5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca

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