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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 "engagement sessions"

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Growing Forward 2 "engagement sessions"

Time: March 24, 2011 all day
Location: Best Western Royal Brock Hotel
City/Town: Guelph
Website or Map: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AA…
Phone: GrowingForward2@agr.gc.ca
Event Type: engagement, sessions
Organized By: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Latest Activity: Mar 22, 2011

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"In July 2008, federal/provincial/territorial (FPT) ministers announced the completion of the Growing Forward framework, with a vision for a profitable and innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products industry that seizes opportunities in responding to market demands and contributes to the health and well-being of Canadians. The five-year Growing Forward policy agreement expires on March 31, 2013 and a successor framework must be ready for implementation on April 1, 2013."

More information here: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1298647293136&lang=eng

 

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