By Dori Modney with files from Agriculture and Agi-Foods Canada

Employment Opportunities for Young Canadians in Agriculture

Jan 16, 2018 | 3:21 PM

OTTAWA –  Farmers and young Canadians have the opportunity to take advantage of a Federal Government investment in agriculture to help adopt innovative practices and develop skills for a cleaner industry.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay has announced the Agricultural Youth Green Jobs Initiative is now taking applications for 2018.The initiative, support is available to fund youth internships, both on the farm and with organizations engaged in the agriculture and agri-food sector for activities that are environmentally beneficial to the agriculture sector.

The Agricultural Green Jobs Initiative was launched in April 2016 and has created 392 new jobs nationally.

For more information, check out the link on the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada website.