Environment and Climate Change

We are encouraging the adoption of environmentally sound practices to improve the quality of our soil, water, air and biodiversity. The Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is an education and awareness program delivered by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association that helps producers assess their farm's environmental strengths and weaknesses.

On-farm environment and climate change programs funded through Growing Forward supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) are administered by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and delivered locally by the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association.

Growing Forward offers cost-share opportunities to assist farmers in implementing environmental improvement projects identified in their EFP action plans. To sign up for an EFP workshop in your area, or to learn more about the Environmental Farm Plan, please click here to visit the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association website.

Growing Forward also supports the agri-food processing sector with the development of environmental risk assessment initiatives.

Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program Update

For further details on the Canada-Ontario Farm Stewardship Program (COFSP) funding, please see the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement (OSCIA) website.

Growing Forward is a commitment by Canada's federal, provincial and territorial governments to support the development of a profitable, innovative agri-food sector that is adept at managing risk and responsive to market demands. It encourages the implementation of best practices in four key areas: Environment and Climate Change; Food Safety and Traceability; Business Development; and Biosecurity.