Title:
Kwadacha Greenhouse
Agreement Number:
IAFSI-015
Agreement Value:
$254,019.00
Agreement Date:
Aug 1, 2019 - Oct 1, 2021
Description:
The objective of this project is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for two members of the community to operate their 10,800 square foot hydroponic greenhouse facility (includes three greenhouses), independently, after the three year period.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The project aims to produce locally fresh vegetables and other produce for Kwadacha First Nation members, to provide training and create job opportunities for two community members and to sell the excess produce to market in close vicinity including, other Indigenous communities, construction and mining sites, etc.
Location:
Fort Ware, British Columbia, CA V0J 3B0
Reference Number:
235-2019-2020-Q4-00158
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
000000000
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kwadacha First Nation
Program:
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI) will support Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are
ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects and others who want to build their capacity to participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The objective of the IAFSI is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous
Peoples’ by building their capacity to participate and succeed in the Sector.