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Title:

Urban Schoolyard Farms Grow Roots (USFGR)

Agreement Number:

LFIF-1.201

Agreement Value:

$25,000.00

Agreement Date:

Nov 1, 2019 - Aug 31, 2021

Description:

The objective of this project is to purchase farming equipment (tiller, small farming tools) to increase the efficiency and yields of its urban farms as well as the purchase of electric cargo bicycles to deliver produce to clients, reducing the use of a traditional transportation vehicle.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

To strengthen food systems to be resilient, integrated and sustainable, and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food for at-risk populations.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V5R3M6

Reference Number:

235-2020-2021-Q1-00147

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

844249680

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Amendment Date

Mar 18, 2021

Recipient's Legal Name:

Fresh Roots Urban Farm Society

Program:

Local Food Infrastructure Fund

Program Purpose:

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund aims to strengthen food systems to be resilient, integrated and sustainable, and to facilitate access to safe and nutritious food, primarily for the less privileged.

NAICS Code:

6242

Amendments:

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