Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Work Experience
Agreement Number:
YESP2021-1261-QC
Agreement Value:
$14,000.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of the project is to produce organic vegetables in greenhouse and field for sale through the Organic program, the on-farm store and wholesale. The farm sells to customers in Ottawa, Gatineau Chelsea, Wakefield, and Masham. The intern will learn how to setup and manage all the irrigation systems on the farm, including building sprinkler, drip and fertigation systems. The intern will learn how to and maintain electric and gas irrigation pumps, and troubleshoot issues that may crop up. The intern will also run the irrigation systems at prescribed intervals and take records based on the organic certification standards.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The intern will acquire career-related work experience.
Location:
La Peche, Quebec, CA J0X1A0
Reference Number:
235-2020-2021-Q2-00198
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
819418435
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Funded under COVID-19 initiative
Recipient's Legal Name:
Roots and Shoots Farm Inc.
Program:
Youth Employment and Skills Program
Program Purpose:
Youth Employment and Skills Program provides funding to organizations for the creation of agricultural internships that provide career-related work experiences to youth and youth facing barriers.
NAICS Code:
1112