Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Work experience
Agreement Number:
YESP2021-1424-NW
Agreement Value:
$4,759.00
Agreement Date:
May 19, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021
Description:
The objective of the project is to provide the intern with experience working with the agriculture and agri-tech sectors to develop new products and processes to support sustainability and the sector. The Intern will participate in greenhouse plant trials with a new bio fertilizer from brewery waste and a micronutrient fertilizer formulated for retention in the root zone, managing vegetable, flower crops and bio products as well as assessing plant health.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The intern will acquire career-related work experience.
Location:
Surrey, British Columbia, CA V3W2M8
Reference Number:
235-2020-2021-Q2-00671
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
107579633
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:
Funded under COVID-19 initiative
Recipient's Legal Name:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Institute for Sustainable Horticulture
Research Organization:
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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:
1114