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Title:

Work Experience

Agreement Number:

YESP2021-1293-QC

Agreement Value:

$14,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 - Dec 1, 2020

Description:

The objective of the project is to increase the availability of specialty vegetables growing on 3/4 of an acre of permanent raised beds and a heated greenhouse. The vegetables are sold at the on farm kiosk, weekly basket program, at a weekly public market and a few restaurants, convenience stores and health food stores. The intern will participate in the activities in the greenhouse such as starting seedlings, trellising, lower and leaning tomatoes, pruning, fertilizing and integrated pest control. He will also work in the field with the bed preparation, transplanting, direct seeding, weeding, fertilizing and integrated pest management. The intern will help with crop processing (harvesting, washing, sorting and storing) and record keeping.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

The intern will acquire career-related work experience.

Location:

Vittoria, Ontario, CA N0E1W0

Reference Number:

235-2020-2021-Q3-00272

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

727166118

Recipient Type:

Individual or sole proprietorship

Additional Information:

Funded under COVID-19 initiative

Recipient's Legal Name:

Riva Khanna

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