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Title:

Work Experience

Agreement Number:

YESP2021-1864-NW

Agreement Value:

$14,000.00

Agreement Date:

Apr 1, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

The objective of this project of this project is for an intern to acquire experience with blueberries. The company prunes, weeds, feeds, irrigates, harvests and processes a 60 acre parcel of blueberries. They have created a farm gate store that services many local customers as well as tourists from many areas. The intern would include preparing the processed product for safe transport, loading the trucks with produce, and delivering the blueberries to the customers in accordance to what was ordered. The intern would report repeat orders and potential new customers to his mentor. Picking up of needed supplies on return trips can also be expected. This person will ensure the delivery vehicle is clean, fueled and well maintained.

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

The intern will acquire career-related work experience.

Location:

Mara, British Columbia, CA V0E2K0

Reference Number:

235-2020-2021-Q4-00401

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

104785902

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Additional Information:

Funded under COVID-19 initiative

Recipient's Legal Name:

Serene Lea Farms Ltd.

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:

1113