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Title:

Work Experience

Agreement Number:

YESP2021-1928-NW

Agreement Value:

$14,000.00

Agreement Date:

Jul 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2021

Description:

The objective of this project is a non profit society working specifically on food security issues. The recipient works directly with the public, farming community, industry, and university partners to deliver programs that identify and solve issues that decrease sustainability of our collective food systems. The intern will learn about identifying BC Farmers already using climate friendly agricultural practices and invite them to participate in climate solutions work, developing content to support both public-focused and farmer-focused climate solutions content, and supporting the development of farmer focused web content. (i.e.. CSA listing web page). This role will also organize appropriately physically distanced farmer-to farmer training events and dialogues to share successes and identify barriers

Organization:

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Expected Results:

The intern will acquire career-related work experience.

Location:

Vancouver, British Columbia, CA V6H3S3

Reference Number:

235-2020-2021-Q4-00420

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

892231572

Recipient Type:

Not-for-profit organization or charity

Additional Information:

Funded under COVID-19 initiative

Recipient's Legal Name:

Farmfolk/Cityfolk Society

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:

0000