Grants and Contributions:
Title:
Developing the local bioeconomy to divert and valorize greenhouse vegetable waste
Agreement Number:
ACT-RI-364
Agreement Value:
$281,229.00
Agreement Date:
Jun 7, 2024 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project aims to facilitate adoption of technologies for valorization of the three main greenhouse crop waste streams: Vegetable grade outs, vines and used growing media.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The proposed project will support the development of a local bioeconomy based on valorization of by-products from the greenhouse vegetable industry including vines, fruit grade-outs and used growing media. Research will support the development of new, sustainable products including upcycled food products, insect feedstock, fertilizer and soil amendments.
Location:
Vineland Station, Ontario, CA L0R2E0
Reference Number:
235-2024-2025-Q4-00024
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
850190752
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Recipient's Legal Name:
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre
Program:
Agricultural Clean Technology
Program Purpose:
The Agricultural Clean Technology Program supports the research, development and adoption of clean technologies through investments in and promotion of precision agriculture in Canada's agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.
NAICS Code:
11141