Title:
Fort Nelson First Nation Agricultural Business Opportunities Assessment and Implementation Plan
Agreement Number:
IAFSI-107
Agreement Value:
$295,339.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 30, 2021 - Sep 27, 2023
Description:
The objective of this project is to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan in order to identify opportunities and identifies ways to mitigate the effect of climate change by utilizing geothermal heat, rich land resources and access to infrastructure to develop community food security and commercial agricultural operations.
Organization:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Expected Results:
The project will provide Fort Nelson First Nation with a plan to utilize their access to large amount of geothermal heat, rich land resources and access to infrastructure to develop community food security and commercial agricultural operations. This will include an in-depth investigation of agriculture opportunities, community consultation, initiation of skills training for community members, and a business plan for several agri-food businesses.
Location:
Fort Nelson, British Columbia, CA V0C1R0
Reference Number:
235-2021-2022-Q4-00181
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
758922512
Recipient Type:
For-profit organization
Additional Information:
Amendment#1 reflects a change in budget plan.
Amendment Date
Jun 28, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
Deh Tai Limited Partnership
Program:
Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI)
Program Purpose:
The Indigenous Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (IAFSI) will support Indigenous communities and entrepreneurs who are ready to launch agriculture and food systems projects and others who want to build their capacity to participate in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The objective of the IAFSI is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous Peoples by building their capacity to participate and succeed in the Sector.