Title:
Ag1054 Off-Grid Hydroponic Agriculture in the North
Agreement Number:
2425-CN-000094
Agreement Date:
Oct 21, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The Arctic Institute of North America (AINA) will upgrade their Ag1054 hydroponic unit, run a 2 year R&D growing season, offer local training and community programming, and to create a feasibility plan for future deployment of hydroponics in surrounding communities.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of this project, 3 jobs will be created and the roles and responsibilities of 2 current positions will be expanded. The project will help with northern food security by establishing and demonstrating a blue-print for local, off-grid low-impact healthy food production. It will also provide skills training and agricultural development opportunities for local community members.
Location:
CALGARY, Alberta, CA T2P 4K7
Reference Number:
0780-2024-2025-Qrt4-0000075
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
118789254
Amendment Date
Mar 24, 2025
Recipient's Operating Name:
THE ARCTIC INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA
Recipient's Legal Name:
THE ARCTIC INSTITUTE OF NORTH AMERICA
Federal Riding Name:
Calgary Centre
Federal Riding Number:
48004
Program:
Northern Isolated Community Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Supports food security in Northern and Indigenous communities by helping to strengthen and support Indigenous and northern food systems in Canada’s North, reducing food insecurity, and seeking out creative solutions to food challenges across Canada’s North. This initiative will also support investments in northern small- to medium-enterprises, territorial governments, and community organizations pursuing food security related initiatives.