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Title:

Soil Health Product Development Technician

Agreement Number:

975140

Agreement Value:

$27,090.00

Agreement Date:

Jun 3, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022

Description:

Wastenot Farms diverts food waste from landfill on behalf of Toronto businesses and uses that organic waste to feed worms. The worm manure is harvested, bagged and sold as a valuable regenerative growing tool called Jocelyn’s Soil Booster Worm Manure. All our natural soil amendment products follow our circular economy principles and help growers work with Mother Nature. The company has hired a 10 month technician position to facilitate production of Jocelyn’s Soil Booster worm manure, increase composting capacity to allow for business growth and to develop operational plans for commercial scale processing and production to accommodate business expansion.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

The purpose of IRAP’s Youth Employment Program is to assist in increasing the supply of highly qualified people, promoting the benefits of advanced studies, demonstrating federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy and facilitating the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market.

Location:

Mono, Ontario, CA L9W 6K9

Reference Number:

172-2021-2022-Q2-975140

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

759965122

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

Wastenot Farms Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Dufferin--Caledon

Federal Riding Number:

35022

Program:

Industrial Research Assistance Program – Youth Employment Program

Program Purpose:

Coverage:

IRAP Youth Employment Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation.

NAICS Code:

562210