Innovative Ideas Thrive In Essex and Chatham-Kent
June 4, 2010 1:30 PM
McGuinty Government Recognizes Outstanding Individuals In Agri-Food Sector
Ontario's rural communities are growing innovative ideas that drive the local economy and advance Ontario's agri-food industry.
These ideas were celebrated today at a ceremony in Harrow honouring regional winners of the Premier's Awards for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence. Local recipients are:
- Buis Beef, Chatham (Chatham-Kent)
- Cedar Beach Acres, Kingsville (Essex)
- Essex Nurseries Ltd., Harrow (Essex)
- Great Northern Hydroponics, Kingsville (Essex)
- Kejay Investments Inc. (Kevin and Jason Stallaert Farms), Chatham (Chatham-Kent)
- Leamington Area Drip Irrigation Inc., Leamington (Essex)
- Maizex Seeds Inc., Tilbury (Chatham-Kent)
- Viewpointe Estate Winery, Harrow (Essex)
These awards are part of a $2.5-million, five-year program established to recognize innovators who contribute to the success of Ontario's agri-food sector.
Quick Facts
- Ontario's agri-food sector is one of the province's leading industries, contributing more than $33 billion to the economy every year.
- There are 55 regional award winners across the province - each receiving $5,000 for their innovations.
- The Premier's Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence program has attracted more than 700 applications highlighting on-farm innovations since 2007.
Learn More
- Regional Innovations Awarded In Harrow
- See other award winning innovation success stories and discover the variety of past award-winning on-farm innovations at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs website.
- Find out how other government programs support innovation in Ontario by visiting the Ministry of Research and Innovation website.
Contacts
- Sarah Petrevan
Minister's Office
416-326-3861
sarah.petrevan@ontario.ca - Susan Murray
Communications Branch
519-826-3145
susan.murray@ontario.ca
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture