STIMULATING GROWTH

in Ontario's agri-food industry

The Agricultural Adaptation Council (AAC) is an industry-led organization that stimulates growth and creates opportunity for Ontario's agri-food sector. Since 1995, AAC has played a vital role in advancing the sector through the delivery of funding programs, facilitating connections, and developing strategic partnerships.

Our Impact:

Over

$338M

in funding committed to stimulate growth in Ontario’s agri-food sector

More than

4300

projects approved to address industry needs and opportunities

Celebrating

30 years

of program delivery and collaboration with the agri-food sector

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Agri-food 2050: Join us in imagining the future of agri-food in Ontario

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Our Programs

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  • ATII

    Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative

    The purpose of the Agri-Tech Innovation Initiative (ATII) is to support growth and productivity through innovation, advanced manufacturing, improved food safety and enhanced cyber security, and energy efficiency within the agri-food sector.


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  • VIP

    Veterinary Incentive Program

    The Veterinary Incentive Program (VIP) encourages newly licensed veterinarians to practice in underserviced areas including northern communities in Ontario by providing annual grants that can total up to $50,000.


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  • DEADSTOCK

    Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative

    The Increasing Deadstock Capacity Initiative (IDCI) provides cost-share funding support for deadstock management to address immediate and short-term deadstock capacity needs at businesses in Ontario through increasing capacity and improving sustainability.


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Our Year in Review

  • New Technology Supports Production of Innovative Local Bacon Product

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  • Ontario Tender Fruit Growers has been part of the AAC from its inception in 1995. The AAC AGM and summer meetings have always provided a venue for our organization to connect with other agricultural associations to share our experience and learn about common challenges and opportunities facing the broader agri-food industry.

    Sarah Marshall, Manager, Ontario Tender Fruit Growers

    Have you participated in funding programs? We’re looking for input to help improve program delivery.

    Fill out survey online and receive a $10 gift card

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