The governments of Canada and Ontario have provided over $12.2 million to support 213 projects aimed at improving the health and resilience of farmland. This funding, through the first round of the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program, focuses on initiatives like planting grasslands and trees, reducing tillage, and creating water retention ponds. These measures help farmers protect their land from extreme weather, enhance soil and water health, and promote biodiversity.
Federal Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay highlighted the importance of supporting farmers in facing climate-related challenges, while Ontario’s Minister Rob Flack encouraged farmers to apply for additional funding, which remains available. Eligible projects can receive up to $30 per acre for reduced tillage or $25,000 per acre for wetland creation.
This initiative is part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a $3.5 billion investment over five years (2023-2028) to bolster the resilience and innovation of Canada’s agriculture sector, with federal and provincial governments sharing costs.
