The provincial government is spending $1 million to support the agriculture industry in the Rainy River district.
The Future Development Corporation will use the money to administer a tile drainage installation program on approximately 1,900 acres of land, benefiting a consortium of 14 local producers.
The government says this investment will create jobs, improve crop yields and stimulate economic development in the northwest.
Minister of Northern Development Greg Rickford says they recognize the importance and significance of farmers to the north’s economic prosperity and they are proud to invest in tile drainage projects that lead to quality arable land, a longer growing season and larger, healthier crops.
The program helps reduce plant stress, soil erosion, and wear and tear on equipment.
The money comes from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
Our government is investing $1M through @NOHFC to @RRFDC1 for a tile drainage installation project in Rainy River. We’re proud to invest in projects like these that lead to quality arable land, a longer growing season and larger, healthier crops. https://t.co/EVhNB4ZCIr pic.twitter.com/LluBblpMRj
— Greg Rickford (@GregRickford) December 21, 2022
