Yukon Agriculture Funding

Overview of the Yukon Agriculture Funding program:

The Yukon Agriculture Funding Programs offer financial support to farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses in the Yukon Territory. These programs are designed to help develop and expand the agricultural sector in the region by providing funding for a variety of projects, including infrastructure development, business planning, market development, and environmental sustainability. The funding aims to enhance the productivity and sustainability of agricultural operations, promote innovation, and support the overall growth of the agricultural industry in Yukon.

Benefits of the Yukon Agriculture Funding program:

• Many activities are eligible for funding under Sustainable CAP. They include, but are not limited to:
• Purchasing specialized equipment;
• Purchasing and installing specialized interior components of agricultural structures;
• Developing First Nations' agriculture or food systems;
• Developing and constructing commercial greenhouses;
• Hiring a consultant for professional, technical, and analytical support;
• Hiring a consultant to conduct scientific assessments for projects that need a permit or Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) assessment;
• Participating in food-safety training and developing and implementing food-safety systems;
• Developing marketing plans and materials;
• Organizing, coordinating, and hosting or attending agriculture events such as conferences, workshops, or seminars;
• Hosting and organizing farmers markets; and
• Raising awareness, promoting or developing educational activities related to agriculture or First Nation food systems.
• Activities with funding criteria
• Some eligible activities must meet certain criteria to receive funding. These activities include, but are not limited to:
• Implementing approved beneficial management practices including field development;
• Constructing and installing fencing;
• Purchasing crop and livestock protection measures;
• Establishing and maintaining community gardens and greenhouses, including the hiring of a coordinator;
• Coordinating or participating in northern agriculture research and demonstration projects;
• Hiring a consultant to provide business planning and advisory services;
• Providing staff training or development, including support for mental health initiatives;
• Providing internship and mentorship opportunities; and
• Seeking compensation for crop or livestock loss due to predation.

Eligibility criteria of the Yukon Agriculture Funding program:

• There are 3 categories of applicants eligible for Sustainable CAP funding.
• Commercial applicants
• New entrants and small businesses
• Non-profit organizations, governments and institutions
• An applicant and their immediate family members are considered as 1 applicant and 1 recipient if they're involved in or operate the same:
• Farm;
• Company;
• Corporation; or
• Partnership.
• Commercial applicants
• This includes:
• Commercial farm or agricultural businesses;
• Processors who are processing food products grown or raised in the Yukon;
• Other agri-businesses; and
• First Nation businesses.
• To be eligible, you must:
• Be a legal entity capable of entering into a contractual agreement;
• Have a valid Yukon corporate registration;
• Be in good standing with the Government of Yukon; and
• Have been operating in the Yukon for at least 1 year.
• You must also:
• Have reported at least $15,000 in farming or business revenues to the Canada Revenue Agency within the previous tax year; or
• Be enrolled in AgriStability.