A Delta greenhouse grower is one of the recipients of a grant to aimed at enhancing food security in the face of Donald Trump's tariff threats. The B.C. Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation this week announced 19 projects and opportunities around B.C. are being supported by a $15.5 million combined investment from the province, B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) and industry.
The projects include helping companies scale up technology and working with B.C. farmers and agriculture experts to deliver more solutions and opportunities to strengthen the B.C. agricultural industry, the ministry notes. The projects are expected to help upskill more than 800 people through new training, and lead to 194 new jobs, in addition to growth for businesses, producers and processors.
It's part of the government standing strong to keep the agriculture and technology sectors safe during times of global uncertainty, said Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, in a news release. Delta North MLA Ravi Kahlon said the funding for local agritech projects and training will also create new jobs and strengthen the local economy in Delta.
Fresh4Sunset Farms in Ladner received $339,000 to establish a BC-based facility to produce beneficial insects for greenhouse biological control, reducing reliance on imports, shipping emissions and costs while promoting sustainability.
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