A Chilliwack farmer managed to extend her flower-growing season and invest in a new greenhouse with the help of a business accelerator program. Mikayla MacLeod, co-owner of Charnwood Farms in Chilliwack, said they are grateful for the support received from the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program, as participants in the last intake.
"We were able to use the funding from this program to build a cold-frame greenhouse, which has been instrumental in expanding our business and growing season," said McLeod. That meant having more flowers to sell during the season.
"We are very grateful that this program is available to new farmers to help with the costs of adding necessary infrastructure." Participants like the owners of Charnwood Farms are boosting their farm income and productivity through the fund.
"New and young farmers are the future of agriculture in Canada," said Heath MacDonald, federal minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. "Investments through the New Entrant Farm Business Accelerator Program are helping early-stage B.C. farmers with planning and pursuing new growth opportunities that will support their long-term success."
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