Canada''s Ornamental Horticulture Industry Gets Federal Support to Grow their Markets
(firmenpresse) - KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 08/17/16 -- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna - Lake Country, on behalf of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay, today announced a contribution of up to $1.1 million to grow the domestic and international market for Canadian ornamental horticulture. This funding will help the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) promote and showcase nursery products to buyers in Canada and around the world through marketing activities, trade shows, and hosting sales missions. The CLNA will also meet with industry partners in the United States and Mexico to discuss common issues and future opportunities.
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"Our Government is proud to support the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association as they grow their industry and our economy. This investment of up to $1.1 million will help Canada''s horticulture farmers expand their markets in Canada and abroad, generating greater returns and recognition across borders for Canadian ornamental horticulture."
- Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna - Lake Country
"The funding provided through the Growing Forward 2 initiative will allow the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association to invest in a variety of valuable projects dedicated to increasing the domestic and international markets for the Canadian ornamental horticulture, specifically the nursery and landscape sectors. The increased marketing opportunities for Canadian nursery and landscape products will benefit the entire value chain, from the grower to the consumer."
- Rene Thiebaud, CLM, President, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
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Guy Gallant
Director of Communications
The Office of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay
613-773-1059
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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Anne Beifuss
Communications Specialist
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)
Office: 905-875-1399 Ext 8690
Cell: 289-681-0116
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Datum: 17.08.2016 - 19:32 Uhr
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