The AgriDiversity Program is a $5-million program under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP).
The program will:
- support projects aimed at helping Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in Canadian agriculture — including women, youth, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities — to fully participate in the sector by helping these groups address the key issues and barriers they often face for sector participation.
- assist activities that promote the benefits of a career in agriculture and that enhance the public’s perception of agriculture and its role in the economy
- assist Canadian organizations working in the agriculture and agri-food sector that:
- engage, train and empower underrepresented and marginalized groups so they can succeed in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector
- work with Indigenous communities to increase their involvement in the sector thereby supporting the Government of Canada’s commitment to reconciliation and inclusive economic growth
- provide opportunities for sector participation to youth, women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and official language minority communities
- help Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups in the agriculture and agri-food sector:
- become aware of business management strategies and tools. With training and the necessary tools, the sector will have the ability to adapt to emerging issues (for example, regulatory challenges, sustainability and market opportunities), and advance economic growth
- enhance entrepreneurial capacity, business skills and sector leadership of Indigenous Peoples and other underrepresented and marginalized groups
- learn about available career opportunities in the agriculture and agri-food sector
