Fruit Production

The objective of this program is to encourage the economic and sustainable commercial production and marketing of domestic fruit. The development and commercialisation of native and/or non-traditional fruit is also included within this program.

Eligibility Criteria

Both commercial and potential commercial fruit growers may be eligible for assistance as well as others involved in agri-business.

Summary

NON-FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

This program provides technical assistance to producers through a variety of ways including:

• publications
• workshops
• industry conferences
• direct contact with producers
• selective on-site visits
• handling telephone inquiries

Manitoba Contact(s):
Anthony Mintenko
Fruit Specialist
Crops Knowledge Centre
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
Box 1149
Carman, Manitoba  R0G 0J0
Phone: 204-745-5675
Fax : 204-745-5690
E-mail: Anthony.Mintenko@gov.mb.ca
Web site: http://www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/programs/aaa01s10.html