{"id":33970,"date":"2020-07-06T12:53:46","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T16:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=33970"},"modified":"2020-07-06T12:53:46","modified_gmt":"2020-07-06T16:53:46","slug":"rain-announces-critical-covid-19-recovery-fund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2020\/07\/06\/rain-announces-critical-covid-19-recovery-fund\/","title":{"rendered":"RAIN announces critical COVID-19 Recovery Fund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-33971\" src=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FinalRainLogo1-300x139.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FinalRainLogo1-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FinalRainLogo1-150x69.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/FinalRainLogo1.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As COVID-19 continues to impact all sectors of the local and regional economy, a new funding program has been introduced to meet the challenges of expanding the agri-economy in northern Ontario.<\/p>\n<p>The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), is pleased to announce the new Sustainable New Agri-Food Products &amp; Productivity (SNAPP) Program COVID-19 Recovery Fund.\u00a0 The fund is available immediately for investment into eligible projects. For more information about this program, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rainalgoma.ca\/covidresponse\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.rainalgoma.ca\/covidresponse&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1594135725241000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEYzDsXtA2s88bsUHwpucsYZryicw\">www.rainalgoma.ca\/covidresponse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCOVID-19 has posed a significant challenge for the agri-food sector to adapt in the face of market disruption,\u201d says RAIN Manager David Thompson. \u201cThis funding delivered through the SNAPP Program will assist agri-food businesses with adaptation projects and value chain development.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The project is being led by RAIN in collaboration with the Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre (NOIC) and the Northern Ontario Farm Innovation Alliance (NOFIA). SNAPP is proudly supported by FedNor and the Government of Canada.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The NOIC is very pleased with this commitment from FedNor to the SNAPP program,\u201d says NOIC Director of Business Development Ryan Lipcsei.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is the nature of the food &amp; agriculture industry to be adaptable and innovative.\u00a0 COVID-19 has proven to be a formidable challenge, this program will be a huge boost as we assist farmers and producers alike adapt to this new reality.&#8221;The program would assist agri-food business with projects such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Equipment that can automate or reduce labour in agri-food production or processing (handling facilities, harvest\/post-harvest processing equipment and food processing equipment)<\/li>\n<li>Cooler\/freezer unit outfitted onto vehicles or trailers to ensure safe delivery of product and increase markets<\/li>\n<li>Packaging equipment (labelling, bottling, packaging, etc.) to improve safety and increase capacity for regional supply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8220;NOFIA is pleased to be partnered with RAIN on this initiative,\u201d says NOFIA Executive Director Emily Potter.\u201cThis timely funding opportunity will help those in the agri-food and agriculture industry adapt to the current challenges, as well as develop and strengthen new and existing value chains through innovation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe agricultural economy in northern Ontario has an important role to play in our economic recovery,\u201d says SSMIC Executive Director Peter Bruijns.\u00a0 \u201cThis sector can create and sustain jobs and resolve our food security issues over time.\u00a0\u00a0 This funding is valuable in helping sustain the agri-food economy and helping us prepare for the food challenges of the future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As COVID-19 continues to impact all sectors of the local and regional economy, a new funding program has been introduced to meet the challenges of expanding the agri-economy in northern Ontario. The Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN), a division of the Sault Ste. 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