The Ontario Maple Syrup Producers\u2019 Association (OMSPA) is pleased to announce the receipt of funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) for an Ontario Sector Development Project that will explore a revised strategic approach for the maple syrup industry in Ontario.<\/p>\n
OMAFRA\u2019s support includes an $83,000 grant to explore quality assurance issues, domestic market opportunities, partnership possibilities, climate change effects, and how to develop future maple producers. These are the key ingredients in determining a future path for the Ontario maple industry.<\/p>\n
OMSPA was formed in 1966 with a clear intent to enhance and grow the industry. Much has changed in the last 56 years. OMSPA President Frank Heerkens explains: \u201cThe industry is at a crossroads. We have to understand where to adjust to meet the needs and demands of the future\u201d.<\/p>\n
Funding support from OMAFRA will allow OMSPA to analyze where the industry is now, what the possibilities are for the future, and to work with its members in this revision of its strategic plan. \u201cOur government appreciates the hard work that Ontario maple syrup producers put in year after year to create a world class product,\u201d said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural
\nAffairs. \u201cIt is important to support the efforts of the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association which is committed to ensuring it\u2019s members produce high-quality products using the best available management practices. The tradition associated with producing one of nature\u2019s greatest natural sweeteners is truly a success story, and I look forward to seeing the positive economic impacts this
\nfunding will help generate.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Ontario maple industry contributes close to $50 million to the GDP of Ontario annually, $10 million in taxes and sees a permanent and casual workforce of over 1500 jobs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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