Governments Providing Additional Supports for Ontario Beekeepers

The Governments of Canada and Ontario are launching a new targeted beekeeper intake to support and strengthen the health of managed honey bees and Ontario’s beekeeping sector.

The business of beekeeping plays an important role when it comes to managing bee health and the success of crops on Ontario farms. Under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (The Partnership) the new 50 per cent cost share intake opens on June 21, 2021 and will support beekeepers with 10 or more colonies registered with the Provincial Apiarist.

Beekeepers will be able to apply for funding to support honey bee health and business capacity, including the following:

• Purchase equipment to prevent the introduction and spread of disease and increase overwinter survival of bees.
• Sampling and analysis for pests and diseases to increase adoption of integrated pest management and other best management practices.
• Purchase of domestically raised queens to assist in building the resilience of the industry.
• Business supports to help beekeepers grow their business

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