Canadian Agricultural Partnership Launches New Program Streams

CAP has just launched 2 highly attractive funding streams, each with fast-approaching application deadlines. Might be a great opportunity for you to receive grant funding to support your project. The deadline to apply is July 12, 2021.

Value-Added Program

Designed to support the growth of Alberta’s value-added food processors. Helps to advance economic recovery within Alberta through investment in projects that increase company sales, expand market opportunities and create jobs in Alberta.

NOTE: Food Safety Improvements are eligible here - AFPA CAN HELP with consulting/training!

As well the cost of your audit can be partially funded and food safety equipment, such as pH meters, certified thermometers, certified scales.

Emerging-Opportunities Program 

Is an invitation-based grant program that supports strategic initiatives in the province that contribute to significant sector growth, and the creation of jobs in Alberta.


Six programs are open and accepting applications: Agriculture and Food Sustainability Assurance Initiatives, Youth Agriculture Education, Value-Added, On-Farm Value-Added, Emerging Opportunities, and Farm Technology. The new programs will support economic recovery and growth, and reduce red tape. Read t


HAVE GRANT QUESTIONS?

The grant team is very responsive - simply send an email or call. 

PH: 310-FARM (3276) af.ag-grants@gov.ab.ca

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Working in extreme heat

Given the current conditions across Alberta we thought we would share the links below related to working in extreme temperatures. Stay cool everyone!!! A heat warning is in effect. Employers and workers need to know how to protect themselves from heat exposure and recognize the signs of heat stress.

Learn about the health risks associated when working in extreme heat situations and how to protect workers:

·      Working in extreme temperatures: hot environments

·      Working in summer

·      Best practices: Working safely in the heat and cold

Workplace Health and Safety

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Last Call for our summer courses!

Companies have a moral, ethical and legal obligations that include supporting your safety staff. To ensure having done everything ‘reasonable & practical’ to provide a safe workplace for everyone involved – this all ties into due diligence!


  • Roles & Responsibilities for Managers/Supervisors - July 21
  • Hazard Assessment & Control NEW 1/2 day - Aug. 12
  • Incident & Accident Investigation NEW 1/2 day - July 15
  • Joint HS Committee/Rep - July 14 or Aug 18


All Virtual / Instructor Led: Full day $375 or 1/2 day $225

REGISTER

melody@afpa.com

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GMP, Preventive Controls & HACCP Implementation Virtual Instructor Led

September 29-30

$800/person - Learn how to successfully implement a GMP & Preventive Controls compliant HACCP system. Recognized by the International HACCP Alliance & include an exam.

  • Overview of HACCP; Hazards & Controls
  • GMP's & Prerequisite Programs
  • Preliminary Steps to Hazard Analysis
  • Critical Control Points & Critical Limits
  • Monitoring
  • Corrective Action; Verification Procedures; Record Keeping



Read more or download registration

or simply melody@afpa.com

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TEMPLATES!

Looking to meet SFCR requirements but don’t know where to start? Confused about what these requirements mean for you? AFPA’s templates provides the backbones of your food safety program. Just fill in the blanks to customize program to suit your own facility. Template records for your own HACCP plan that must be customized to your site. Additional consulting available if required.

  • Overview and administration
  • CFIA inspector checklist comparison for ease of inspections (know which sections the information is in)
  • Preventive Controls Plan template – options to customize
  • Preventive Controls (Prerequisites) includes premises, transportation & Storage, Supplier Approval, Equipment Maintenance and Calibration, Employee Hygiene, Training, Sanitation, Pest Control, Allergens, Foreign Material Control, Recall and traceability, etc.
  • Template records that can be customized to the site for specific equipment, tools, and facility.


melody@afpa.com for additional information 

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