Building Partnerships. Strengthening Regions.

New Local Food Producer's Co-op for Fogo Island-Change Islands

Residents of Fogo Island and Change Islands, along with restaurant owners and other businesses are being given a greater opportunity to purchase locally produced agricultural products. In November 2010 local vegetable and livestock producers, along with others seeking access to fresh, top quality agricultural products incorporated the “Fogo Island/ Change Islands Agricultural Co-operative Society Ltd”. The co-op will provide a broad range of services such as the supply of lime, fertilizers, and seed; clearing land to facilitate growth of the local agriculture industry; and the ongoing operations of a farmer’s market to sell locally produced agricultural products to the general public. Other services will include agricultural training for members; provision of vegeta... Click for more

Aquaculture Mission Assists Coast of Bays Region

Aquaculture in the Coast of Bays region is a multi-million dollar industry with established markets and exciting investment potential. The region boasts a marine environment that is perfect for farming several species of shellfish and finfish, a strategic geographic location for trade with Iceland, the European Union and the French islands of St. Pierre and Miquelon, and a... Click for more