New Dimension of Programs for Farm Business Development in Canada: Case Studies in Ontario and Saskatchewan Provinces

Abstract

In Canada, the Growing Forward II Program was launched in 2013 by working on the results of the previous Growing Forward Program to facilitate further development of farm business. This study conducted a series of case studies in the Ontario and Saskatchewan provinces, and the findings are as follows: First, it is recognized that the policy should focus on helping the farmers’ skills and abilities, rather than on providing material assets to them. Second, the program involves the private sector in helping farmers improve their business. These points should be considered to initiate a new farm business development policy in Japan.