Mission: To collaborate and communicate with Northern Ontario farmers and stakeholders by addressing practical opportunities and challenges to sustainability and profitability. 

Vision: NOFIA strives to be the centre of excellence for agricultural innovation and research in Northern Ontario. 

Strategic Focus 2024-2028

Local Food: Increasing awareness and access to local food in Northern Ontario. 

Technology: Supporting technology adoption in agriculture to promote scalability and address northern challenges. 

Sustainability: Collaborate and partner to ensure long-term sustainability of agriculture in Northern Ontario. 

Mandate:

  • to promote research and development in the field of agricultural products
  • to develop and facilitate basic research through to commercialization
  • to advance the interests of agriculture in Northern Ontario
  • to generate economic development in the agricultural sector in Northern Ontario
  • to facilitate farm innovation across Northern Ontario
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