The challenges of farming and the need to diversify have made many farmers highly entrepreneurial and innovative. Often, a farmer will wonder if his or her idea could become marketed on a commercial basis. But where does one go to have an idea tested, researched and funded? This section provides resource links that can help you turn your idea into a business.
Food Technology and Development Centres
Food technology centres can help you develop your product idea, test it and bring it to market. Many of the centres, some of which receive both public and industry funding, also have comprehensive resource libraries.
Federal Government
Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
