By Amanda Brodhagen, Farms.com
The deadline to apply for Ontario’s Premier’s Award for Agri-Food Innovation Excellence is fast approaching – Friday, Jan. 18th. The prestigious program recognizes innovation and excellence in the agriculture sector. Previous recipients of the program have been farmers, food processors and agri-businesses. The following is a breakdown of the awards that will be handed out:•One Premier's Award ($75,000)•One Minister's Award ($50,000) •Three Leaders in Innovation Awards ($25,000 each) •Forty-five provincial awards ($5,000 each )