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Paul LeBlanc, MP Rob Moore and Minister Ronald Ouellette enjoy an apple at Bourgeois Farms
Rob thanks Mr. Bourgeois for hosting the funding announcement at his farm
MP Rob Moore Announces $463,680 in Federal Funding to Revitalize New Brunswick Orchards and Vineyards
June 23, 2008 -- Memramcook, New Brunswick -- MP Rob Moore today announced $463,680 in federal funding to help tree fruit and grape growers meet new market demands.
"Our government is listening to farmers from coast to coast and delivering the help they need, when they need it," said Mr. Moore. "New Brunswick's tree fruit and grape industries are changing their operations to stay competitive, and our government is supporting them through that transition."
Federal funding of $463,680 is being made available under the Orchards and Vineyards Transition Program in New Brunswick and is designed to assist producers in the removal of fruit trees and vines and to help industry organizations develop strategic commodity plans.
For further information on the Canada-New Brunswick Orchards and Vineyards Transition Program, please visit the New Brunswick Department of Agriculture and Aquaculture's website at www.gnb.ca/agriculture , or call 1-506-453-2108.
Rob Moore is the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and the MP for Fundy Royal.
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For more information, please contact:
Sean Phelan
Special Assistant – Communications
Office of Rob Moore, M.P. Fundy Royal
(613) 996-2316
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