February 28, 2022 – Ottawa, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Engaging youth in agriculture with meaningful work opportunities is critical to the development of Canada’s next generation of farmers. Today, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of up to $3.7 million to enhance the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP) and support approximately 300 jobs for youth in the agriculture sector. The YESP aims to support agri-food employers and provide young Canadians between the ages of 15 and 30 with job experience in agric…