First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario

06/05/2026

🌱 Something Big is Coming This June...

Whether you're planting your first seeds or looking to grow your existing agribusiness, FNAFO is excited to announce the relaunch of two highly requested programs designed to support First Nations farmers and entrepreneurs.

🚜 Beginning Farmer Program (Now Re-Opened!)
Starting a farming operation comes with unique challenges. This program provides guidance on business planning, implementation, mentor support, and hands-on farm visits to help you build a strong foundation.

💻 E-Commerce Support (Now Re-Opened!)
Ready to take your products online? Access workshops, digital resources, and practical tools designed to help you expand your market and connect with customers wherever they are.

Stay tuned for more details and application information coming soon!

06/03/2026

🚀 Start Your Career Journey with FNAFO!

Are you a high school or post-secondary graduate looking for a meaningful career opportunity? First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario is hiring Farm & Business Management Advisors through a paid training and internship program designed to help you build valuable skills while supporting First Nations economic growth.

🌱 Paid training and on-the-job learning
✈️ Travel and networking opportunities across Ontario and beyond
📈 Career growth and professional development
💼 Starting salary of $45,000 annually
🤝 Help strengthen First Nations farms, businesses, and communities

To apply, submit:
📄 Cover Letter
📄 Resume
📄 Transcript
Send to: [email protected]

This is an Indigenous-designated opportunity, with priority given to First Nations individuals.

05/29/2026

Come say hi at the Alderville First Nation Job Fair! 👋
Tina and Faith of the FNAFO team are on-site connecting with community members and local businesses. This is a great chance to learn more about our work supporting Indigenous entrepreneurs and economic growth across Turtle Island.
📅 May 29, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Alderville Community Centre – 8913 County Rd 45, Alderville First Nation, ON
If you’re attending, stop by our table and introduce yourself — we’d love to meet you!

05/27/2026

What does FNAFO really support?

We support First Nations farmers, entrepreneurs, and communities who are working to build something real.

That can mean financing for equipment, support with business planning, help understanding cash flow, access to training, or guidance from people who understand agriculture and small business.

You may see programs that support “youth” entrepreneurs up to age 39. In business, especially agriculture, people are often still in the early stages of building, learning, saving, buying equipment, accessing land, and growing their operations well into adulthood.

This work is about reducing barriers, building skills, supporting local economies, and helping First Nations entrepreneurs create businesses that can last.

Behind every program is a person with a plan, a goal, and the determination to move forward.
Swipe to see some of the great stuff we've been a part of!

05/22/2026

Meet with Jacklyn Stott, FNWE/FNYE Business Coach with FNAFO 🌱

Jacklyn will be available for free 1:1 meetings on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and receive business support tailored to your goals.

Jacklyn Stott, FNWE/FNYE Business Coach with First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario (FNAFO), will be available for free 1:1 meetings on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

05/21/2026

Successful farming is not only built in the field, it is built through strong business planning too. 🌱📈

Marketing helps producers decide when and how to sell their products for the best possible return. Farm financial management supports long-term success through record keeping, cash flow planning, farm analysis, and business planning.

At First Nations Agriculture & Finance Ontario, staff work directly with clients to complete year-end workbooks and provide follow-up farm analysis reports to help strengthen operations for the seasons ahead 🌾

Strong farms start with strong planning.

05/19/2026

Late Spring Planting Tips🌱☀️

🌿 Plant warm-weather crops like beans, squash, cucumbers, and basil once frost risk is gone.

💧 Water deeply to help roots grow strong before summer heat arrives.

🌾 Add natural mulch to keep soil cool and reduce watering.

🌸 Grow pollinator-friendly flowers like calendula and nasturtium to support bees and beneficial insects.

🥬 Keep planting quick crops like lettuce and green beans every few weeks for steady harvests.

Ontario gardens are finally waking up, happy planting 🌞

05/15/2026

Meet Annette Peltier-Flamand 🌱

Annette is FNAFO’s Food Security Specialist, supporting First Nations communities in developing, establishing, and growing food security and agriculture projects.

Originally from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, Annette grew up on a self-sufficient family farm where gardening, livestock, and traditional food practices were part of everyday life. That early experience shaped her passion for agriculture and her commitment to helping others reconnect with land-based living.

After returning to her farming roots later in life, Annette went on to build and lead community agriculture programs, including gardening initiatives, chicken programs, and hands-on workshops in food preservation and self-sufficiency.

Today, she continues that work through FNAFO, helping individuals and communities build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow their own food and strengthen local food systems.

If your community is interested in starting or expanding a food security project, Annette is here to support you.

05/13/2026

The First Nations Agriculture and Finance Ontario Annual General Meeting is happening on May 28 🌱

We are looking forward to gathering once again, with a dinner planned in Hiawatha to bring everyone together.

Please note that space for the dinner will be limited to approximately 75 to 80 attendees to help manage capacity.

If you are interested in attending, we encourage you to RSVP early at [email protected]

More details, including timing, dinner and full event logistics, will be shared soon.

Stay tuned as we get closer to the date.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the ones who nurture, protect, and guide, every single day. 🌸
From the land to our communities, the strength of mothers is everywhere, seen and unseen. Today we honour that care, that resilience, and that love. 🐾