The Agricultural Policy Framework (APF) was designed to make Canada a world leader in food safety, innovation, and environmentally responsible production.
The APF is comprised of five specific pillars:

1. Science and Innovation: advances in science and technology have long been associated with success in Ontario’s agriculture and agri-food sector. The programs in this pillar are designed to make the sector a world leader in innovation.
2. Renewal: industry renewal is designed to raise the quality, availability and adoption of management information, tools, advice and training; diversify and strengthen the agricultural economy; and provide opportunities for farm families to enhance family income.
3. Food Safety and Quality: Ontario is committed to continually strengthening the province’s food safety systems to provide safe, high quality food for consumers here and around the world.
4. Environment: environmental stewardship is key to the agriculture and agri-food industry’s long-term vitality and profitability. The APF strategy includes using Environmental Farm Planning (EFPs) as a key strategy for improving farm environmental management.
5. Business Risk Management: changes are geared to support long-term profitability, innovation, and market orientation with a more decoupled approach.