Greenhouse grower praises new bill, still seeking Labour Code changes
MEDICINE HAT, AB — A local greenhouse producer is applauding a new bill to promote local growers and producers in Alberta.
However, Albert Cramer, owner of Rolling Hills Greenhouses, is also concerned that not enough attention is being paid to recent labour code changes affecting greenhouse growers.
On Thursday, Agriculture Minister Oneil Carlier tabled the Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act in the legislature. If passed, the bill would establish local food councils, adopt the country’s Organic Food Standard in Alberta and create an Alberta Local Food Week.