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Food, Farming and Forestry Challenge launched

Jun 1, 2020 | 12:19 PM

EDMONTON, AB – The Alberta government will invest $40 million in Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge aimed at fast-tracking innovation in support of long-term competitiveness and stimulate growth in the critically important agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors.

The province says projects that come out of the challenge will create jobs, attract local and international investment and open new markets.

The $40 million will come from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund, which is funded by industry.

“Our foresters, farmers and ranchers have always been innovative in order to compete around the world,” said Devin Dreeshen, minister of agriculture and forestry. “Investing in additional technological advancements will help them continue to grow and create more jobs in Alberta’s largest natural resource sectors.”

The president of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association praised the investment as an important aspect of stable and sustainable food production in Canada.

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“The Food, Farming, and Forestry Challenge is a positive thing for Alberta’s beef producers, while helping ensure Canadians have continued access to high-quality and nutritious products,” said Bob Lowe.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Aug. 27. For more information on eligibility criteria, visit eralberta.ca. You can also register for an informational webinar to be held on June 29.