Open Farm Days continues to enjoy success in its 14th year running, as Alberta farms and agri-businesses were showcased to increase awareness on how food gets to the dinner plate.
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Agri-business and farms front and centre for Alberta’s Open Farm Days
The program provides year-round support for farms and agritourism businesses wanting to serve as a host site
Alta. considers expanding ag society funding
CALGARY — The Alberta government is looking at expanding funding for a program that provides $2.5 million per year to agricultural societies to repair and upgrade facilities such as arenas and rodeo grounds relied on by rural residents. “It’s definitely a consideration,” said Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson when asked about the need for […] Read more
Alberta ag societies receive funding to upgrade facilities
Provincial government commits to spending $2.5 million per year to help agricultural societies maintain infrastructure
A new provincial program that will provide $2.5 million per year to upgrade the facilities of Alberta’s agricultural societies is being welcomed despite the fact their infrastructure totals about $1.4 billion. “These volunteer organizations have been doing the best job they can to ensure that infrastructure has remained as viable as possible,” said Tim Carson, […] Read more
