Despite increased spending, other areas within the ag ministry will see reductions, such as research and extension
Alberta farmers can anticipate more funding for energy and insurance programs, and even a few more occupational health and safety officers on the ground, according to the 2018 provincial budget. The budget, tabled March 22, shows Alberta will spend roughly $1.1 billion at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which is $42 million more than […] Read moreTag Archives Alberta budget
Alta. budget gives ag slight boost
Alberta farmers can anticipate more funding for energy and insurance programs, and even a few more occupational health and safety officers on the ground, according to the 2018 provincial budget. The budget, tabled yesterday, shows Alberta will spend roughly $1.1 billion at the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, which is $42 million more than was […] Read more
Alberta budget preserves agriculture spending
Agriculture survived unscathed in the first budget under the new NDP government. Spending under the new combined ministry of agriculture and forestry will remain at $1.1 billion with few changes to programs. Grants to agriculture service boards and local fairs will stay the same. The $2 million cuts in grants to the Calgary Stampede and […] Read more
