Government is undergoing a transition, including ministry changes. New ministry and cabinet information can be found on the Cabinet page.
Key services
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Funding programs, business resources, agriculture information, agri-food and local food business resources, and calculators and tools.
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Sustainable forest management, wildfire prevention and management, and forest tenure, trade and market access.
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Agri-News weekly newsletter, podcasts and other updates.
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Loans, grants and other funding opportunities for the agricultural sector.
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Access maps and forecasts, and hourly data from over 350 weather stations across Alberta.
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Fire bans and wildfire status, maps, operations and prevention.
In focus
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Information about how to start, manage or find a farmers’ market in Alberta. -
Fire bans and wildfire status, maps, operations and prevention.
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Traceability in Alberta
Traceability is a crucial component of an effective animal health and food safety system that enables precise and rapid emergency response to protect livestock, producers and consumers.
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AgriProfit$
Sign up to participate in this free farm business analysis and research program for producers.
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Farm Health and Safety Producer Grant
This grant is now open to help agriculture employers comply with new OHS Code requirements.
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Devin Dreeshen
Devin Dreeshen was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Forestry on April 30, 2019.
Our responsibilities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is responsible for:
- policies, legislation, regulations and services necessary for Alberta’s agriculture, food and forest sectors to grow, prosper and diversify
- inspiring public confidence in wildfire and forest management and the quality and safety of food
- supporting environmentally sustainable resource management practices
- leading collaboration that enables safe and resilient rural communities
Ministry information
Publications
Resources
- Ag-Info Centre
- Agri-News
- Calendar of Events
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Personal information bank directories
- Staff directory
Social media
Featured News
- May 22, 2019
The fire ban prohibiting campfires and unauthorized burning and restricting the recreational use of off-highway vehicles throughout most of northern Alberta has been expanded.
- May 16, 2019
A fire ban prohibiting campfires and unauthorized burning and restricting the use of off-highway vehicles on public lands is in effect throughout most of northern Alberta.
- May 07, 2019
Agriculture and Forestry Minister Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement for Alberta Forest Week, May 5-11.