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.
In Focus
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Provides Alberta farmers with crop insurance, livestock price insurance, farm loans, commercial loans and farm income disaster assistance. -
Get a permit and know the rules covering how to cut down your own Christmas tree on Crown land.
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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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Agri-News
Get updates on agricultural business, livestock, crops, rural living, learning, jobs in agriculture and events.
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Alberta approved farmers’ markets
Information about how to start, manage or find a farmers’ market in Alberta.
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Minister 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
- Ministry staff directory
Social media
Featured News
- Nov 20, 2019
The Farm Freedom and Safety Act has been introduced to bring forward changes to support the unique nature of the farm and ranch business.
- Nov 19, 2019
Minister of Energy Sonya Savage and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Devin Dreeshen issued the following statement calling for Prime Minister Trudeau to immediately recall Parliament to urgently address the CN Rail strike:
- Nov 07, 2019
The government is maintaining funding for rural utilities, irrigation districts and agricultural societies.