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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Services, market updates, trade events and resources for Alberta exporters and international buyers. -
About the invasive mountain pine beetle, its impact on forests, and how Alberta is responding to this threat.
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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
- Feb 10, 2020
A new grant program is now available to help grain farmers upgrade their grain handling systems.
- Feb 08, 2020
The U.S. Department of Commerce has signalled a significant reduction to tariff rates for forestry companies that were included in the first administrative review.
- Jan 08, 2020
The government is holding engagement sessions and launching an online survey to gather feedback about the future of agriculture research in Alberta.