Agriculture and Forestry

Government is undergoing a transition, including ministry changes. New ministry and cabinet information can be found on the Cabinet page.

Key services

Agriculture

Funding programs, business resources, agriculture information, agri-food and local food business resources, and calculators and tools.
Forestry

Sustainable forest management, wildfire prevention and management, and forest tenure, trade and market access.
News for producers

Agri-News weekly newsletter, podcasts and other updates.
Canadian Agricultural Partnership

Loans, grants and other funding opportunities for the agricultural sector.
Alberta Climate Information Service (ACIS)

Access maps and forecasts, and hourly data from over 350 weather stations across Alberta.
Wildfire

Fire bans and wildfire status, maps, operations and prevention.

Farm freedom and safety engagement

Provide input to help shape the future of workplace legislation on farms and ranches.
Wildfire

Fire bans and wildfire status, maps, operations and prevention.

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.
Agri-News

Get updates on agricultural business, livestock, crops, rural living, learning, jobs in agriculture and events.
Alberta approved farmers’ markets

Information about how to start, manage or find a farmers’ market in Alberta.

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