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Minister Nate Horner
Nate Horner was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation on October 24, 2022.
Mandate letter
The Premier's mandate letter to the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation outlines the objectives and priorities of the work they will focus on in their role.
Our responsibilities
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation is responsible for:
- policies, legislation, regulations and services necessary for Alberta’s agriculture and food sectors to grow, prosper and diversify
- inspiring public confidence in the quality and safety of food
- supporting environmentally sustainable resource management practices
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In focus
Livestock mortality management
Livestock mortality management includes the rules, regulations and best practices around livestock carcass disposal.
Agri-News
Get updates on agricultural business, livestock, crops, rural living, learning, jobs in agriculture and events.
Next agricultural policy framework announced
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership is a 5-year agreement by federal, provincial and territorial governments that will inject $500 million in new funds to strengthen and grow Canada's agriculture and agri-food sector.
Latest news
- Oct 04, 2022
Alberta’s government is committed to the economic recovery of rural communities and the Investment and Growth Fund is helping attract investment that will boost local economies.
- Sep 29, 2022
Two renewed forest management agreements will support Alberta’s Recovery Plan with hundreds of secure, stable jobs and long-term wood fibre access for harvesting operations.
- Sep 27, 2022
A renewed joint forest management agreement supports Alberta’s Recovery Plan with hundreds of stable jobs and secure, long-term wood fibre access for forest companies.
- Sep 21, 2022
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on Agricultural Societies Day:
- Aug 12, 2022
Nate Horner, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development, issued the following statement on Alberta Local Food Week:
- Aug 05, 2022
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on the results of the softwood lumber third administrative review:
- Jul 30, 2022
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on Food Day Canada:
- Jul 07, 2022
Alberta has reached key investment milestones, attracting almost $1.5 billion in new agri-food investment and creating about 3,000 jobs for Albertans since 2019.
- Jun 13, 2022
Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Minister Nate Horner and Health Minister Jason Copping issued the following statements on new proposed Health Canada labelling requirements for ground beef and pork:
- May 30, 2022
PIP International, a Canadian-based agri-food company, is celebrating the opening of a new $20-million pea-processing pilot facility in Lethbridge.
- May 26, 2022
Alberta’s government is supporting smart and digital technologies to boost production, reduce costs and create jobs in the agri-food sector.
- May 20, 2022
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on World Bee Day:
- May 17, 2022
Super-Pufft, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and co-packers of salty snacks for retailers and national brands, has established a new state-of-the-art potato chip processing facility in Alberta.
- May 04, 2022
The 2021 growing season was difficult for Alberta producers, but the targeted AgriRecovery initiative was timely and successful.
- May 02, 2022
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on Alberta Forest Week:
- Apr 21, 2022
In partnership with the federal government, Alberta has awarded two grants totalling $900,000 to help grow the province’s hemp industry.
- Apr 12, 2022
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Alberta flocks:
- Apr 12, 2022
New Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) board members will help support rural Alberta’s economic recovery and growth.
- Apr 05, 2022
Alberta’s government has developed the Wild Boar Control Program to eliminate the destructive pest’s threat to crops, livestock and the environment.
- Apr 04, 2022
Two new web applications will make it easier for Albertans to access important wildfire information.
Registered individuals and organizations can log in to access external departmental applications.