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Minister Tara Sawyer
Tara Sawyer was sworn in as Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation on May 21, 2026.
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
In focus
Livestock mortality management includes the rules, regulations and best practices around livestock carcass disposal.
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
- Aug 25, 2026
The Alberta and Canada governments made strategic changes to AgriStability to help agricultural producers manage business risks from wet conditions this season.
- Aug 10, 2026
This week we celebrate Local Food Week and Open Farm Days in Alberta, shining a spotlight on our province’s farmers, ranchers and entrepreneurs.
- Jul 31, 2026
Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Tara Sawyer issued the following statement recognizing Food Day Canada in Alberta: