From the Minister

Connecting international buyers with Alberta product and service suppliers.

Preventing injuries and illnesses on the farm and in the workplace.

Alberta producers are top-notch and we’re proud of the products grown right here in our home province.

The U.S. Department of Commerce has signalled lower tariffs in its third administrative review of countervailing and anti-dumping duties.
Key information
-
Deregulation of Fusarium Graminearum
- On June 3, 2020, Minister Dreeshen announced fusarium would be removed from the Pest and Nuisance Control Regulation to help farmers and bring Alberta in line with best practices from other provinces.
- This change means seed growers in Alberta will soon have access to more seed varieties and cereal research.
- Removing the disease from the regulation will allow Alberta to modernize to managing the disease, rather than having zero tolerance for it.
-
Amendments to the Meat Inspection Regulation
- On July 29, 2020, Minister Dreeshen announced amendments to the Meat Inspection Regulation which will cut red tape and provide Albertans with greater access to locally produced meat while maintaining food safety.
- These changes are giving operators more flexibility to meet legislated requirements and increase consumer access to high-quality local products.
-
Softwood Lumber trade dispute
Agriculture and Forestry is committed to honouring Alberta's domestic and international trade obligations.
The Department is actively engaged in ongoing trade related negotiations related to natural resources.
The U.S. is Alberta's largest market for softwood lumber products; and because of the importance of forestry to Alberta's economy, a stable trading relationship is essential.
In focus

Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.



Biography
Nate Horner was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the constituency of Drumheller-Stettler on April 16, 2019.
Prior to Mr. Horner’s election, he was a rancher with a cow-calf mix farm operation and avid volunteer in local community organizations.
Mr. Horner has his agriculture business diploma from Olds College and his bachelor of science degree in agriculture from the University of Lethbridge. He was the Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association saddle bronc champion in 2002 and 2004.
Mr. Horner currently serves as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development and is a member of the Treasury Board.