Agriculture and Food Council

News Releases

Speaker and Event funding increased to $15,000 per event
April 2, 2008
Nisku, Alberta – The Agriculture and Food Council has increased the maximum amount of funding available to help eligible groups pay for special event speakers to $15,000 per event effective April 1, 2008.

Soil to Sky's new look invites job seekers to probe deeper
March 17, 2008
Nisku, Alberta – Job seekers, refresh your browsers! The Agriculture and Food Council’s popular industry careers website, www.soiltosky.ca, has undergone a facelift that updates its look, navigation options and content.

Land Use and Environmental Policy Options Report Available
March 6, 2008
Nisku, Alberta - Land use and environmental stewardship policy options emerging from a recent public consultation are discussed in a new report produced by the Agriculture and Food Council's Environmental Policy Initiatives Project (EPIP).

Canada's new government invests in the future of Alberta's agri-processing industry
September 21, 2007
CALGARY, Alberta, September 21, 2007 – The Honourable Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, today announced an investment of new funding in a program that will help agri-processing companies in Alberta to improve operations and remain competitive on the world stage.

Province provides AFC management and leadership fund a $500,000 boost
June 25, 2007
Lethbridge, Alberta – A $500,000 grant from Alberta Agriculture and Food will allow AFC’s Innovation in Agribusiness Management Fund to help more agribusiness managers further their training and fund other projects that advance human resource management and development, transition and leadership in the agri-food industry.