Wednesday, October 25, 2006

Agriculture and Food Council launches new updated website

Nisku, Alberta – The Agriculture and Food Council of Alberta’s website now has a new look and easy-to-navigate features that will lead browsers to the latest useful and thought-provoking information about the Council and its programs.

“The new website looks more modern and is easier to navigate,” said Council Chair Marilyn Sharp. “The Council has grown a lot in the years since its last website was developed and this new site reflects Council’s expanded lines of business and policy programs, such as the Human Resources Projects and Environmental Policy Initiative Project.”

Council decided to redesign its website in order to make the best use of the technological advances made since its previous website was created more than five years ago. The new design allows Council staff to instantly update the site with the latest news, and includes potential for additional components in the future.

The Council is a leader in Alberta’s agriculture and food industry. It is a unique agent with a vision for Alberta’s agriculture, food and life sciences industry to be globally competitive, profitable and sustainable. To help realize this vision, the Council has developed various partnerships with industry and governments. It operates a number of targeted programs and initiatives, and is increasingly viewed by industry partners as a catalyst for policy discussions on important issues and trends affecting the industry.

Please visit us at www.agfoodcouncil.com to view the new website, and visit regularly to keep up to date on the latest Agriculture and Food Council news and feature stories.

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For more information, please contact:
Rachel Peterson, Communications and Policy Coordinator
Agriculture and Food Council Phone:
(780) 955-3714 ext. 237
E-mail: rachel.peterson@agfoodcouncil.com
www.agfoodcouncil.com