Federal Government announces support for Alberta’s agricultural sector
By: Farms.com
Through PrairiesCan, over $21 million will be invested in 14 value-added agriculture projects in Alberta via several federal programs.
These investments are expected to create over 800 jobs and help Alberta organizations seize new opportunities in innovative agricultural products, services, and technologies.
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program - $2,469,236
Regional Innovation Ecosystems (RIE) program - $8,583,222
Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) - $9,877,513
Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD) program - $446,800
Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) - $458,344
These investments aim to enhance Alberta’s agricultural productivity, support innovation, and create new job opportunities, ensuring a resilient and competitive agricultural sector.