The Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) will transfer its responsibilities for representing the Alberta forage industry to the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) effective June 30.
AFIN was created in 2010 to engage cooperation among forage industry producers/processors, ag business, public and not for profit stakeholders to improve profitability and sustainability through the use of forages. After careful consideration and extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, the decision has been made to transition representation to ARECA.
Edward Shaw, Chair of Alberta Forage Industry Network said ARECA works closely with numerous Forage and Applied Research Associations, Commissions, Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA), researchers, ag business and governments in advocating on forage issues.
“ARECA’s expertise in supporting rural producers, combined with its commitment to sustainability, makes it an ideal fit for continuing the important work for Alberta’s forage industry,” Shaw said. “While this is the end of an era for AFIN, we are confident that the forage sector will be in capable hands with ARECA moving forward.”