5reasons - Start In Sturgeon

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5reasons
you should invest in
Sturgeon County
• abundance of farm products
• low cost of land
• pro-business attitude
• range of production opportunities
• proximity to major markets
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Alberta Agriculture Sector Highlights .. ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . . 2-3
Sturgeon County’s Value-added Agriculture Sector .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. 3-5
Local Opportunities for Growth and Development .. ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . 5
Sturgeon County’s Value-added Agriculture Ecosystem .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 6-7
Industrial space .. ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... 11-13
Infrastructure .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . 14-15
Skilled Workforce and Quality of Life .. . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . ... . 15-17
Financial Incentive Programs and Industry Associations .. .... .... .... .... .... 18
an
evolving
sector
Widespread interest in fresh, locally produced cuisine combined with
the rising cost of imported food has led to recent growth of the value
added agriculture sector. Sturgeon County is poised to capitalize on
this opportunity given its advantageous location, strength in the
agriculture industry, and aggressive rural development strategy.
The strategy is aimed at diversifying the County’s agricultural
sector from crops and commodities into innovative bio products,
consumer ready food, and agri-tourism.
a l be r ta
a gr ic ul ture sec tor highlight s
Alberta has one of the world’s most productive agricultural
economies, with a total farm area of 50.5 million acres or 20.4 million
hectares used for crop and livestock production.
In 2011, total farm cash receipts for Alberta reached a record $10.5
billion, representing 21.1 percent of Canada’s primary agricultural
production.
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Sector Profile -Value-added Agroculture
“Sturgeon County has a strong tradition
of farming. Agriculture was a key driver of
the early economy of this region and we
remain committed to being a leader in the
evolution and growth of this industry.”
beef cattle
canola & flax
2.6
other*
1.87
wheat (inc. durum)
1.58
dairy
0.5
hogs
0.41
oats, rye & barley
Mayor Donald Rigney
Sturgeon County
3.2
0.3
Alberta’s major agricultural products 2011 ($billions)
The province also posted the country’s highest cattle market receipts
and was third in total crop market receipts. Additionally, Alberta’s
value added agricultural products sector continues to expand. In 2011,
manufacturing sales of Alberta’s food processing industry was a record
$11.3 billion. Meat product manufacturing accounted for more than half
of the sector’s sales.
sturgeo n co unt y ’s
value - added agric ult ure sec to r
The Sturgeon region encompasses some of the best land and growing
conditions in the Capital Region – exceptional soil, flat terrain, appropriate
drainage, and access to quality water. While conventional field crops
such as canola, barley, alfalfa, wheat, and oats dominate the majority
of agricultural lands, there are also active nursery stock and fruit crop
operations in the area. Livestock farm operations are common as well,
consisting predominantly of cattle, pigs, and sheep.
Along with primary agriculture, Sturgeon County is home to an agrifood cluster of expertise. This includes the University of Alberta Research
Station, which features an 800-acre farm primarily used for agronomic
and environmental research. Funding from the Alberta Government is
enabling the construction of new infrastructure on the site, including a
field research centre complete with meeting space, machine shop and
equipment storage. Adding to the U of A’s world-class knowledge and
research, an active local community is involved in producing, processing,
and marketing food and promoting healthy lifestyles.
1 Alberta Ventures 25 Best Communities for Business in
Western Canada (2011)
2 Statistics Canada: Manufacturing sales, by province
and territory (2011)
3 Alberta Treasury Board and Enterprise, Highlights of
the Alberta Economy 2011
* Includes wood and pulp & paper industries
The growth of the local agri-food movement is evident in the region
with increased interest and strong support for local food producers.
In efforts to fuel this trend for the benefit of the local community and
economy, the Sturgeon County Bounty initiative was created. It is aimed
at encouraging people to eat, dine, shop, and experience all the region
offers. This food initiative also creates networks bringing together local
producers, manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants.
Agriculture in the County has thrived for more than a century, resulting
in a diverse sector with a variety of farm types and sizes. Sturgeon County
features a variety of farm types and sizes.
Sector Profile - Value-added Agriculture 3
The average farm size in the County is 437 acres, but there
are considerable size variations across the region. Major farm
production activities include beef, dairy, grain/oilseed, and hay.
This primarily consists of raw commodity producers; however,
various businesses provide value added services in research and
testing, food processing, and farm inputs.
Sturgeon County’s value-added agriculture cluster
1% 1% 3%
11%
84%
agricultural processing
organic & agricultural chemicals
agricultural producers
agricultural services
research and testing
Most of the agricultural land in the County is privately owned.
Some lands are leased to large farm operations; others are used
as farming incubators to establish businesses, test crops, and perfect horticultural methods.
In 2011, Sturgeon County reported 823 farms and 1,190 operators. Approximately 146,839 hectares or 75 percent of the total
agriculture land base in the County was used for crop production. Fifty eight percent of farms in the region are sole proprietorships and most farms have 2 or more operators .
livestock production in Sturgeon County
2%
7%
crop production in Sturgeon County
2%
3%
2%
8%
28%
46%
43%
59%
hog and pig farming
poultry and egg production
sheep and goat farming
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agricultural services
other animal production
oilseed and grain farming
vegetable and melon farming
fruit and tree nut farming
greenhouse, nursery & floriculture
other crop farming
The value of agricultural production in Sturgeon County is significant.
In 2011, farmers in the region reported a total of $185,794,203 in gross
farm receipts. Thirty percent of farms have between $500,000 and under one million dollars in farm capital .
Sturgeon County’s Vision:
A diverse, active community that pioneers
opportunities and promotes initiative while
embracing rural lifestyles.
In addition to thriving primary agriculture producers, the County is home
to a multitude of agriculture service, manufacturing, processing, and
support firms. Combined together, the agriculture sector in Sturgeon
County consists of 382 businesses, 20 percent of which are registered
corporations with the remaining 80 percent being non registered/selfemployment establishments.
The agriculture and agri-food industry extends throughout the Sturgeon
region. Agri-industrial businesses are concentrated in the northern and
southeastern parts of the County where they gain easier access to raw
materials and multiple modes of transportation to major markets.
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Agriculture Sector
Within Sturgeon County
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Date: 2012-02-27
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l oc a l oppor tunities fo r growt h
a n d deve lopm ent
Agri-tourism
Sturgeon County boasts a vibrant agri-tourism sector with many
existing integrated products. The continued growth of this industry is
evident as new products advance through the creation stage toward
market readiness. Business opportunities that complement existing
agri-tourism operations include farm accommodation, season long
activities, agri-tourism packages, and on-farm food events.
Food processing
Farming and ranching make up the largest component of the agrifood industry in the County. This makes the region an excellent
source of raw goods for the agri-food processing sector. Services that
would complement this sector include processors that cut, wrap, or
freeze food.
Food logistics
Competitive markets increase the importance of efficient logistics.
Reducing costs, increasing service levels, and speeding up order
fulfilment time is a priority. Among the current needs of our food
sector are freight services, temperature-controlled or ambient
storage, and batch tracking and tracing.
Fibre
Sturgeon County has a large volume of by-products for developing
unique, high quality pulps using post-harvest agricultural residues
from cereals and oilseeds. This will help satisfy a rapidly growing
demand for environmentally sustainable papers.
Specialty food processing
New dietary trends have created opportunities for gluten free,
lactose free, peanut free, and ethnic products. The abundance of
farm produce within Sturgeon County makes it an ideal location for
facilities catering to the specialty foods market.
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st urgeo n co unt y ’s
value - added agric ulture
eco system
Sturgeon County’s value added agriculture sector is well-positioned
to encourage new synergies from additional businesses. The region’s
agricultural ecosystem consists of a cluster of notable international
and local firms within four major categories with links to industry
associations and educational institutions.
Did you know?
Industrial development in Sturgeon County
has grown exponentially by 500 percent
since 2011.
n otable co m panies
Bunge is a global company with European roots dating back to its
founding in Amsterdam in 1818. Through their three businesses—agribusiness, fertilizer, and food products—they established a leading
global presence in the farm-to-consumer food chain.
In 2001, Bunge became the world’s largest oilseed processor, the world’s
number one seller of bottled vegetable oil to consumers, and the largest
producer and supplier of fertilizers to farmers in South America. Bunge’s
plant in Sturgeon County sells bulk oil products used by restaurants,
bakeries, food processors, and industrial applications.
Mountain Meadows Food Processing
Peabutter is a food spread made from brown peas and functions as a
substitute for peanut butter. The product was first prepared by Alberta
farmer Joe St. Denis in July 2002 who noted that the brown pea had certain
similarities to peanuts. Besides the absence of peanut material, Peabutter is
devoid of gluten and cholesterol.
NoNuts Golden Peabutter is currently produced by Mountain Meadows
Food Processing at Legal, Alberta. Distribution extends throughout Canada,
reaching 3000 outlets and some national grocery chains such as Metro,
Safeway, and Sobeys. The Peabutter product was also distributed to the
United States Armed Forces which requested alternative products for those
allergic to peanuts.
Agrium Inc.
Agrium is the largest fertilizer complex in Canada, producing
approximately 680,000 tonnes of ammonium phosphate and close to
1.4 million tonnes of nitrogen based nutrients.
Products: Ammonia, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulphate, urea,
mixed sulphuric acid, gypsum, anhydrous ammonia, nitric acid,
phosphoric acid
Number of employees: 500+
Website: www.agrium.com
Sturgeon Valley Fertilizers
Sturgeon Valley Fertilizers is a packaging and distribution centre that
has the capability to customize bags of fertilizer for the market.
Products: Urea, ammonium nitrate, ammonium sulfate, muriate of
potash, potassium sulfate, elemental sulfur, micronutrients
Number of employees: 20
Website: www.svfltd.ca
DOW Agrosciences
Dow Agrosciences is a research based, agricultural sciences company
with a diverse product portfolio including weed, insect, and disease
management for agricultural crops and products for forestry and
industrial vegetation management.
Products: Agricultural chemicals (herbicides)
Website: www.dowagro.com/ca
Calahoo Meats
Calahoo Meats specializes in supplying a wide selection of meats to
restaurants, camps, cafeterias, stores, hospitals and other institutions.
Products: Garlic, ham, pork and beef sausage, hamburger patties, bell
hams, pepperoni, bologna
Website: www.calahoomeats.com
Alberta Oats Milling
Alberta Oats Milling is a major processor and exporter of oat groats
for human consumption as well as double and triple cleaned oats for
performance horses such as racehorses.
Products: Oat flakes, whole oat groats, steelcut oat groats, and pony
oats
Website: www.albertaoats.com
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crop products
Coronado Saskatoon U-pick Farm
E.L.K.S. Vegetable & Berry Farm
Fenton Saskatoon Farm
Lackspur Gardens
Northbank Potato Farms
Norbest Farms Ltd.
Peas on Earth
Proven Seed Agricore United
Prinsess Produce and Greenhouse
Sunnyside Fruit & Vegetables
T&D’s Saskatoons
Tipi Creek Farms
Victoor Seed Farm
Viterra
Village Greenhouses
Westmor Terminals
food products
Alberta Oats
Bunge Canada
Calahoo Meats
Legal Alfalfa
Mountain Meadows Food Processing
Morinville Municipal Seed Cleaning Co-op
Cardiff Meat & Sausage
Coronado Meats
Country Quality Meat Cutting
Kickin’ Ash Bison
Top Notch Natural Beef
animal products
Alberta Rose Alpacas
Belle Valley Farms
Backland Ranch
North Star Farms
Peeters Pride Alpacas
Smokin Elk Ranch
Sturgeon Bison & Quarter Horses
Vintage Llamas and Alpacas
equipment and
machinery
Morinville D&J Equipment Ltd.
planting supplies
C&C Tree Farm
First Choice Tree Nursery
Gem Sod Farm
Gunlor Pines Tree Farm
Heritage Nurseries St. Albert Greenhouses
High Q Greenhouses
Kozy Corner Greenhouse
Lily’s Greenhouse & Ornamental Garden
Accessories
LCJ Greenhouses
Morinville Greenhouses
Prairie Gardens & Greenhouses
Springfield Growers
Village Greenhouses
chemical products
Agrium
DOW Agrosciences
Falls Fertilizer
n e a r by research f acilit ies and
bu sin e ss i nc ubators
Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre
www.albertabiomaterials.com
The Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre links research,
technology and business to bring new products derived from
agriculture and forestry-based fibers to the market faster. It offers
access to expertise, test facilities, scale-up equipment, validation
prototyping, and customer-demonstration support.
Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures
www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/fpdc5012
The Food Processing Development Centre is a modern, fully
equipped pilot plant and product development laboratory facility
that is staffed with experienced food scientists, engineers and
technologists. The Centre is designed to strengthen and expand the
capability of Alberta’s food processors through application of new
technology and the development of new or improved products and
processes. The Food Processing Development Centre also houses
the Agrivalue Processing Business Incubator. The incubator is a
multi-tenant CFIA approved facility enabling new food processors to
scale-up and commercialize new products, which can be nationally
and internationally marketed.
The Poultry Research Centre
www.poultryresearchcentre.com
The Poultry Research Centre is a partnership between the poultry industry, the Alberta Government, the University of Alberta,
and other funding agencies. The center is committed to develop
value-added poultry products, technologies, and sustainable
production practices.
University of Alberta - St. Albert Research Station
www.afns.ualberta.ca/Research/Facilities.aspx
The St. Albert Research Station in Sturgeon County is an 800-acre
farm primarily used for agronomic and environmental research.
Funding from the Alberta Government is enabling the construction of new infrastructure on the site, including a field research
centre complete with meeting space, machine shop and equipment storage.
10 Sector Profile -Value-added Agroculture
University of Alberta - Agri-Food Discovery Place
www.afdp.ualberta.ca
The Agri-Food Discovery Place is a $24 million, pilot-scale research
facility of over 5,000 square metres, located at the University of Alberta
South Campus. This facility is Canada’s only pre-pilot plant with level II
biocontainment and solvent processing capabilities. It is home to the
Crop Utilization & Enhanced Materials, and Meat Safety and Processing
Research Centres (MSPRC).
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Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
(Heavy Industry)
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is home to more than 40 companies
employing a workforce of more than 6,000 people. The geographic
region covers 582 square kilometres (225 square miles) of industrial
land extending into five municipalities. Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
has attracted over $30 billion of investment and developed into
Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region. Sturgeon County
is part of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland with industries including
fertilizer production, resource upgrading and refining, petrochemical
development, mineral processing, and more. Future development is
slated to further increase the region’s bitumen upgrading capacity,
pipeline network, and petrochemical processing capabilities.
in dustr ial parks
sturgeon industrial industrial park
Overall Size:
1200 acres
Parcel Size:
40-160 acres
Ownership: Private
Existing Uses: Oilseed
processing, industrial
chemicals, steel tank
manufacturing
The Sturgeon Industrial Park is ideally located for light industry
to capitalize on multi-billion dollar developments in Alberta’s
Industrial Heartland. With over 400 acres of serviced land and
800 acres of raw land available, Sturgeon Industrial Park is well
suited for oil and gas servicing operations. The industrial park
has fully paved roads and provides quick and easy access to an
extensive highway network as well as direct access to the CN
Sturgeon Industrial Lead Rail Line. Current tenants are involved
in metal fabrication, oil and gas chemical processing, seed and
grain processing, and logistics. Business activity in Sturgeon
Industrial Park has increased by 400 percent as a result of major
infrastructure upgrades underway and the current low cost of
land relative to other major industrial parks in the Capital Region.
Industrial Parks in Sturgeon County
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Overall Size: 1000 acres
Parcel Size: 1-5 acres
Ownership: Airport &
Private
Existing Uses: Aviation &
related services
The proposed Villeneuve Area Structure Plan designates 247 hectares of
available land around the Villeneuve Airport for industrial development.
Owned and operated by Edmonton Airports, the Villeneuve Airport is
currently home to 16 businesses. The Villeneuve Airport is the primary
flight-training facility in the Edmonton Region and is positioned to help
aviation based businesses capitalize on Alberta’s economic growth. The
airport has two 3,500 feet asphalt runways, paved roads throughout the
business park and is surrounded by an extensive transportation network
of major highways and rail lines. The runway at Villeneuve Airport is
expected to be lengthened to 5,000 feet along with the installation of an
Instrument Landing System.
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Existing Uses: Modular
home construction,
cement manufacturing etc.
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infrastructure
Pro North Industrial Park is situated on the south edge of Sturgeon
County only five minutes from St. Albert and 35 minutes from downtown
Edmonton. Current tenants in this park include aviation operations,
storage and warehousing, log home/modular building manufacturing,
welding, machining and fabricating, and heavy equipment. Pro North
Industrial is currently sold out of lots; however, expansion plans are
underway to accommodate future industrial development.
Legal Crossroads Industrial park is situated adjacent to Highway 2. This park is
best suited for light to medium rural industries requiring large areas of land.
Current industrial uses include fertilizer distribution, pea butter processing,
alfalfa processing, and recycled rubber manufacturing.
Sturgeon County provides essential infrastructure services to create a thriving,
interconnected, and diverse business climate. The County recently restructured
its Capital Projects Plan to ensure resources are allocated in the most efficient
and beneficial manner.
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effective services and
infrastructure to meet
the diverse needs of the
Sturgeon County
community, while
improving
competitiveness and
sustainability.
Canadian National (CN) Rail operates rail corridors and spurs in Alberta’s
Industrial Heartland and Sturgeon Industrial Park. CN provides access
to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland with rail lines running both north and
south of the North Saskatchewan River toward Fort McMurray.
Significant investment in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
is designed to meet current and future needs for
transportation, storage, and distribution. This
includes a new Sturgeon County Support
Yard north of the river.
natural gas
Within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland, ATCO Gas Pipelines has
a line extending from the Alberta Oil Sands Pipeline, heading
northwest. Within Sturgeon Industrial Park, ATCO Gas Pipelines
has high pressure steel gas lines that extend along the CN railway
lines south of the Park.
electricity
Sturgeon County currently has proposed major transmission lines
and substations within Alberta’s Industrial Heartland and Sturgeon
Industrial Park for industrial operations requiring large amounts of
electricity.
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Alberta’s Industrial Heartland area is served by provincial Highway 38,
which connects to Highway 28 toward Edmonton. Sturgeon Industrial
Park is also served by provincial Highway 2, which is the main north-south
corridor entering Alberta from the United States and continuing north to
the Peace River Oil Sands, Alberta’s third largest oil sands deposit.
water
The existing Northeast Water Services Commission (NWSC) line runs
northeast from Sturgeon Industrial Park to Alberta’s Industrial Heartland
region, where it changes alignment to run north toward the Town of
Redwater. Plans and land acquisition are underway for another water
line originating from the NWSC pump station to the Redwater reservoir.
waste water
The Alberta Capital Region Wastewater Commission (ACRWC) operates
a regional trunk main which traverses the area from Gibbons to the
Fort Saskatchewan Pumping Station. The Heartland waste water line
constructed by Sturgeon County and Agrium originates from Agrium and
joins the ACRWC line. This pipeline has been designed to accommodate
additional flows.
emergency services
Alberta Health Services provides ambulance services to the Sturgeon
County region. Many companies who operate industrial facilities within
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland are members of Northeast Region Community
Awareness Emergency Response (NR CAER). NR CAER provides the combined
resources of industry, municipal, and other resources for emergencies
requiring mutual aid intervention. It also ensures that the emergency
response plans of its members are compatible and offers mutual aid
response training to members. Through NR CAER, all municipal
partners of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland have access to a
central dispatch located in Sherwood Park.
education attainment
skilled
workforce
and
quality
of life
master’s degree
bachelor’s degree 1% earned doctorate
7%
1%
univ. certif. or dip.
below bach.
4%
no certif.
diploma or degree
20%
College, CEGEP
or non-univ.
certif. or dip
High school
23%
certif. or equivalent
26%
Apprentice
or trades certif
or diploma
18%
Sturgeon County’s labor force is expected to reach 14,187 by 2014,
a 31 percent increase from an estimated 10,793 in 2009 .
The labour force is rich in competencies and knowledge that
contribute to success in the manufacturing sector. The region
continues to attract workers with diverse skills and levels of
experience in trades, transportation, and primary industries.
Sturgeon County offers education through public, Catholic, and
private schools. Special programming includes French immersion,
Christian and special needs. Sturgeon County elementary and
high schools include approximately 287 teachers serving more
than 4,200 students in 16 schools throughout the region.
post-secondary education
Sturgeon County is in close proximity to Alberta universities,
colleges, and technical/vocation schools, making it easy to remain
in the region while pursuing advanced education options.
Degree, diploma, and certificate granting programs are available
at most local institutions and include:
• Undergraduate programs at the Faculty of Agricultural, Life &
Environmental Sciences (University of Alberta) in:
- Animal Health
- Environmental and Conservation Sciences
- Forest Business Management
- Agricultural & Food Business Management
• Certificate or diploma programs (at NAIT) in:
- Animal Health Technology
- Veterinary Medicine
sturgeon community hospital
Sturgeon County has a community hospital providing a wide
range of healthcare services. With 167 beds, the facility is focussed
on providing the best care in a comfortable, modern, and
friendly setting. Services include emergency, women’s health,
cardiac care, surgery, medicine, pediatrics, and rehabilitation. The
Sturgeon region has several healthcare professionals providing a
range of medical services including dental care, optometry, and
physiotherapy.
recreational
opportunities
Sturgeon County offers tourism experiences to suit a wide variety of
interests, preferences, lifestyles and budgets.
Family friendly and tons of fun, many of Sturgeon County’s destinations and
events are the perfect getaway for all ages.
Tourism operations range from agriculture, sports, ecological, event, and
trail types.
Favorites include Prairie Gardens with over 50 fun family activities, Jurassic
Forest which features a 40-acre prehistoric preserve, and a selection of 12
golf courses within the region.
Sturgeon County also has music and cultural festivals including Canada
Day, Boonstock outdoor music festival, and the Sturgeon County Bounty
which features local cuisine.
Other noteworthy attractions include First Choice Tree Nursery, McGuire
Tractor Museum and Canadian Forces Base Edmonton Garrison.
Did you know?
The historic Athabasca Landing Trail
runs through Sturgeon County. It
was constructed by the Hudson’s Bay
Company in 1876 to ferry people and
freight from Edmonton to Athabasca
during the fur trade era, the Gold
Rush years and early settlement in
the region.
financial
i n c e n t i ve
programs
and
industry
a s s o c iat io n s
Extensive resources such as industry associations, government
financial incentives, and funding programs are available for businesses.
(Source: Productivity Alberta)
Business Opportunity Grant
Growing Forward – Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
Aimed at farm businesses looking to transform their operation
or new farmers starting an operation and seeking the services
of outside expertise to assess feasibility or opportunity, research
markets and build business plans that contribute to the success of
a new business venture or new business direction.
Requirements/Restrictions:
Alberta’s primary agriculture producers, producer groups, and new
entrants to the industry who are adapting their business to meet
changing market and consumer demands.
Potential Dollar Value:
Cost-shared, activities up to a maximum of $30,000 per applicant;
eligible expenses may be cost shared at 75% grant and 25% applicant
Livestock Welfare Program
Growing Forward – Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development
The Livestock Welfare Program allocates funds for provincially
licensed meat facilities to develop and implement practice changes
that benefit the well-being of livestock.
Requirements/Restrictions:
The Livestock Welfare Program is targeted at red meat and poultry
facilities, including mobile slaughter. Facilities must be provincially
licensed to slaughter livestock in Alberta.
Potential Dollar Value:
Maximum funding is $100,000 for the Growing Forward
implementation period
industry
contacts &
associations
Alberta Beekeepers Association
www.albertabeekeepers.org
Alberta Beef Producers
albertabeef.org
Alberta Canola Producers Commission
canola.ab.ca
Alberta Chicken Producers
www.chicken.ab.ca
Alberta Dairy Council
www.albertadairycouncil.ca
Alberta Egg Producers
www.eggs.ab.ca
Alberta Elk Commission
www.albertaelk.com
Alberta Equestrian Federation
www.albertaequestrian.com
Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association
www.albertafarmfresh.com
Alberta Farm Safety Centre
www.abfarmsafety.com
Alberta Farmers’ Market Association
www.albertamarkets.com
Alberta Food Processors Association
www.afpa.com
Alberta Goat Breeders Association
www.albertagoatbreeders.ca
Alberta Greenhouse Growers Association
agga.ca
Alberta Lamb Producers
www.ablamb.ca
Alberta Organic Producers Association
www.albertaorganicproducers.org
Alberta Pork
www.albertapork.com
Alberta Pulse Growers Commission
www.pulse.ab.ca
Alberta Turkey Producers
www.albertaturkey.com
Landscape Alberta Nursery Trades Association
www.landscape-alberta.com
Industry Contact
Jordan Rumohr
Manager,
Economic Development
[email protected]
Phone: 780.939.8358
www.startinsturgeon.ca

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