Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Business Plan 2010-13

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development consists of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency Ltd. The ministry is also responsible for the Office of the Farmers' Advocate, Irrigation Council, Agricultural Products Marketing Council and Alberta Grains Council.

Vision

A competitive, sustainable agriculture and food sector and vibrant rural communities across Alberta.

Mission

The ministry leads in knowledge and innovation; provides the frameworks and services necessary for Alberta's agriculture industry and food sector to excel; and inspires public confidence in the quality and safety of their food. The ministry leads the collaboration that enables resilient rural communities.

Link To The Government Of Alberta Strategic Business Plan

Agriculture and Rural Development's business plan supports the Government of Alberta's vision of an innovative and prosperous province where Albertans enjoy a high quality of life built on vibrant rural communities and a healthy environment.

In striving to achieve its mission Agriculture and Rural Development contributes to Goal 1: Alberta will have a prosperous economy. The ministry contributes to this goal by creating an environment that enhances industry competitiveness and growth through several of its key initiatives including the Agriculture Workforce Strategy and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Strategy, and by developing and implementing strategies such as the Rural Development Strategy, that focus on opportunities and building capacity in rural Alberta.

Agriculture and Rural Development also contributes to Goal 4: Alberta will have a financially stable, open and accountable government and maintain its strong position nationally and internationally. This contribution is made by servicing the debt incurred by Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) in providing service to their clients.

Core Businesses

Core Business One: Facilitate a market-driven, environmentally responsible industry
Core Business Two: Food safety, plant health and animal health and welfare
Core Business Three: Rural development

The full text is availble on the Ministry of Finance web site, and also in pdf format.