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From the May 11, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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The five new grant programs, being delivered by the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) each have a specific focus:
- International Market Development Program
- Value-Added Market Development Program
- Research and Development Program
- Industry Development Program
- On-Farm Technology Adaptation Program
The programs will help achieve the goals of the Alberta Livestock and Meat Strategy (ALMS), a comprehensive plan designed to return the livestock and meat industry to profitability and competitiveness.
“This marks a major milestone for the strategy and new opportunities for our livestock and meat industry,” said George Groeneveld, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. “The programs will help industry create a profitable and sustainable future by providing support for new initiatives and research that will increase our competitiveness in the global market.”
Grants will help producers and their organizations accelerate international marketing, explore domestic markets, research environmental management, target consumer awareness or stimulate leading-edge research developments.
ALMA board chair Joe Makowecki said, “Our ALMA mandate is to act as a catalyst and these programs show our commitment to moving our $4.3-billion livestock and livestock products industry forward.”
Applications for the new programs are now being accepted. For more information on the programs and the application process, visit the ALMA website at www.alma.alberta.ca
Contact:
Darcy Fitzgerald, Director
Industry Investments, ALMA
780-442-3307
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Rita Splawinski.
This information published to the web on May 6, 2009.
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