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Environmental Stewardship and Climate Change - Group |
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Eligibility |
The following groups, located in Alberta, are eligible to apply: Applied Research Associations, Forage Associations, Agricultural Commodity Groups, Rural Municipalities, Agricultural Watershed Groups |
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This program aims to benefit Alberta's agriculture industry by funding organizations, associations, and other groups to deliver extension, carry out applied research, and strategically manage data that improve producer understanding of key environmental practices that, when implemented, can increase market access for the producer
A merit-based approval process will be followed, with two application intake cycles per year.
Activities funded by this program will help industry to protect or improve water quality and soil health, to position itself for success in a low-carbon economy, and to adapt operations to climate change.
Projects funded under this opportunity will help the agriculture industry:
- Minimize wasted resources and optimize efficiencies
- Implement strategies around risks and opportunities associated with its greenhouse gas emissions
- Develop standards and strategies in relation to regional and international sustainability initiatives
- Protect or improve market access through environmental practices
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Ag-Info Centre.
Last Reviewed/Revised on April 3, 2018.
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