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ALMA In the News
Alberta elk and deer producers have help in the fight against Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) thanks to new research funding through the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA) and the Alberta Prion Research Institute (APRI). Read More>>
Brian Jean (MP Fort McMurray-Athabasca), Kelly Maher, Dr. Renee Elio and Brad Fournier
May 4, 2012
Edmonton, Alberta – A new leading-edge technology capable of converting agricultural waste materials into high-value commercial products is one step closer to becoming a reality thanks to support from the Harper Government. More>>
May 2, 2012
Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions, in collaboration with the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency (ALMA), invited applications to the "2012-13 Food Safety Research and Innovation Program." This program will build on Alberta’s excellent reputation in food safety and contribute to the reduction of incidence of food borne illnesses. The results: improved health and well-being of Albertans and increase consumer confidence in the province’s food and agricultural industries.
Read more: http://bio.albertainnovates.ca/funding/food-safety/
The "One Health Roadmap: A New View" outlines ALMA’s approach to food safety and interest in strategic projects where human, animal and environment health systems intersect.
April 23, 2012
RealAgriculture.com created a video of past CYL participant, Ryan Beierbach talking about his experience with the Cattlemen's Young Leaders Program, ALMA and more. You can watch the video below.
April 20, 2012
Champion Petfoods is an Alberta-based specialty pet food maker with a 25 year tradition of quality. The company has pioneered the concept of biologically appropriate products for pets with fresh regional ingredients. ALMA has provided grants to help Champion in turning this product differentiation into a successful international brand. Watch the video for more information.
April 19, 2012
The Cattlemen’s Young Leaders (CYL) Development Program announced the 2012 national mentorship recipients at the CYL Spring Forum in Saskatoon. Kim McConnell, an ALMA board member, acted as a judge for the 2012 CYL selection. Sean Royer, the director of industry investments, also assisted in the selection process as the ALMA representative. More>>
April 16, 2012
ALMA joined in a delegation including leaders from the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), Agriculture Financial Services Corporation, (AFSC) and Alberta Barley Commission (ABC). Canada Pork International and Canada Beef Inc. partnered with the Alberta delegation to host the Alberta Meat Seminar in Tokyo on April 3.
Asylhan Mamytbeckov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Gordon Cove, ALMA president and CEO
April 4, 2012
ALMA’s president and CEO, Gordon Cove, attended meetings with Asylhan Mamytbeckov, Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Calgary on April 4. The Kazakhstan agriculture ministry is interested in Alberta’s livestock industry – in particularly, the cattle sector - and demonstrated a willingness to further develop relationships with Alberta. Meetings such as this one help develop new partnerships, potentially leading to new markets and opportunities for industry.
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"To become an internationally respected, competitive and profitable Alberta livestock and meat industry."
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