Minister Vandal to announce significant federal investment for Alberta’s value-added agricultural sector
July 2, 2024 – Olds, Alberta – The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, will announce significant federal support for a range of projects and initiatives that build capacity for Alberta-based organizations and businesses to bring new value-added agricultural products, services, and applications to market.
Joining Minister Vandal will be the Hon. RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, Government of Alberta; Dr. Joy Agnew, Vice President, Research, Olds College; Brad Fournier, Director of Business Development, Pure Life Carbon; Ryan Brown, Director of Business Development, BiziSul Inc.; and Derek Leahy, Executive Director, Rural Routes to Climate Solutions, Stettler Adult Learning Centre.
Speakers will be available to answer questions from the media following the remarks.
Date:
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Time:
3:00 p.m. (MT)
Location:
Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Smart Farm Operations Centre
3701 50 Street
Olds, Alberta
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