Alberta Local Food Council to support growth in sector
EDMONTON- The province’s first-ever Local Food Council meets this week.
The Alberta Local Food Council has a diverse cross-section of members who represent Alberta’s billion-dollar local food industry.
It will provide recommendations on provincial policies, programs, pilot projects or initiatives to support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s local food sector.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Oneil Carlier states, “Our new Local Food Council is a tremendous group of engaged, energetic and community-minded people who are invested in the local food process. I very much look forward to the thoughtful advice and recommendations that the council will provide to support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s $1 billion local food sector.”