LETTER: Agriculture and Irrigation Minister urges preparation ahead of growing season
“Alberta’s agriculture industry puts food on tables, creates jobs and contributes to our province’s economy, growth and prosperity.
“As we prepare for what may be another dry growing season, our government is taking steps to support producers by ensuring they have the tools and resources they need to succeed.
“We are working to address water needs and are meeting with farmers, ranchers, municipalities, businesses, communities and irrigation districts to ensure their concerns and inputs are heard.
“With producers being top of mind, Budget 2024 includes a $19 million-capital grant for the Irrigation Rehabilitation Program, which is up $5.5 million from last year, to allow irrigation districts to update and modernize Alberta’s water infrastructure.