b'GREETINGS | Government of AlbertaFall 2021Albertaseedguide|@ABseedguideKelly Chambers, Monica Klaas, Executive Director,General Manager, 5030-50 St.5030-50th St. Lacombe, ABT4L 1W8Lacombe, AB T4L 1W8 Ph: (403) 325-0081 Office: (403) [email protected] [email protected] BY@DevinDVote|[email protected] Pacific AvenueAS MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE and forestry and on behalfWinnipeg, MB R3A 0M2of my colleagues at the Alberta legislature, it is my pleasure to(204) 453-1965extend greetings to readers of the fall 2021 Alberta Seed [email protected] has been a year of major overlapping challenges, from the health, social and economic effects of the pandemic to thePUBLISHERdevastating impact of drought conditions across the provinceShawn Brookthis growing season. Albertas government and AgricultureMANAGING EDITORSMichelle ClarkeFinancial Services Corporation (AFSC) have respondedEDITORIAL DIRECTORwith supports and programs to deal with these challenges.Sonja BegemannThrough improved crop insurance, immediate water supplyEDITORIALassistance, an unprecedented disaster recovery program, andAshley RobinsonAFSCs existing suite of risk management measures, AlbertasCONTRIBUTORSgovernment is there for our farmers, now and in the months andTrevor Bacque, Madeleine Baerg, Treena Hein, Lisa Kopochinski, years to come.Jim Timlick, Marc ZienkiewiczI am heartened by the theme of this years Alberta Seed Guide,ADVERTISING SALES Charging Forward. While the struggles of the moment demandCraig Armstrong, Aiden Brook, Dean French, Sam Mostafa, Ken Squireour attention, we also have a duty to look ahead and keep aMARKETINGsteady eye on Albertas promising future. We see that promiseShelby Colbert, Theresa Ramsoomairin the evolution of agricultural innovation in our province, inCREATIVE Kyle Dratowany, Lesley Nakonechny, Theresa Ramsoomairgrowing opportunities with crops like hemp and plant-basedCIRCULATION proteins, and in the increasing commitment to sustainableDean Frenchagricultural practices.The Alberta Seed Guide Agriculture is an essential part of Albertas history andmakes no expressed or implied warranties remains central to our rural communities and economy. Theof merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, concerning the use of any product and assumes no liability for any Alberta Seed Guide is an invaluable partner in realizing itsinjury or damage, direct or consequential, incurred from the use of such potential. Thank you once again to Alberta Seed Growers andproducts or services therein. Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and Alberta Seed Processors for your important work in securing ourregulations supersede the information contained herein.provinces growing future.Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to the Winnipeg office:Best wishes to all for a successful year ahead, and a rewardingSeed World Groupfuture on the land.403-313 Pacific AvenueWinnipeg, MB R3A 0M2Honourable Devin Dreeshen PRINTED IN CANADAMinister, Agriculture and Forestry INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING?Please direct all sales or distribution inquiries to Dean French at(204) 453-1965 ext 824 or via email at [email protected] in whole, or in part, is prohibited without writtenpermission from the publisher.Publications Mail Agreement No. 00425185246seed.ab.ca'