b'GREETINGS | Government of AlbertaSpring 2023Albertaseedguide|@ABseedguideKelly Chambers, Monica Klaas, Executive Director,General Manager, P.O. Box 50035 P.O. Box 2800RPO Cornerstone Plaza Claresholm, AB T0L 0T0 Okotoks, AB T1S 0C4Office: (403) 489-9999Ph: (403) 325-0081 [email protected]@abcseedgrowers.caPUBLISHED BY 200-449 Main Street Box 478Oakbank, MB R0E 1J0(204) [email protected]@NateHornerAB| [email protected] MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE and Irrigation, its myShawn Brookpleasure to extend greetings on behalf of the Government ofMANAGING EDITORMichelle ClarkeAlberta to readers of the Alberta Seed Guide.EDITORAlbertas government is focused on creating a competitiveAshley Robinsonbusiness environment that attracts new investments andCONTRIBUTORSre-ignites our economy, especially in our rural communities.Ally Roden, Madeleine Baerg, Rebecca Hannam, Trevor BacqueOur Agri-food Sector Investment and Growth Strategy setADVERTISING SALES aggressive targets to build on our existing strengths, diversifyCraig Armstrong, Aiden Brook, Dean French, Candace Larsen,and make the most of growth opportunities in new andSam Mostafaemerging sectors in rural Alberta. MARKETINGWe are working hard to attract new investors and helpCharlene McIvor, Laura Burtnyk, Theresa Ramsoomairhomegrown companies expand into new markets, whileCREATIVE supporting a diversified value-added processing industry andKyle Dratowany, Lesley Nakonechny, Theresa Ramsoomaircreating more jobs for Albertans. The ministry is also movingCIRCULATION Dean Frenchforward with our partners to facilitate the development of a new cooperative agricultural extension model in Alberta that willThe Alberta Seed Guide makes no expressed or implied warranties build on existing strengths and fill in gaps to a ensure a strongof merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, concerning the use of any product and assumes no liability for any continuum of agricultural extension for Alberta producers. injury or damage, direct or consequential, incurred from the use of such Albertas government recognizes the immense value ourproducts or services therein. Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and primary agriculture sector plays in rural communities across theregulations supersede the information contained herein.province. Well continue to support producers and consider allReturn undeliverable Canadian addresses to the Winnipeg office:necessary actions to help them succeed in a competitive globalSeed World Groupeconomy. 200-449 Main Street Box 478Oakbank, MB R0E 1J0With rural Albertas unique challenges come unique opportunities for innovative, thoughtful ideas and approaches.PRINTED IN CANADAI look forward to working together in 2023 to support ruralINTERESTED IN ADVERTISING?economic growth through innovation, diversification, andPlease direct all sales or distribution inquiries to Dean French atsustainable, long-term economic development. (204) 453-1965 ext 824 or via email at [email protected] in whole, or in part, is prohibited without writtenNate Horner permission from the publisher.Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Publications Mail Agreement No. 0042518524We acknowledge the [financial] support of the Government of Canada.6seed.ab.ca'