Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson will promote Alberta’s agricultural expertise and high-quality products including livestock and genetics, during an upcoming trade mission to Kazakhstan.
Olson will join federal and industry representatives May 16 – 26 to develop trade opportunities in Kazakhstan and explore how Alberta and Canada can help this emerging market grow its agricultural economy.
“Alberta’s agriculture industry is a cornerstone of our economy,” said Olson. “Our future growth depends on our ability to open new markets and create international opportunities for our producers and others in our agriculture sector. We will be in Kazakhstan as a partner to our industry – opening doors, creating economic relationships and promoting our province as a leader in agriculture.”
This trip builds on a 2012 mission which generated an estimated $25 million in economic spinoffs for Alberta companies. Gordon Stephenson, general manager of the Canadian Hereford Association, is one of approximately a dozen industry partners participating in the mission.
Source : Agriculture and Forestry