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Applications Open for Alberta's Local Food Council

Applications are now open for Alberta’s first ever Local Food Council. The aim of the council will be to provide recommendations on provincial policies, programs, pilot projects or initiatives to support the continued growth and sustainability of Alberta’s local food sector.

Caitlynn Reesor has the details (1:37 minutes) (761 Kb)

For more information, go to www.alberta.ca.

 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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