b'GREETINGS | Government of AlbertaFall 2019Kelly Chambers Monica KlaasExecutive DirectorGeneral Manager 5030-50 St.5030-50th St. Lacombe, ABT4L 1W8Lacombe, AB T4L 1W8 Ph: (403) 325-0081 Office: (403) 489-9999 [email protected] [email protected] BY 403-313 Pacific AvenueWinnipeg, MB R3A 0M2@DevinDVote| [email protected] (204) [email protected] MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE and Forestry and on behalfPUBLISHERof my colleagues at the Alberta Legislature, it is my pleasure toShawn Brookextend greetings to readers of Alberta Seed Guide. This editionsMANAGING EDITORStheme, Opportunity Starts with Seed, is a worthy reminderMichelle Clarke, Lindsay Hoffmanthat every success starts with a small first step. EDITORIALKari BelangerAgriculture is an essential element of Albertas history,CONTRIBUTORSMadeleine Baerg, Melanie Epp, Mark Halsall, Treena Hein, Scott Horner, communities and economy, contributing billions to the provinceCarolyn King, Rosalie I. Tennison, Jim Timlick, Marc Zienkiewiczevery year. It is an industry that is always changing, innovatingADVERTISING SALES and making new, exciting advances. Publications like AlbertaCraig Armstrong, Sam Mostafa, Dean FrenchSeed Guide are essential to everyone in agriculture. MARKETINGTheresa Ramsoomair, Andres JaramilloAs a fifth-generation farmer, I always have an issue of AlbertaCREATIVE Seed Guide around. Its a helpful guide to recent developmentsLesley Nakonechny, Kyle Dratowany, Theresa Ramsoomairin crop science and agricultural practices, and ensures thatCIRCULATION thousands of producers in Alberta, including myself, are up toDean Frenchdate and informed.The Alberta Seed Guide makes no expressed or implied warranties Thank you to Alberta Seed Growers and Alberta Seed Processorsof merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, concerning the use of any product and assumes no liability for any for your hard work and dedication to the provinces producers. injury or damage, direct or consequential, incurred from the use of such products or services therein. Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and Best wishes for many more successful years. regulations supersede the information contained herein.Honourable Devin Dreeshen Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to the Winnipeg office:Minister, Agriculture and Forestry Issues Ink403-313 Pacific AvenueWinnipeg, MB R3A 0M2PRINTED IN CANADAINTERESTED 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. 400308416seed.ab.ca'