b'GREETINGS | Government of AlbertaSpring 2020Kelly 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, it is my pleasure to extend greetings on behalf of the Government of Alberta toPUBLISHERAlberta Seed Guides readers. Shawn BrookAgriculture is the foundation of Albertas history andMANAGING EDITORScommunities, contributing billions to the Provinces economyMichelle Clarke, Lindsay Hoffmanevery year. The industry is constantly growing and changing,EDITORIALand Alberta Seed Guide ensures producers are kept informedKari Belangerof new research, new practices and new ways to get more outCONTRIBUTORSMadeleine Baerg, Melanie Epp, Mark Halsall, Treena Hein, Angela Lovell,of their operations. Carolyn King, Marc ZienkiewiczThis issues theme, Value and Enterprise Beyond the FarmADVERTISING SALES Gate, is increasingly relevant, as more and more producers areCraig Armstrong, Sam Mostafa, Dean Frenchlooking for innovative ways to get more for their hard work. MARKETINGAlbertas government is fighting for a stronger agricultureTheresa Ramsoomair, Andres Jaramilloindustry for years to come. By empowering farmer-ledCREATIVE research, building common-sense farm safety legislation andLesley Nakonechny, Kyle Dratowany, Theresa Ramsoomairsupporting funding for rural utilities, irrigation districts andCIRCULATION agricultural societies, we are focusing government spendingDean Frenchon the areas rural Albertans most depend on.The Alberta Seed Guide Thank you to Alberta Seed Growers and Alberta Seedmakes no expressed or implied warranties Processors for your hard work and dedication to the provincesof merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose or otherwise, concerning the use of any product and assumes no liability for any farmers. injury or damage, direct or consequential, incurred from the use of such Best wishes for the coming growing season. products or services therein. Federal, Provincial, and Municipal laws and regulations supersede the information contained herein.Honourable Devin DreeshenMinister, Agriculture and Forestry Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to the Winnipeg office: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'