Natural Resources
July 16, 2014

Media Advisory: Minister to Attend Annual Agriculture Ministers’ Conference

The Honourable Derrick Dalley, Minister of Natural Resources and Minister Responsible for the Forestry and Agrifoods Agency, will attend the 2014 Conference of Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers’ of Agriculture in Winnipeg, Manitoba, starting today (Wednesday, July 16). Areas of discussion will include science and innovation, trade and global competitiveness, business management and food safety.

The annual conference is an opportunity for ministers and representatives to exchange information and ideas that will contribute to strengthening the Canadian agriculture and food industry and position the sector for long-term success, growth and sustainability.

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Media contact:

Diana Quinton
Director of Communications
Department of Natural Resources
709-729-5282, 631-8155
dianaquinton@gov.nl.ca

2014 07 16                                                                       4:15 p.m.