Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
October 26, 2016
Building a Food Secure Province
Symposium Explores Science behind Agriculture Industry
Researchers, farmers, students, the general public and others who are interested in learning more about the agricultural research that is driving the industry forward are invited to attend the third biennial Agricultural Research Symposium being held at the Holiday Inn in St. John's, November 2-3.
"It is very important that a population be able to provide itself with as much locally-produced food
as possible. We are committed to increasing local production and consumption of Newfoundland and
Labrador food. We as a province must explore options and develop research that can help us become
more self-sufficient."
- The Honourable Steve Crocker, Minister of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods
Our Food, Our Future: Research that Feeds Newfoundland and Labrador is a partnership between the provincial departments of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods, and Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Grenfell Campus, Memorial University. The Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods and the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are contributing $43,000 toward the cost of the symposium through Growing Forward 2. In addition, the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods is also contributing an additional $26,000 through its Production and Market Development Division and the Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development is contributing $12,000 through the Regional Development Program.
"The agriculture industry is vital to our rural economies through the fresh local produce it provides
to Newfoundlanders and Labradorians. We're delighted to support this symposium, which brings together
agriculture experts from around the world to help identify opportunities that will generate future
research, strengthen our agriculture production, and lead to a more profitable and sustainable
agriculture industry in Newfoundland and Labrador."
- The Honourable Christopher Mitchelmore, Minister of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development
The two-day symposium will provide current information to participants interested in Newfoundland and Labrador agriculture.
"These types of events provide a great platform for government, researchers and industry to share and
discuss information on innovation projects and science that will help the agriculture industry prosper
and become more competitive."
- The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Information on the symposium, can be found at
www.ourfoodourfuture.ca/
To register for the event, please contact info@ourfoodourfuture.ca
QUICK FACTS:
- The third biennial Agricultural Research Symposium Our Food, Our Future: Research that Feeds Newfoundland and Labrador is being held in St. John's on November 2-3.
- The provincial Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods and the federal Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada are contributing $43,000 toward the cost of the symposium through Growing Forward 2. The provincial department is also contributing $26,000 through the Production and Market Development Division.
- The Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development is contributing $12,000 to the initiative under the Regional Development Program.
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Media contacts:
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Vanessa Colman-Sadd Director of Communications Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agrifoods 709-729-3733, 682-6593 VanessaColmanSadd@gov.nl.ca |
Debbie Marnell Director of Communications (A) Department of Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development 709-729-4819, 699-9048 debbiemarnell@gov.nl.ca |
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Guy Gallant Director of Communications Office of the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay 613-773-1059 |
Media Relations Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Ottawa, Ontario 613-773-7972 1-866-345-7972 |
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