NLIS 5
October 15, 2002
(Forest Resources and Agrifoods)
(Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs)

 

Government committed to Northern Agrifoods Development Strategy

Rick Woodford, Minister of Forest Resources and Agrifoods, and Ernie McLean, Minister of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs, said today that public consultation meetings on the Northern Agrifoods Development Strategy, which get underway this week in Labrador, demonstrate government�s commitment to the future development of a viable and diversified agrifoods sector in the region.

"I am pleased that these consultations will allow all stakeholders to present their views on how we can further advance northern food production in Labrador," said Minister Woodford. "Government remains committed to public input, and these meetings will be key to developing an effective development strategy that will benefit the agrifoods industry and all Labradorians."

The agrifoods industry is an important part of continued economic and social development in Labrador, said Minister McLean. "My department is pleased to be working with those pioneering agriculture development in Labrador and with the Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods in making the future success of Labrador�s agrifoods sector a priority."

The Northern Agrifoods Development Strategy is a partnership between the Departments of Forest Resources and Agrifoods and Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs and is funded through the Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Agri-Food Innovation Program. Public consultation sessions will be held at the following locations:

October 16 - Two Seasons Inn, Labrador City - 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 17 - Labrador Inn, Happy Valley-Goose Bay
- 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
October 28 - Northern Light Inn, L�anse au Clair
- 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.

Currently, there are about15 farming operations in Labrador, producing a wide variety of products, including vegetables, nursery crops and fur.

Media contact:

Sonia B. Glover
Communications
Department of Forest Resources and Agrifoods
(709) 729-6183

Bert Pomeroy
Communications
Department of Labrador and Aboriginal Affairs
(709) 896-8668

2002 10 15                                      12:45 p.m.


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