New program to accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms

New Funding Aims to Expand Greenhouse and Vertical Farming Industries in Alberta

Alberta (Rural Roots Canada) – A new $10-million program funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) will support the growth of Alberta’s greenhouse and vertical farming industries. The Growing Greenhouses program is a three-year initiative designed to increase local fruit and vegetable production, reduce reliance on imported produce, and improve energy efficiency. “Everything our ministry does is about ens…

Governments of Canada and Alberta invest $10 million in Alberta's fresh produce industry - Fruit & Vegetable Magazine

A new program has been created to expand Alberta’s greenhouse and vertical farm industry, support the province’s economy and improve consumer access to local produce. According to a news release from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, support for this 3-year, $10-million program, Growing Greenhouses, will come from the Governments of Canada and Alberta, as part of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. This program will help support new construct…

$10m program to accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms

A new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms. Albertans want to keep their hard-earned money in the province and support producers by choosing locally grown, high-quality produce. The new three-year,…

New program to accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms

A new program funded by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership will accelerate expansion in Alberta greenhouses and vertical farms. Albertans want to keep their hard-earned money in the province and support producers by choosing locally grown, high-quality produce. The new three-year,…