The Times Advocate, 2006-11-29, Page 13Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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AAFC joins Alberta agri-re search
EDMONTON — Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada
(AAFC) joined the Institute for Food and Agricultural
Sciences Alberta (IFASA) Nov. 15 in an attempt to help
co-ordinate research initiatives between gov-
ernment, universities and the private sector
in Alberta.
Minister of Agriculture and Agri -Food and
Minister of the Canadian Wheat Board Chuck
Strahl made the new membership official at
a signing ceremony at the University of
Alberta.
"By joining IFASA, Canada's new govern-
ment is helping to create strong research
alliances which will lead to new economic
opportunities for farmers and industry in
Alberta and across Canada," says Strahl.
"Today, more than ever, our industry's suc-
cess relies on the expertise and co-operative
spirit of our research communities," Strahl
adds.
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
of Alberta Doug Horner was also on hand saying, "By
working together with AAFC, IFASA and its members
we'll be able to better co-ordinate, improve and enhance
agricultural research and innovation in Alberta."
CEO of IFASA Tom Facklam also added, "I am very
pleased that the strengths of AAFC are now included in
IFASA,"
"The integration and expansion of our collective
capacity will allow for the development
of new and value-added technologies.
Our goal is to add opportunities to the
industry to benefit agriculture and soci-
ety."
IFASA was established in 2003 by
Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural
Development (AAFRD), the University of
Alberta and the Alberta Research
Council (ARC) to deliver high -impact
research and development programs in
areas of strategic importance to
Alberta's agri-food industries.
IFASA co-ordinates agricultural
research in such areas as food safety
and quality, genomics and bioproducts,
environmental sustainability and value-
added food and non-food products.
"With AAFC coming on board, we have just the right
kind of building block we need to help industry and gov-
ernment succeed," says president and CEO OF ARC John
McDougall.
"Today, more than
ever, our industry's
success relies on the
expertise and co-
operative spirit of our
research
communities,"
CHUCK STRAHL
MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE
AND AGRI-FOOD AND
MINISTER OF THE
CANADIAN WHEAT BOARD
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for eight prepared by James Eddington,
chef/owner of Eddington's of Exeter. The dinner
was held at the home of dinner auction chairper-
son Kate McKenzie and her husband, Bob
McIntosh, who served the meal with the help of
Deb and Mike Hunter.The lucky guests shown
with James Eddington (far left) are: John Hanson,
Jacqueline Hanson, Cheryl Masson, Keltie Keller,
Fred Gregus, Donna Gregus, Dave Reid and Jeff
Keller. Plans are already under way for the 2007
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Centre June 22, where the dinner for eight will
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