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SUMMARY:Growing Forward: Agriculture Roundtable with Minister Sawyer
DESCRIPTION:Agriculture is changing quickly\, and the decisions being made today will shape the competitiveness and resilience of Alberta producers for years to come. Join us for a focused roundtable with Minister Sawyer to discuss the issues that matter most to Southeast Alberta's agriculture sector\, including business risk management\, water security\, regulatory modernization and red tape\, market access and interprovincial trade\, workforce capacity\, innovation and productivity. This is an opportunity for producers and agri-food businesses to bring their experiences directly to the table\, hear the Minister's perspective on provincial priorities\, and explore practical opportunities for government and industry to work together. Come prepared to share what's working\, what's getting in the way\, and what needs to change to keep Alberta agriculture competitive\, resilient and growing.\nAbout the Minister of Agriculture and IrrigationTara Sawyer was first elected to the Alberta Legislature in a by-election on June 23\, 2025. She is a farmer\, business owner and agriculture leader.Before being elected she served as Chair of Grain Growers of Canada advocating for Alberta and Canadian farmers across the country and around the world. She also served as Chair of Alberta Grains and Alberta Barley and is a respected voice on agriculture policy\, market access and sustainability.Tara lives and works on her family farm near Acme\, Alberta\, where she and her husband Matt and 3 adult children raise wheat\, barley\, canola and hay. From the farm to the boardroom to the international stage\, Tara brings a grounded approach bridging the rural-urban divide and a deep respect for Alberta's values and industries.Find out moreThank you to the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede for providing the meeting facility
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Agriculture is changing quickly\, and the decisions being made today will shape the competitiveness and resilience of Alberta producers for years to come. \;
Join us for a focused roundtable with Minister Sawyer to discuss the issues that matter most to Southeast Alberta'\;s agriculture sector\, including business risk management\, water security\, regulatory modernization and red tape\, market access and interprovincial trade\, workforce capacity\, innovation and productivity. \;
This is an opportunity for producers and agri-food businesses to bring their experiences directly to the table\, hear the Minister'\;s perspective on provincial priorities\, and explore practical opportunities for government and industry to work together. \;
Come prepared to share what'\;s working\, what'\;s getting in the way\, and what needs to change to keep Alberta agriculture competitive\, resilient and growing.
About the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
Tara Sawyer was first elected to the Alberta Legislature in a by-election on June 23\, 2025. She is a farmer\, business owner and agriculture leader.
Before being elected she served as Chair of Grain Growers of Canada &ndash\; advocating for Alberta and Canadian farmers across the country and around the world. She also served as Chair of Alberta Grains and Alberta Barley and is a respected voice on agriculture policy\, market access and sustainability.
Tara lives and works on her family farm near Acme\, Alberta\, where she and her husband Matt and 3 adult children raise wheat\, barley\, canola and hay. From the farm to the boardroom to the international stage\, Tara brings a grounded approach bridging the rural-urban divide and a deep respect for Alberta&rsquo\;s values and industries.
Find out more
Thank you to the Medicine Hat Exhibition &\; Stampede for providing the meeting facility
LOCATION:2055 21 Avenue Southeast Fireside Room Medicine Hat AB T1B 1A1
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URL:https://chamber.southeastalbertachamber.ca/chamber-calendar/Details/growing-forward-agriculture-roundtable-with-minister-sawyer-1982632?sourceTypeId=Hub
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