Alberta’s Premier Danielle Smith declared provincial farmers “the best in the world,” crediting decades of innovation from two crop diversification centres. Budget 2025 allocates over $5 million to bolster CDC North in Edmonton and CDC South near Brooks.
CDC South houses greenhouses and field operations; CDC North hosts the Alberta Plant Health Lab, Bee Health Team, and Seed Potato Repository. The funds—$3 million for CDC South, $1.2 million for CDC North, plus $500,000 each for operations—support research infrastructure, fertilizers, and seeds. Officials stress government-industry collaboration strengthens food security and sustainability.
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