Emissions Reduction Alberta's Food, Farming and Forestry Challenge
The Government of Alberta is funding the Emissions Reduction Alberta’s Food, Farming and Forestry Challenge through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund. They announced a call for proposals this week to “accelerate innovation in support of long-term competitiveness and stimulate growth in the critically important agriculture, agri-food and forestry sectors,” as stated in a release.
The TIER fund will contribute $40 million to support the challenge in hopes it will lead to job creation and investments in new markets. Farmers, ranchers, industry and innovators are encouraged to submit proposals by August 27 at 5 p.m. More information is available at https://eralberta.ca/ and you can register for an information webinar on June 29.
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