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RJ Sigurdson

@rjsigurdson

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation - MLA for Highwood

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Alberta is an agriculture powerhouse. Our farmers and ranchers consistently deliver products that keep families buying Albertan worldwide. I was proud to join Minister RJ Sigurdson RJ Sigurdson tonight to meet with industry leaders and showcase why our province is a

Alberta is an agriculture powerhouse. 

Our farmers and ranchers consistently deliver products that keep families buying Albertan worldwide. 

I was proud to join Minister RJ Sigurdson <a href="/RjSigurdson/">RJ Sigurdson</a> tonight to meet with industry leaders and showcase why our province is a
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Last night, I hosted Alberta’s Agri-Business Reception — a celebration of our province’s rich agricultural heritage and its bright future. From beef and barley to potatoes and pork, Alberta feeds the world — and with $17.5B in agri-food exports in 2024, we’re just getting

Last night, I hosted Alberta’s Agri-Business Reception — a celebration of our province’s rich agricultural heritage and its bright future.

From beef and barley to potatoes and pork, Alberta feeds the world — and with $17.5B in agri-food exports in 2024, we’re just getting
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Great meeting with Essa Al Ghurair, CEO of Essa Ghurair Investments, in the UAE. We had a productive discussion on expanding trade opportunities, improving market access, and strengthening our agri-food relationship through enhanced rail and port logistics. Alberta is committed

Great meeting with Essa Al Ghurair, CEO of Essa Ghurair Investments, in the UAE.

We had a productive discussion on expanding trade opportunities, improving market access, and strengthening our agri-food relationship through enhanced rail and port logistics.

Alberta is committed
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Today, I was proud to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Alberta, Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship — using the right source, right rate, right time, and right place for fertilizer use. This partnership

Today, I was proud to announce a new Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of Alberta, Fertilizer Canada and Alberta Grains to promote 4R Nutrient Stewardship — using the right source, right rate, right time, and right place for fertilizer use.
This partnership
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🇨🇦🥩 Proud to join the 2025 Beef Industry Stampede Summit for the third time — and as always, it’s an honour to stand alongside Alberta’s hard-working beef producers. Alberta beef isn’t just world-class — it’s a cornerstone of our economy, identity, and global reputation. With

🇨🇦🥩 Proud to join the 2025 Beef Industry Stampede Summit for the third time — and as always, it’s an honour to stand alongside Alberta’s hard-working beef producers.

Alberta beef isn’t just world-class — it’s a cornerstone of our economy, identity, and global reputation. With
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The threatened increase to U.S. tariffs on Canadians goods would be a tax on the American people. They would also hurt Canadian and American businesses and workers, and damage one of the most important trading and security alliances on earth. Retaliatory tariffs by the federal

The threatened increase to U.S. tariffs on Canadians goods would be a tax on the American people. They would also hurt Canadian and American businesses and workers, and damage one of the most important trading and security alliances on earth. 

Retaliatory tariffs by the federal
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It was great to be at the Calgary Stampede International Agriculture & Agri-Food Committee’s Reception. Under the 2025 Stampede theme “A Journey from Grit to Greatness,” this annual gathering brings together industry leaders, government officials, agri-business innovators, and

It was great to be at the Calgary Stampede International Agriculture &amp; Agri-Food Committee’s Reception.

Under the 2025 Stampede theme “A Journey from Grit to Greatness,” this annual gathering brings together industry leaders, government officials, agri-business innovators, and
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From cutlery to pancakes—Premier Smith shows us how it’s done! The New York Times recognizes The Calgary Stampede with true Alberta spirit on display!

From cutlery to pancakes—Premier Smith shows us how it’s done! The New York Times recognizes The Calgary Stampede with true Alberta spirit on display!
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Here’s how my @CalgaryStampede shaped up… 🌎 1,500,000+ guests welcomed 🤝 5,000+ handshakes and howdy-do’s 🥞 1,000+ Premier Pancakes ™ flipped 🎡 50+ events attended across Calgary 🐎 Saw the chuckwagon races 🍦 Undisclosed # of midway treats eaten See y’all next year.

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🚫🐀 75 YEARS RAT-FREE! 🐀🚫 Alberta is one of the only places on Earth that can proudly say: no rats allowed — and we mean it! Thanks to our Rat Control Program, we've kept our province rat-free since 1950. 💪 This success comes from decades of hard work by agricultural

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It was great meeting with the team at Factor, a brand of HelloFresh, to explore opportunities for future collaboration in Alberta’s growing agri-food sector. Exciting things ahead as we work together to support innovation and create new possibilities in the ready-to-eat meal

It was great meeting with the team at Factor, a brand of HelloFresh, to explore opportunities for future collaboration in Alberta’s growing agri-food sector. Exciting things ahead as we work together to support innovation and create new possibilities in the ready-to-eat meal
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During the Calgary Stampede I had the chance to meet with Old Dutch Foods to hear about their plans to expand manufacturing capacity right here in Alberta! The company is exploring the relocation of two product lines to better serve the Canadian market — with Alberta potatoes at

During the Calgary Stampede I had
the chance to meet with Old Dutch Foods to hear
about their plans to expand manufacturing capacity
right here in Alberta! The company is exploring the
relocation of two product lines to better serve the
Canadian market — with Alberta potatoes at
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I had the pleasure of meeting with the Texas Farm Bureau delegation during their visit to Alberta for the Calgary Stampede. Alongside the Alberta Beef Producers, we had a great discussion at Rimrock, highlighting the strong Alberta–Texas agricultural trade relationship and the

I had the pleasure of meeting with the Texas Farm Bureau delegation during their visit to Alberta for the Calgary Stampede.

Alongside the Alberta Beef Producers, we had a great discussion at Rimrock, highlighting the strong Alberta–Texas agricultural trade relationship and the
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Statement on Jasper Wildfire Response and Recovery: Premier Danielle Smith, Minister Mike Ellis, Minister Todd Loewen, and Minister Jason Nixon. It is disheartening to see a report and the media response to that report that so clearly overlooks the substantial, coordinated

Statement on Jasper Wildfire Response and Recovery: Premier Danielle Smith, Minister Mike Ellis, Minister Todd Loewen, and Minister Jason Nixon.

It is disheartening to see a report and the media response to that report that so clearly overlooks the substantial, coordinated
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Watch LIVE as we announce hitting a major milestone toward a $250B Heritage Fund to build prosperity for future generations. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

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Ministers of Agriculture from across Canada met virtually to discuss key topics and agreed to make temporary changes to AgriStability to support the #CdnAg sector: ow.ly/GJoY50Ws57U

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We appreciate that the Town of Jasper has clarified the intent of their recovery report and acknowledged that it was never intended to be critical of the province’s contributions. In their statement, the municipality of Jasper is clear that they recognize and value the

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This week in Agri-News: 💪 AgriStability enhanced 🎉 RDAR celebrates 5 years 🌱 Crop conditions 📊 Pre-harvest interval 🐄 Protect herds 💻 Battle River Research 🚜 Farming Forward tours 👷‍♀️ Safer PPE for women 🗓️ Markets, events & more! #abag View: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/arc…

This week in Agri-News:

💪 AgriStability enhanced
🎉 RDAR celebrates 5 years
🌱 Crop conditions
📊 Pre-harvest interval
🐄 Protect herds
💻 Battle River Research
🚜 Farming Forward tours
👷‍♀️ Safer PPE for women
🗓️ Markets, events &amp; more!

#abag

View: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/arc…
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It was a privilege to celebrate Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmers yesterday. Agriculture is woven into the fabric of this province, and our young producers are carrying that legacy forward with courage, innovation, and resilience. From managing risk to building sustainable

It was a privilege to celebrate Alberta’s Outstanding Young Farmers yesterday. 

Agriculture is woven into the fabric of this province, and our young producers are carrying that legacy forward with courage, innovation, and resilience. From managing risk to building sustainable
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Less red tape, more growth! Alberta’s government is cutting 28.5% of unnecessary regulations for ag marketing boards—freeing up time for producers to focus on what matters: feeding Alberta and the world. Full news release here>>alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI… #abpoli #agleg

Less red tape, more growth! Alberta’s government is cutting 28.5% of unnecessary regulations for ag marketing boards—freeing up time for producers to focus on what matters: feeding Alberta and the world.

Full news release here&gt;&gt;alberta.ca/release.cfm?xI…

#abpoli #agleg