Agricultural Links

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD) is the Provincial Ministry that deals with agricultural issues, and one of our partners in ALPS.

Alberta Farm Animal Care Association (AFAC) promotes responsible, humane animal care within Alberta's livestock industry and is another founding partner of ALPS.

National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) works to build processes that facilitate Canada's agriculture industries in addressing farm animal care.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) plays an important role in providing protection for animals used in food production, especially in the areas of transportation, slaughter and veterinary biologics production.