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Ecological Goods and Services

Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture have agreed to engage producers and other stakeholders to support Ecological Goods and Services (EG&S;) pilot research initiatives that meet established criteria. The expectations are that these initiatives will contribute measurable results to the EG&S; policy development process and to the next generation of agricultural policy in Canada with a view of improving the environment and the quality of life of farmers.

For more information, please see the EG&S Pilot Research Initiative section.

Biofuels Opportunities for Producers Initiative

Calgary, Alberta - The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board today announced $11 million in funding initiatives designed to ensure farmers and rural communities have opportunities to participate in and benefit from increased Canadian biofuels production.

Please see the complete news release for more details.