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  Dear Alberta Agri-Preneur Reader:

Thank you for your continued readership of the Alberta Agri-Preneur (AAP) newsletter.  We regret to inform you that we are no longer able to publish this valued resource for the diversified agriculture industry. For 12 years we enjoyed reporting on and interpreting new markets, new trends and new directions for our industry. 

There are several industry publications that you may find fill the information gap left by the loss of the AAP.  Some options include:

  • Explore Direct e-news. This electronic newsletter is published 11 times a year by the Farm Direct Marketing Initative of Alberta Agriculture. www.exploredirect.ca.
  • Ag tourism newsletter www.agtourism.ca. Two electronic newsletters are available.  One is general in nature; the other targets ag tourism clusters.  Both are published by the Ag Tourism Initiative of Alberta Agriculture.
  • Small Farm Canada www.smallfarmcanada.ca.  Email info@smallfarmcanada.ca or call toll free 1 866-260- 7985.
  • Renewal Now! Contact Wendy McCormick toll free in Alberta at 310-0000 403 340-5306 or email wendy.mccormick@gov.ab.ca
The AAP editorial team thanks you for your readership, your spotlights and your successes. We continue to be interested in celebrating your achievements, analyzing new trends and discussing challenges your venture is facing.  . . . Keep in touch.

We wish you continued prosperity in your diversified ag ventures. 

Sincerely,

Publisher:  Kerry Engel, Edmonton (780) 644-2967  
Editor:  Karen Goad, Grande Prairie 
Design & Layout:  Darleen Lynes, Westlock
Alberta Agriculture and Food

Writers: 
Sharon Stollery, Stony Plain
Daylin Breen, Leduc
Janice McGregor, Stony Plain
Morley Kjargaard, Olds
Doug Macaulay, Peace River
Martine Bolinger, Leduc
Kathy Bosse, Stettler
 
 
 
 

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  Last Reviewed/Revised on September 24, 2007.