Bio-Security (Non-Profit Organization)

Bio-Security, a Growing Forward initiative to facilitate effective risk management.

Program Description

The Bio-Security program is designed to enhance the awareness and adoption of enhanced biosecurity practices by Alberta producers in line with today's industry standards and development of commodity specific national biosecurity standards for the future.

Program Eligibility

The Bio-Security program is targeted at not-for-profit commodity organizations representing primary agriculture and food production. The applicant must be recognized / authorized by a national commodity organization involved in development of commodity specific biosecurity standards.

Available Funding

Payment to applicant will be up to a maximum of $80,000 annually for up to four years on a funding basis of 50/50 government and applicant with a maximum of $3,000 for capital items. To find out more about the program or to be put in touch with an ARD specialist contact the Ag-Info Centre at 310-FARM. End.