Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Federal Government supports strategic efforts to expand Dairy Sector

The Atlantic Dairy and Forage Institute is exploring new opportunities for regional and international growth through development of a strategic plan, thanks to an investment by the federal government, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.

The Honourable Greg Thompson, MP New Brunswick Southwest made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Keith Ashfield, Minister of National Revenue, Minister of ACOA, and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway along with ADFI officials at the Institute today.

The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing $30,250 toward the project under the Innovative Communities Fund while ADFI is contributing $8,000.