What's Holding Back Alberta Farmers? Survey Results

Official title: Primary agricultural producers engagement

Closed Policy & Studies Agriculture & Food Economy & Jobs
Alberta asked farmers and ranchers what's making it harder to run their operations. The survey ran in summer 2024 and focused on rising costs, federal policy uncertainty, and red tape. Results will shape future provincial programs and policies.

Why This Matters

If you farm or ranch in Alberta, this feedback could shape programs that affect your bottom line. Rising input costs and interest rates are squeezing producers. The province wants to know what's actually getting in the way of growth.

What Could Change

Alberta may adjust provincial programs or cut red tape based on what producers said. Future policy could target specific barriers like input costs or supply chain issues. This feedback may also inform how Alberta responds to federal agricultural policies.

Key Issues

  • What are the biggest cost pressures facing Alberta farmers?
  • What barriers prevent producers from starting, maintaining, or expanding operations?
  • What government policies or programs would help agriculture thrive?

How to Participate

  1. This consultation has closed. The online survey was available from June 18 to July 31, 2024. Visit Alberta's public engagements page to find current opportunities.

What Happened

The survey gathered feedback from primary agricultural producers about barriers to growth. Results will inform future engagements, policy direction, and program development as Alberta works to reduce red tape and minimize business impediments.