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Alberta earmarks $5.2M to upgrade province’s research greenhouses

The government of Alberta has allocated approximately $5.2 million to bolster the province’s crop diversification centres (CDC), with a particular emphasis on upgrading their greenhouse facilities.

In a recent press release from the province, the money will go towards repairs and upgrades to the greenhouses, labs and administrative buildings at CDC North in northeast Edmonton and CDC South, southeast of Brooks, Alta.

“Investing in our crop diversification centres ensures world-class research continues to deliver practical solutions that help our producers stay competitive,” said premier Danielle Smith in the release.

CDC South is a production and research greenhouse facility and CDC North serves a similar function and is also home to the Alberta Plant Health Lab, the Bee Health Team, and Alberta’s Seed Potato Repository.

“Both crop diversification centres are prime examples of how successful government-industry collaboration can be,” said RJ Sigurdson, Alberta’s minister of agriculture and irrigation in the release.

“This funding will help ensure the researchers and support staff at both locations can continue their sector-leading work.”

Funding breakdown:

CDC South:

◦ $3 million for facility repairs and upgrades

◦ $500,000 for operational support

• CDC North:

◦ $1.2 million for facility repairs and replacements

◦ $500,000 for operational support

(Source: Government of Alberta)