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Nominations now open for the 2022 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

The Government of Alberta is calling on leaders and innovators in agriculture to take part in their 2022 Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame nomination process.

The award honours those who have significantly contributed to agriculture, the agri-food industry and rural life in Alberta. Every two years, Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes up to three individuals whose outstanding leadership, innovation and business practices have advanced Alberta’s agriculture and food industry.

Since its inception in 1951, the Hall of Fame has recognized 138 men and women who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry, and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.

Inductees’ accomplishments have ranged from ground-breaking farming techniques to scientific advancements, creating value-added products and other outstanding contributions that have had a lasting, positive impact on agriculture and rural Alberta.

Previous Hall of Fame inductees include greenhouse consultant Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza and garden centre owner Dietrich Kuhlmann.

Nominations close on May 6. For more information on how to get involved, please click here.