Alberta Grains, in collaboration with the provincial government and industry partners, recently announced substantial inaugural funding to support Western Crop Innovations in advancing agricultural research and innovation tailored for the Western Prairies.
Alberta Grains’ contributions of $375,000 will support WCI through through March 31st, 2025.
Alberta Grains intends to further discussions with WCI to create a long-term funding agreement.
The announcement was made by Alberta Grains’ chair Tara Sawyer during the Alberta Grains and Alberta Small Brewers Association joint event during the Calgary Stampede.
Formerly known as the Field Crop Development Centre under Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, WCI has evolved into a dynamic entity dedicated to developing feed and forage barley, malting barley and triticale varieties optimized for Alberta’s agricultural conditions.