Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada was established in 1867 as a government agency. It operates programs that support the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector. The agency funds research at multiple centers including the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa and the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre in Alberta. It maintains partnerships with Farm Credit Canada for financing services and with the Canadian Dairy Commission for dairy policy coordination. Activities extend to international efforts such as the Global Methane Pledge. The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership serves as a primary funding vehicle. Additional research sites operate in Saskatoon, Guelph, Lacombe and Saint-Hyacinthe. No recent operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. The agency structure centers on direct government administration of research assets and industry partnerships rather than external fund commitments.