Hot Seat: “We need cutting-edge research!” -Dreeshon on innovation in agriculture

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Agriculture and Forestry Minister, Devin Dreeshen is back on the Trending 55 Hot Seat.

We had a chance to cover a wide range of topics in our monthly discussion, including:

– the province is already looking for wildfire firefighters for next season

– how the government is working with a non-profit group to lead innovation and research in agriculture

– the importance of growing international markets for Alberta’s food products

– his concerns with Canada’s relationship with China and how that affects farmers locally

– how Alberta is trying to fight back against the mountain pine beetle

– his father’s involvement in 4-H; and,

– his thoughts on hockey. Will we see any NHL action this season?

– Kenny Trenton, Trending 55 Newsroom

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