Economic-Development near Fort MacLeod AB (5 Result(s))

Building a resilient food system to revitalize rural communities.What We DoMain Street Project is working to build a socially, economically and ecologically sustainable food system with the power to revitalize rural communities.What's unique our approach is that it combines economic development principles and social justice values with a deep understanding of ecological connectivity. What's exciting is thatwe're moving from a working prototype to a regional solution in Southeast Minnesota.'Our unique Spanishlanguage training and our incubator program connect aspiring immigrant farmers with practical resources. [.]fThe Grow a Farmer microloan fund finances startup costs for new farmers on incubator sites. [.]lFarm incubator arrangements and apprenticeships with established farmers offer opportunities for our beginning poultry farmers. [.]kRegional partners collaborate to develop resources and infrastructure to launch a regional poultry food hub.

SouthGrow - Creating Opportunities in South Central Alberta. We're an economic development alliance of twenty-three south central Alberta communities committed to working together to achieve prosperity for the region. Representing over 130,000 people, SouthGrow is committed to assisting communities, organizations, businesses and people in the region to further their economic development goals and to maintain the high quality of life. SouthGrow’s Goal: To accelerate and enhance economic development and sustainability for the communities in the SouthGrow Regional Initiative region.