ACRE DEVELOPS BLUEPRINT FOR ACTION
Written by admin on Mar 6th, 2010 | Filed under: Agriculture
The Action Committee on the Rural Economy (ACRE) set out a blueprint for its work over the next two to four years at a meeting in Regina yesterday and today. ACRE will recommend strategies to government to drive sustainable economic development and develop the competitiveness of Saskatchewan products.
The group has named sub-committee chairs to focus on eight areas for rural development: Agriculture, Agri-value, Community in Evolution, Farm structure/Farm income, Resources, Rural Manufacturing and Construction, Rural Service and Tools for Economic Development.
"These groups will be on the front line for ACRE, facilitating our discussions with rural residents and community economic development organizations," said
Kamsack-area producer Audrey Horkoff, who co-chairs ACRE with
Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food Minister Clay Serby. "Their members bring together a
wealth of experience from across the province as well as individual expertise in specific rural sectors.
"Strong, vibrant rural communities are our goal, and we believe that Saskatchewan has the resources and the people to make it happen. As we explore
innovative ideas for both government and industry, we will work within the Saskatchewan framework of co-operation, community and fiscal responsibility and we want to hear from as many people as possible. We invite anyone with an idea or a thought to share to contact us."
ACRE's next meeting is scheduled to take place in January.
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