University of Lethbridge student Katie Quinn had the opportunity recently to complete an applied study at Lethbridge County that focused on agricultural superclusters and how one would best contribute to the county. Her research culminated in a special presentation to Lethbridge County Council.
This research endeavour began when the Canadian government designated $950 million in funding to “support business-led innovation superclusters with the greatest potential to energize the economy and become engines of growth.” A supercluster is a group of individuals, companies, industries, universities and colleges all working together to achieve a common goal.
There are unlimited benefits for creating and maintaining an agricultural supercluster, specifically in Lethbridge County. Through her research, Quinn determined that the Protein Innovations Canada Supercluster, led by Saskatchewan-based Ag-West Bio, was most relevant to the area. On Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018, the Federal Government announced the project was one of five proposals chosen to receive funding.
“This supercluster proposal is based on a pan-prairie partnership and will focus primarily on the sustainability of crops such as: pulses, canola, hemp, oats, flax and specialty crops,” explains Quinn.
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