Brent Paterson is Principal of Earth and Water Consulting and was formerly Exec. Director, Irrigation & Farm Water Division, Alberta Agric & Forestry.
Brent Paterson discusses the world trends in food and water demands. Canada is one of 5 countries with the potential to significantly increase food production. Alberta has strong potential from its rainfed and irrigated agriculture. However, Alberta also must address production, marketing and resource mgmt to seize the opportunity. Paterson makes some specific recommendations for Alberta's agrifood industry.
This presentation was part of the 2016 conference for the Alberta Institute of Agrologists in Banff.
