Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada - Definition

The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food, also referred to as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is the department of the government of Canada with responsibility for policies governing agriculture production, farming income, research and development, inspection, and the regulation of animals and plants. It also has responsibilities regarding rural development.

The current Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is Andy Mitchell.

Organizations which Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is responsible for include:

• Canadian Dairy Commission
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Canadian Grain Commission
• Farm Credit Canada
• National Farm Products Council

Departments of the Canadian Federal Government

Agriculture and Agri-Food | Canadian Heritage | Citizenship and Immigration | Environment | Finance | Fisheries and Oceans | Foreign Affairs | Health Human Resources and Skills Development | Indian and Northern Affairs | Industry | International Trade | Justice | National Defence Natural Resources | Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness | Public Works and Government Services | Social Development | Transport | Veterans Affairs

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