The Alberta HUB region has seen major growth in the Agriculture sector with Gross Farm Receipts reaching nearly $1.8 billion dollars in 2021. The region has also gained significant ground in the value-added agriculture space. Complimenting the region’s traditional crops, the Alberta HUB region offers an excellent climate for various plant proteins and pulse crops including hemp, dry peas, faba beans, flax and quinoa.

Industrial Hemp is a burgeoning industry in the Alberta HUB region with its northern advantage for growing hemp for seed, fibre and CBD.