Alberta's Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation supports the province's agricultural sector, which includes cattle ranching, grain farming, and food processing. The ministry provides programs for farmers including crop insurance, drought assistance, and business development support. It also manages irrigation infrastructure critical to southern Alberta's farming operations, where water from rivers is channeled to fields through an extensive network of canals and reservoirs. The ministry works on food safety regulations, agricultural research, and helping farmers adopt new technologies to remain competitive in global markets.