Industry needs vs. growing food: Alberta farmer concerned about land’s future

Industry needs vs. growing food: Alberta farmer concerned about land’s future

September 5, 2025 11:00 pm MST.

Landowner NE of Calgary fights back against plans to develop his land asking, what do we value more, food production or industry advancement. Phoenix Phillips reports.

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