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Mandate

  1. To improve the viability of the Agricultural Industry.
  2. To act as the voice of N.B. agricultural producers.
  3. To develop partnerships conducive to the development of the Agricultural Industry.
  4. To recommend legislation, regulations, strategies, policies, programs and standards relative to the advancement of the Agricultural Industry in New Brunswick.
  5. To provide reliable information to agricultural producers and encourage active participation in the Alliance.
  6. To encourage professional and technical development of agricultural producers.
  7. To ensure a positive public image of New Brunswick agricultural producers.

Vision Statement

Our vision is a future where the Agricultural Industry is sustainable, prosperous and is valued by New Brunswickers

Mission Statement

Our mission is to promote a sustainable and prosperous Agricultural Industry for New Brunswick producers

Statement of Values

  1. All our decisions, actions and behaviours are based on :
    • Trust
    • Mutual understanding
    • Teamwork
    • Cooperation
    • Respect
    • Integrity
    • Transparency
    • Effective communication.
  2. We provide quality services to agricultural producers.
  3. We treat our members equally and equitably.
  4. We communicate with agricultural producers, partners and public in the official language of their choice.
  5. We take into consideration the interdependence of agricultural stakeholders.
  6. We support sustainable agriculture.
  7. We promote responsible and innovative agricultural practices.
  8. We collaborate with our regional / municipal, provincial and federal government partners by participating in the governmental decision-making process with respect to the Agricultural Industry.
  9. Our deliberations are confidential and we show solidarity with
    decisions made by the Alliance.
  10. Our negotiations are based on parties' interests, not positions.


Long-Term and Short-Term Strategic Goals


The Co-ordinating Committee recommends the following long-term goals to be achieved within the next ten (10) years...by the year 2015 and the strategic goals within the next three (3) years by year 2009

Mandate
Industry Viability;

to improve the viability of the Agricultural Industry

Long-Term Goals;

to foster continuous improvement of net benefits to agricultural producers

Strategic Goals;

to promote the value-chain approach
to improve sales skills among producers
to establish a province-wide collective purchasing program
to increase the cost-accounting abilities of producers

Voice of Agricultural Producers;

to act as the voice of N.B. Agricultural Producers

Long-term Goals;

to effectively represent the interests of N.B. Agricultural Producers

Strategic Goals;

to identify priority concerns of agricultural producers
to adopt positions on priority agricultural issues
to implement an action plan

Partnerships;

to develop partnerships conducive to the development of the Agricultural Industry

Long-Term Goals;

to establish effective agreements with key players such as governments, industry and
environmental organizations;

to establish and industry-wide strategic plan in collaboration with key stakeholders

Strategic Goals;
to clarify roles of industry institutions
to identify key areas of mutual interest
to "negotiate" collaborative agreements with 5 key institutions
to obtain funding for strategic planning;
to implement the plan

Policy Development;

to recommend legislation, regulations, strategies, policies, programs and standards relative to the advancement of the Agricultural Industry in New Brunswick

Long-Term Goals;

to have a public policy environment conducive to the advancement of the Agricultural Industry of N.B.

Strategic Plan;
to obtain a seat at key public planning and policy development committees
to identify agricultural policy and program priorities
to review public policies

Information;

to provide reliable information to agricultural producers and encourage active participation in the Organization

Long-Term Goals;

to improve access to information by agricultural producers;

to ensure effective participation of agricultural producers in the Organization

Strategic Plan;
to implement an information program for agricultural producers
to improve electronic communications among producers
to promote the Organization among members and potential members
to identify and promote the roles of members in their professional organization

Professional & Technical Development;

to encourage professional and technical development of agricultural producers

Long-Term Goals;

to improve the professional and technical skills and knowledge of agricultural producers, their personnel and other persons involved in the Agricultural Industry

Strategic Goals;
to promote the benefits of training and continuous learning
to increase government support for training and continuous learning for producers and their personnel
to establish an accreditation process for providers of advice to producers

Public Image;

to ensure a positive public image of the New Brunswick Agricultural Industry

Long-Term Goals;

to promote a positive image of agricultural producers within and outside the Agricultural Industry

Strategic Goals;
to document the realities of the industry and its socio-economic importance to the NB society
to promote the industry among producers
to plan and implement a public communications strategy