CDC South In the Media

Once at risk of decline, the County of Newell has taken a leadership role in revitalizing the site, securing a long-term lease, attracting new research partners, and expanding opportunities for innovation in crop diversification and controlled-environment agriculture. Below are news updates and media coverage reflecting the ongoing evolution and impact of CDC South.

Agriculture research facility gets new lease on life near Brooks (Feb 8, 2026)

Newell County steps in to save shuttered Crop Diversification Centre (Feb 5, 2026)

What Happens When a County Takes Over a Research Station? CDC South is Showing the Way (Feb 4, 2026)

Alberta crops diversification centres receive funding (Aug 22, 2025)

New Agricultural Research Opportunity Sprouting in Brooks (July 20, 2025)

Newell County revives Alberta ag research site with bold redevelopment plan (July 7, 2025)

Alberta research facility gets new lease on life (July 4, 2025)

COLUMN: 90-year-old Alberta ag research centre given second life (June 18, 2025)