To develop and implement a total development approach for the
agriculture, aquaculture, fisheries and value-added sectors. This approach
aims at improving the economic competitiveness and sustainable
development of these sectors and related industries.

To manage activities related to the Department’s external communication.
The Branch’s responsibilities include: 1) Providing advice to the minister
and senior managers on communications issues; 2) Developing
communication strategies; 3) Managing media and public relations; and 4)
Promoting the Department’s initiatives to the public.

To provide direction and administrative support in matters of human
resources, accounting, budgeting, financial control and information
technology and communication services to support the continued
development of the agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

To facilitate the efficient use of the financial resources available to deliver departmental programs.

To provide financial assistance to the agriculture, aquaculture and fisheries industries under various funding programs.

To support the seafood sector to be innovative, competitive, market-
diversified and sustainable on a global scale.

A regional approach to fostering economic growth and job creation in resource sectors through engaged local development teams to identify development opportunities and development of partnerships with other agencies and stakeholders. Responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the Client Relationship Management system; managing a portfolio of small and medium business profiles and tracking interactions with clients.

To deliver programs and services to the agriculture and aquaculture
sectors through offices in Bathurst, Tracadie-Sheila, and Shippagan. The
Branch is also responsible for the management of the New Brunswick
Aquarium and Marine Centre.

To provide services and programs focused on maintaining livestock
animal health, as well as food safety and quality awareness and
implementation. This includes veterinary field services complemented by
specialized in-clinic and laboratory diagnostic services.

To deliver programs and services through offices in Fredericton, Sussex
and Moncton. This Branch is also responsible for the maintenance of the
marshland protection systems.

To provide specialist advice and services to industry.

To provide management and administrative support to the Commission in
the monitoring of commodity boards under the provisions of the Natural
Products Act.