Reading Time: 2 minutes As you review your 2013 farm financials and prepare for 2014, your year-end net worth statement or balance sheet for 2013 becomes your opening net worth statement for 2014,” says Rick Dehod, agricultural farm finance specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. “With this current information in hand, it is a good time to look […] Read more
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Your farm safety resolutions for 2014
ARD has prepared a checklist to start the new year off on the right foot
Reading Time: 2 minutes The New Year brings with it talk of resolutions. Resolutions; however, have a reputation for being declared and then forgotten. This year, why not make a promise that involves your family and their future? Make a promise to create a safer work environment on your farming operation. “Chances are you include an element of safety […] Read more
Make sure your farm implement dealer is licensed
Farmers’ Advocate office can verify if company has a current licence
Reading Time: < 1 minute Alberta’s Farmers’ Advocate Office advises farmers to protect themselves by ensuring that their farm implement dealer of choice is licensed. The Alberta Farm Implement Act/Farm Implement Dealerships Act and Regulations are administered by the Farm Implement Act Administration of the Farmers’ Advocate Office of Alberta. Under this act, anyone carrying on a business as a […] Read more
Over 500 calls to ALERT Line
Reading Time: < 1 minute Since 1995, the Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) ALERT Line (1-800-506-2273) has been providing a valuable service to and been an integral part of the province’s livestock industry. Last year, over 500 calls were received at the ALERT Line. Of those, 88 cases that were investigated required some form of intervention. “Producers were asking for […] Read more
Finding a practical definition of property rights
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Alberta Property Rights Advocate Office became operational in December 2012 as a response by the Government of Alberta to landowners’ needs. The office is based in Lethbridge, with a branch office in Edmonton. The property rights advocate, Lee Cutforth, works out of the Lethbridge office, with the assistant advocate, Graham Gilchrist, located in Edmonton. […] Read more
ARD field offices provide a range of resources
Reading Time: < 1 minute There are many ways to contact a specialist or department staff member of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD). However, if talking to someone face to face is preferred, rather than over the phone or via email, then look no further than the local ARD field office. “The ministry is accessible to the public through […] Read more
Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame calls for nominations
Reading Time: < 1 minute The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame is accepting nominations to honour individuals who have made significant contributions to Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industry. Every two years, Alberta’s Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes up to three Albertans whose outstanding leadership, innovation and business practices have advanced Alberta’s agriculture and food industry at the community, provincial, national […] Read more
Over 500 calls to ALERT Line
Reading Time: < 1 minute Since 1995, the Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) ALERT Line (1-800-506-2273) has been providing a valuable service to and been an integral part of the province’s livestock industry. Last year, over 500 calls were received at the ALERT Line. Of those, 88 cases that were investigated required some form of intervention. “Producers were asking for […] Read more
Trade shows ideal for capitalizing on learning opportunities
Networking at workshops is often where you will have the best chance of meeting people in the industry
Reading Time: 2 minutes As the workshop and conference season ramps up for 2013-2014, many producers find it difficult to make time to attend. The information and knowledge shared at such events, however, can be a boon to your business and to your customers. “The opportunity to network with people in your industry, grow your knowledge, stay abreast of […] Read moreFinding a practical definition of property rights
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Alberta Property Rights Advocate Office became operational in December 2012 as a response by the Government of Alberta to landowners’ needs. The office is based in Lethbridge, with a branch office in Edmonton. The property rights advocate, Lee Cutforth, works out of the Lethbridge office, with the assistant advocate, Graham Gilchrist, located in Edmonton. […] Read more
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