Competitors South America and emerging European economies are stepping up their game on animal welfare
Reading Time: 2 minutes In part two of this look at key global developments, University of British Columbia animal welfare expert Dr. David Fraser highlights an innovative effort gaining steam in Canada, along with European and South American progress. On the home front, a key big-picture development that also promises to hold substantial profile on the global radar is […] Read moreWorld organizations are turning their attention to animal welfare Part two of two
The world turns its attention to animal welfare
World standards The World Organization for Animal Health starts with a focus on beef production
Reading Time: 3 minutes Part 1 of 2 We hear a lot about how livestock welfare has become a front-burner issue around the world. But what specifically is happening at that big-picture global level that Canadian livestock producers and their industries should keep an eye on? University of British Columbia animal welfare expert Dr. David Fraser is often invited […] Read moreLivestock emergency trailers deployed across Alberta
Training course Program at Olds College will support workers operating and using these “livestock ER” trailers
Reading Time: < 1 minute Millions of livestock transported annually on Alberta roads now have an innovative new safeguard to support their care and welfare. A fleet of state-of-the-art livestock emergency-handling equipment trailers, are set for deployment in key areas of the province. In addition a new training course is being developed to support qualified workers operating and using these […] Read moreFamily makes sustainability key to farm’s future success
Reading Time: 3 minutes When Robert and Angela Semeniuk won the Alberta regional Outstanding Young Farmers program nomination in 2012 one thing that stood out in their presentation was their clear focus on strong business principles. And a key part of that was their understanding that sustainability will play an important part in their future success of their fourth-generation […] Read more
Good stewardship boosts Alberta potato sales
Marketing advantage Harnessing tools such as EFPs helps drive new North American opportunities
Reading Time: 3 minutes The Canadian potato industry has been quick out of the gate in championing environmental stewardship programs — an approach that is paying dividends with top customers such as McDonald’s Corporation. “The potato industry has been very progressive in that regard,” says Edzo Kok of the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA). “I think it’s fair to […] Read moreRural septic systems move on to the public radar
Pressures Increased rural subdivision is increasing attention on the need for systems that protect the environment
Reading Time: 3 minutes Over the years that Alberta farmers and ranchers have been completing Environmental Farm Plans (EFPs), farm waste management has consistently ranked among the top five environmental challenges concerns identified by producers. “We know that many municipalities across the province are facing pressures to better manage water quality,” says Alberta Environmental Farm Plan program co-ordinator, Perry […] Read morePlanning safe crop chemicals storage
Details If chemicals are to be stored for another year, there should be provision for security and containment
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many a hockey coach has touted the importance of attention to details as critical to success. The same can be said for running a farming operation, says Jock McIntosh of Alberta Environment and Water. Perhaps nowhere is this more relevant than when it comes to safe crop chemicals storage. “It’s not the most noticed or […] Read morePlanning safe crop chemicals storage
Details If chemicals are to be stored for another year, there should be provision for security and containment
Reading Time: 3 minutes Many a hockey coach has touted the importance of attention to details as critical to success. The same can be said for running a farming operation, says Jock McIntosh of Alberta Environment and Water. Perhaps nowhere is this more relevant than when it comes to safe crop chemicals storage. “It’s not the most noticed or […] Read moreNew website helps consumers understand natural trans fats
It’s time for fresh thinking on trans fats – from health recommendations, to food choices to nutrition labeling. And now there is a new website to help. New research has unveiled that not all trans fats are created equal. A growing amount of evidence continues to suggest that industrial trans fats are indeed a major […] Read more
The welcome mat is always out at this fifth-generation ranch
Constant process The Sean McGrath family sells themselves and their ranch environment — every day
Reading Time: 3 minutes Like a lot of western ranches, warm hospitality at the McGrath family’s Round Rock Ranching outside Vermilion, Alberta is a given. On any day it is not uncommon to see clients arrive and for family members to connect in various ways with people from a wide group of contacts. Sean McGrath thinks that the same […] Read moreCyber-Savvy Farmer
