Reading Time: 2 minutes Farmers will have an opportunity to get an up-close look at cutting-edge ag technology and latest innovations at a new event next summer. AgSmart, which will take place Aug. 13-14 at Olds College, is a partnership between the college and Agri-Trade. “AgSmart isn’t just a trade show, it’s a hands-on demonstration and education exposition focused […] Read more
Get an up-close look at cutting-edge ag tech
AgSmart runs next summer at Olds College, Aug. 13-14
Organic food sales in Alberta growing at a sizzling pace
New study finds organic food and beverage sales expanding by more than 10 per cent annually
Reading Time: 2 minutes Sales of organic food and beverages in Canada is booming, especially in Alberta, says a new report from the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative. The report pegs the value of the organic market (not counting alcohol sales) in Canada at $4.2 billion and says it grew by an average of 8.4 per cent annually from 2012 […] Read more
Reach out if you need help
Reading Time: < 1 minute Farm Credit Canada has developed public service messages to encourage the conversation on mental health in agriculture. The PSAs, bearing the tag Rooted in Strength, encourage producers to “make sure your well-being is a priority” and to check out resources available at domore.ag, the website of the Do More Ag Foundation, a mental health advocacy […] Read more
Alberta finishes first in national speaking competition
Reading Time: < 1 minute Emmett Sawyer of Acme took top spot in the senior division of the Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition. Sawyer was the 4-H representative for the province at the public speaking competition held annually at Ontario’s Royal Agricultural Winter Fair since 1985. Carmen White of Claresholm was the runner-up in the junior division, which was won by […] Read more
Six crop commission directors acclaimed
Some director spots are still open as well as positions for regional reps and delegates
Reading Time: 2 minutes Several directors and reps on Alberta crop commissions have been elected by acclamation. Denis Guindon of Falher (Region 3) and Kevin Serfas from Turin (Region 9) will both serve a second three-year term on the board of directors of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission. Wayne Schneider from Nisku was also acclaimed to the board, replacing […] Read more
Olds College gets funding boost for ag tech
Reading Time: < 1 minute Olds College is getting a boost for its Smart Ag Innovation Centre thanks to $500,000 in funding from UFA. The contribution, to be made over the next five years, will allow the college to create an ‘innovation lab’ in the centre. The lab will be “a dedicated technological hub on campus where students and faculty […] Read more
Ten more counties eligible for tax relief
Livestock tax deferral program assists livestock producers who had to cull their herd this year
Reading Time: < 1 minute Another 10 Alberta municipalities are now eligible for the federal government’s livestock tax deferral program. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s initial list of eligible municipalities issued in September has been expanded to include many counties passed over the first time. Municipalities are only eligible for the program if forage yields fall below 50 per cent of […] Read more
Beef checkoff plebiscite extended until Nov. 27
Reading Time: < 1 minute The plebiscite on making the $2-per-head provincial cattle checkoff non-refundable has been extended by two weeks, and so voting will continue until Nov. 27. The Alberta Agricultural Products Marketing Council “recognized that the terrible weather during September and early October left many producers far behind on their harvest and other fall work in the fields […] Read more
New community service program offers training for young leaders
Reading Time: < 1 minute After a successful run-out this summer, 4-H Canada is expanding its Hands to Larger Service component of its Club to Club Exchange program. “Next summer, 30 youth service leaders will be travelling across Canada to lead and promote community engagement, volunteerism and service, and to help create a culture of service for Canadian youth,” 4-H […] Read more
Don’t medicate your pets with pot products
Reading Time: < 1 minute Don’t “treat companion animals with cannabinoids” without first talking to your vet, says the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association. “While there is preliminary evidence to suggest cannabinoids have the potential to be beneficial for a number of medical conditions in companion animals, research into cannabinoids and their effects on pets is limited,” the association said in […] Read more
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