
Tag Archives Alberta Federation of Agriculture

Consumers want proof that crop farming is sustainable
Code of practice expected to be released for feedback this summer, says industry veteran Ted Menzies

Do more to save farmland, say two new reports
U of A study says hundreds of thousands of acres have been lost while Senate committee calls for help for young farmers
Alberta Federation of Agriculture questions government move
Full lineup at AFA conference
Event runs from Jan. 21-22 in Red Deer

Farm leaders aren’t happy, but willing to try again
The last round of farm safety ‘consultations’ wasn’t meaningful, but farm reps say they’re cautiously hopeful the next round will be

Farm leaders say workers’ compensation coverage is a good thing
Mandatory enrolment could be announced this fall, but leaders say cost and paperwork won’t be onerous

The devil is in the detail when it comes to workplace rules
Farms aren’t like other workplaces and regulations need to reflect that, say farm leaders

Flood simulation model promises a big payback
Insurers won’t issue flood insurance until they have a better way to calculate risks — and the flood simulation model does that
Farm group calls for more research dollars
The Alberta Federation of Agriculture wants the province to reinstate the cancelled Agriculture and Food Innovation Endowment fund

Alberta Federation of Agriculture aims to offer ‘unified voice’ for farmers
Focus is on issues that can impact the day to day of a farmer’s operation
Alberta Farmer Express is a unique, Alberta-focused publication combining the efforts of reporters and editors on the ground in the province with the resources of Glacier FarmMedia’s experienced editorial and sales staff.