
Manitoba puts $52 million in stewardship program — should Alberta be next?
More government funds for farms providing eco-services would be welcomed here — and put to good use

Preserving the land for future generations
Family wanted their operation to be a working ranch while preserving some key natural habitats

Agriculture continues to boost Alberta economy

Land stewardship for the long term
“Regenerating the land is a step ahead of sustaining it,” says one Alberta producer

Impact of smoke on crops is more than a little hazy
Field crops are impacted but the science is scarce and the subject is very complex, say experts

Cleanfarms raises the bar on recycling of ag containers
The stewardship organization wants to recycle 100 per cent of agricultural plastic jugs this year

Farmers in three provinces tapped to help reduce flood risk
A $250,000 investment will see 46 farmers establish and maintain 365 acres of wetland projects

Alberta producers create a buzz on their farms with pollinator program
Program encourages farmers to seed an acre or two with plants that attract pollinators and build biodiversity

Grant to reduce ag societies’ energy costs

Wetland conservation a ‘win-win’ in dry ranching country
Wetland conservation has changed a lot since TK Ranch began partnering with Ducks Unlimited in 1957