Reading Time: 5 minutes One of the highlights of Agri-Trade is the trio of innovative new products chosen by a panel of farmers and business people. “It is always difficult to get it down to three winners — however, this year we reached new heights with the largest amount of applications received for this program since its inception,” said […] Read more
‘The ideas keep getting better’ for Agri-Trade’s innovations program
This year’s trio of winners keep you safe, protect your fuel tanks, and prevent spoilage in the bin
Open Farm Days has quickly become an Alberta institution
The event’s popularity has soared, with a twentyfold increase in visitors since its inception six years ago
Reading Time: 4 minutes Farmers are stepping up to the plate to satisfy the growing appetite of Albertans who want to experience agriculture first hand. More than 100 rural operations are on the hosting list for this year’s Alberta Open Farm Days on the Aug. 18-19 weekend. Even those involved in agriculture may be amazed at the variety of […] Read more
Win a trip to national farm business conference
Submit your entry by Oct. 19
Reading Time: < 1 minute Young farmers interested in attending the Agricultural Excellence Conference in November can win an all-expenses-paid trip by entering the ‘Y We Farm’ video contest. Entrants must produce a video, one minute or less, based on the theme, ‘If you could tell a consumer one thing, what would it be?’ Those entering the contest must be […] Read more
Proposed EIA testing policy yields mixed views
Some fear mandatory testing for equine infectious anemia will be too costly for smaller equine events
Reading Time: 2 minutes New federal rules on horse movement and testing for equine infectious anemia could be challenging for some horse shows. “At that point, we can no longer feasibly budget a show at any kind of venue that would hold a larger group of horses,” said Cain Quam, owner and trainer at Quam Performance Horses in Kendal, Sask. […] Read more
Ag societies gearing up for the summer — and beyond
Reading Time: 2 minutes Summer may seem like a long way off but across the province, tens of thousands of volunteers are gearing up for the annual frenzy of festivals and summer events. “All indications from our members are that they’re prepared, ready to go, and do what they normally do for their communities in 2018,” said Tim Carson, […] Read more
Farmers encouraged to make Agriculture Day meme-able
Canada’s farmers are being urged to make closer connections with the country’s non-farming consumers, in both the real world and cyberspace, as Canada’s Agriculture Day nears. Spearheaded by the year-round industry-backed initiative Agriculture More Than Ever, Canada’s Agriculture Day is set this year for Tuesday (Feb. 13). “It’s a time to showcase all of the […] Read more
PHOTOS: Scenes from FarmTech
Reading Time: < 1 minute FarmTech may have wrapped up on January 31, but here’s a few things that took place and some faces we thought you might like to see.
Canada’s Agriculture Day coming soon
Celebration to be held on Feb. 13
Reading Time: < 1 minute The second annual celebration of Canada’s Agriculture Day will be held on Feb. 13. The day highlights a sector of the economy that employs one in eight Canadians. Last year’s Agriculture Day was marked by hundreds of events across the country and by food conversations conducted through social media. Individuals are encouraged to make a […] Read more
Farmfair International gears up for expanded show
Farmfair is growing this year with a partnership with Agri-Trade and increased international interest
Reading Time: 4 minutes Despite challenges in recent years, Farmfair International is on deck to have one of its biggest shows in 2017, with 100 international buyers from 14 markets lined up. One of Alberta’s longest-running agricultural trade shows, the Nov. 8-12 event at the Edmonton Expo Centre will, for this year at least, again run concurrently with the […] Read more
Rootstock blends rock music, local food, and conversations about farming
Reading Time: 3 minutes Rootstock rocked its third year out at the Flint Rock Ranch. About 400 people attended the fundraiser — which brings together city folk and local farmers to enjoy a farm-to-table dinner — late last month. “In the last few years, we’ve started raising grass-finished beef in an attempt to nurture and be good stewards of […] Read more
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