Agriculture

Climate change could open new land to farming, but caution needed: study

Climate change could open a whole different area in Canada to farming, says newly published research. But Evan Fraser of the University of Guelph, a co-author of the international study, warns that si...

Feb 12, 2020

Spruceview dairy couple named Alberta's Outstanding Young Farmers for 2020

Farmers from across Alberta ranging from 18-39 years old came together Thursday and Friday in Gasoline Alley for the 2020 Outstanding Young Farmers (OYF) Alberta-NWT Regional Event, which included the...

Feb 10, 2020

Green Certificate Program helps students harvest careers in agriculture

A program that started in 1976 to prepare high school students for careers in agriculture is still going strong.For the 2019-2020 school year, the Green Certificate Program (GCP) has 1038 students reg...

Feb 10, 2020 A student undergoes testing as part of the province's Green Certificate Program. (Supplied)

New regulations for Alberta farmers and ranchers now in effect

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Farm Freedom and Safety Act (FFSA) is now in effect across Alberta.It was one of the United Conservative Party's big election campaign promises in 2019, as the party looked to ove...

Feb 03, 2020 (Lethbridge News Now)

Risk management key as Alberta ag producers start 2020 behind the eight ball

After a difficult 2019, agriculture professionals in the province are asking producers to take risk management seriously with the 2020 growing season upcoming.Some of the sector's top minds, including...

Feb 03, 2020 (farmnewsNOW file photo)

Olds College Smart Farm receives land gift from Didsbury couple

Olds College Smart Farm is set to expand thanks to a gift of land from George and Marge Steckler of Didsbury. The couple has committed a future estate gift that includes 320 acres of farmland that wil...

Dec 12, 2019

Grain Growers of Canada seeks action on farming crisis

The following letter was sent to all Federal and Provincial agriculture Ministers across Canada on November 21, 2019 on behalf of all members of Grain Growers of Canada.November 21, 2019Dear Ministers...

Nov 21, 2019

Alberta overhauls workplace rules for farms, small operations to be exempt

EDMONTON - The majority of Alberta farm operations would no longer have to follow employment standards rules or have workplace insurance under a bill introduced in the legislature.The Farm Freedom and...

Nov 20, 2019 (Photo: Government of Alberta)

Red Deer County launches farming engagement survey

Red Deer County's Know to Grow project is conducting a survey to gather opinions on modern farming. The goal is to help urban residents and their farming and ranching neighbors in Red Deer County conn...

Nov 16, 2019

Tough harvest prompts AFSC to host town halls to discuss options for farmers

LACOMBE - Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) says clients impacted by this year's weather can depend on its programs to help get them back on track.AFSC says weather and other challenge...

Nov 15, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)