Agriculture

Alberta updates Forestry Act

The provincial government says changes to the outdated five-decade-old Forests Act will bolster Alberta's competitive forest sector by supporting reliable and consistent access to trees. These changes...

May 03, 2021

Lacombe County relaunches Agricultural Guide

Lacombe County Council recently approved an updated Agricultural Guide to help Lacombe County producers, residents and other stakeholders easily find agriculture-specific information. "Agriculture is ...

May 01, 2021

Olds College and Lethbridge College sign agriculture research agreement

Olds College has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Lethbridge College to further explore agricultural research.To launch the deal, both institutions have signed on to the United Nations ...

Apr 28, 2021

Alberta Open Farm Days set for Aug 14-15

Farmers, ranchers and agri-tourism operators across the province will welcome their rural and urban neighbours to their homesteads for Alberta Open Farm Days on Aug. 14 and 15. Registration is now ope...

Apr 27, 2021

Olds College Smart Farm honoured for innovation excellence

Olds College has been recognized for its innovation in the creation of the Olds College Smart Farm and smart agriculture ecosystems.The institution has been awarded with a Silver Applied Research and ...

Apr 27, 2021

Prairie NDP leaders urge governments to sign on to AgriStability program

NDP leaders on the Prairies are calling on their governments to sign on to the AgriStability program that would boost compensation for losses by farmers and producers from 70 to 80 per cent. "As we co...

Apr 22, 2021

County to seek public input on Clear Creek & North Raven River

Another delegation from the Alberta Fish and Game Association (AFGA) has once again come before Clearwater County Council advocating for a buffer zone along the Clear Creek & North Raven River.Alt...

Apr 16, 2021

County not looking to develop slaughterhouse, will focus on all agriculture groups

On April 13, Clearwater County Council discussed a study done by CG Strategies of the feasibility of creating its own slaughterhouse in the County in response to slow livestock processing due to COVID...

Apr 15, 2021

TELUS Agriculture named Olds College Partner of the Year

TELUS Agriculture has been announced as the Olds College 2021 Partner of the Year. In 2020, Olds College and TELUS Agriculture created a million dollar partnership in support of the Olds College Smart...

Mar 31, 2021

Feds looking for answer from Prairie provinces on AgriStability changes

The federal government wants a yes or no from the three Prairie provinces on proposed upgrades to a program that protects producers against large declines in farming income.Federal Agriculture Ministe...

Mar 17, 2021