We’ve Got To Talk About It: Getting Started on Farm Succession Evening Farm Succession Seminar for Farm Families/ Businesses with expert mediator and advisor Reg Shandro. This farm succession seminar will introduce the culture, functional tools and necessary processes that have been designed with practicality in mind to smoothly transition farming/ranching operations within families and […]
March 16 | Carseland Community Centre | 7 PM Councillor Donna Biggar is hosting a Division 3 town hall meeting with the Carseland & District Community Association & Agricultural Society at 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Carseland Community Centre. Join Councillor Biggar and learn about Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan, initiatives, and general […]
February 23, 2023Standard Community HallGuest Speaker: Grant Lastiwka Join us on February 23rd to hear Grant Lastiwka speak on topics such as: Grazing Principles Utilizing New and Existing Water Sources Pasture Design Tips to Improve Rotational Grazing Introduction to Cover Crops On-Farm Climate Action Funding To offset the cost of implementing new rotational grazing plans, […]
Join us on March 20th in Champion for an informative workshop on Management Alternatives for Soil Health. Sessions will include scientific and producer perspectives on soil health. For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.
During a virtual CRMA meeting on February 3, Darcy Allen, energy, utilities and policy specialist with the Farmers’ Advocate Office, gave a presentation on Renewable Energy Project Approvals. The high-level overview provided landowners insight into why renewable energy operators are approaching landowners for leasing opportunities, highlighted general renewable energy regulatory requirements, and presented some property rights […]
Today is World Wetlands Day! Did you know that wetlands are disappearing three times faster than forests? They are earth’s most threatened ecosystem. The vicious cycle of wetland loss threatens water and soil quality, habitat, plant, and animal biological diversity. Many wildlife species rely on wetlands for feeding and nesting grounds. Additionally, wetlands provide water […]
February 6 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PM Councillor Rick Laursen is hosting a Division 7 town hall meeting at 6:00 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, at the Hussar Community Hall. Join Councillor Laursen and learn about Wheatland County’s Strategic Plan, initiatives, and general updates. Questions, comments, and feedback are encouraged as we continually […]
The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) was established in 1973 by the former Minister of Agriculture as a resource for Albertan farmers and ranchers. Negotiating Renewable Energy Leases was first released in February 2017 in response to requests from Albertan landowners for additional resources to aid in the negotiation of wind and solar leases. This publication […]
The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce is holding its annual Business Excellence Awards on January 27, 2023, and is still in need of sponsors. This year’s theme is “An Evening in Paris”. See below for more details. To become a sponsor, click here.
November 2 | Hussar Community Hall | 6 PM | POSTPONED November 3 | Dalum Community Hall | 6 PM Due to unsafe weather, today’s Division 7 Town Hall Meeting (November 2) has been POSTPONED. Tomorrow’s Town Hall Meeting (November 3) will remain as scheduled. We will provide an update once the November 2nd Town Hall […]