In January 2022, cleanfarms announced changes to their recycling program for <23L pesticide & fertilizer containers. Here is what cleanfarms will be doing in 2022: Providing rolls of collection bags to all ag retailers and municipalities in the province Strongly encouraging ag retailers to provide collection bags to growers at the point of purchase Strongly […]
Are you a livestock producer that may be affected by drought? To access Water Act applications, such as temporary diversion licences (TDL), you will need to have a MyAlberta Digital ID account, as well as a profile in the Digital Regulatory Assurance System (DRAS). To prevent delays in the processing of any required authorizations that […]
For the fourth year, the UFA Rural Communities Foundation (RCF) is offering up to $100,000 toensure rural Alberta remains strong.Groups who are eligible to apply include registered charities under the Canada RevenueAgency, registered non-profit organizations who are registered with either their provincial ormunicipal government and community service co-operatives. The project must be locatedwithin 200 kilometres […]
The 2022 RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship application term is now open and closes August 31, 2022! In recognition of the importance of an educated population to the future well-being of rural communities, the RMA established the RMA Post-Secondary Scholarship Program in 1995. The program is designed to encourage rural Albertans to pursue further education, and thereby […]
Calling all Producers:Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking YOUR input. Please take 5 minutes to complete this agroclimate survey to help collect weather-related impacts in the east-central region of Alberta. Information collected is valuable data utilized by deferral programs. Survey link: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/af20af862c0e40d581d88dcdb87eef51?portalUrl=https://aafc.maps.arcgis.com Your survey participation is greatly appreciated!
The ASB Bursary program is now closed for 2022. The Wheatland County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) invites students furthering their education in the field of agriculture or environmental science to apply for the 2022 ASB Bursary. ASB will provide up to $6000 in Bursaries annually with a minimum award of $500 and a maximum award […]
Please take the time to watch the Guardians of the Grassland. A short documentary brought to you by a group of dedicated conservationists, ranchers, and Canadian filmmakers.
The film explores the current state of one of the worlds most endangered ecosystems, the Great Plains grassland, and the role that cattle play in its survival. As we reach new critical levels in the loss of these iconic landscapes, there are important truths we must face about humanity’s relationship with the land and our food.
For more information, visit the Guardians of the Grasslands’ website here.
Loop is a program run by farmers who want to make a difference.
For more than 4 years the program has been connecting local grocery stores with local farmers to put unsold food to use as animal feed. More than 2000 farms are connected with over 200 grocery stores across Canada and the program continues to expand, including the Calgary and Edmonton regions in 2022.
Seem too good to be true? It’s for real, and we’re ready to help more farms benefit from this program.
Help us to connect farmers in your area who may be interested in joining Loop to receive free healthy feed for their animals as well as helping keep food waste out of landfills! The stores cover the cost of the program and there is no cash cost to farms… you just need a truck and/or trailer, enough happy animals to feed, and a willingness to drive to a nearby store roughly once per week.
Interested in learning more about Loop? Check out their website here.
Applications are now being accepted! Landowners wishing to hay Wheatland County Right-Of-Ways must make an application by June 30, 2022. For more information or to fill out an agreement, contact the Agriculture and Environment Department at 403-934-3321 or agandenv@wheatlandcounty.ca.
In January 2022, cleanfarms announced changes to their recycling program for <23L pesticide & fertilizer containers. Here is what cleanfarms will be doing in 2022: Providing rolls of collection bags to all ag retailers and municipalities in the province Strongly encouraging ag retailers to provide collection bags to growers at the point of purchase Strongly […]