Agriculture Corner

On January 7, 2019, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry confirmed the first-ever case of PED in Alberta. Since then, the farm and the farm veterinarian have worked closely with Alberta Pork and Alberta Agriculture and Forestry to manage the disease.

From January 25-26, 2019, join Organic Alberta at our annual central conference in Fort Saskatchewan! 

Canada’s Agriculture Day is a time to showcase all of the amazing things happening in our industry and create a closer connection with consumers about where their food comes from and the people who produce it.

Below the soil surface lurks the weed seed bank - the predominant source of weed pressure on current and future crops. Harry Brook, crop specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre explains how the weed seed bank works and how to reduce its potency.

The Alberta government is moving forward on a plan to help producers recycle farm plastics. Though details are slim, the plan is expected to come in the form of a three-year pilot project at a cost of $700,000.

Working Well offers province-wide, hands-on workshops for well owners to learn the basics of groundwater, well construction, common well problems, contamination risks, importance of well reclamation and best management practices.

Farmtech 2019 will be held January 29 to 31 at the Edmonton Expo Centre.

http://farmtechconference.com/

Winnipeg – G3 Canada Limited is continuing to expand its grain origination network in Western Canada with the addition of a new primary elevator near Morinville, Alberta.

Our way of saying "Thank You" for the last 5 years of support.

Deadline Extended!

Sturgeon County is looking for an Agriculture Student to participate on the Agricultural Service Board (ASB). As a voting member, the successful candidate along with the ASB, will act as an advisory body to council on agriculture-related matters with a goal to promote, enhance and protect the viability of the agricultural industry within Sturgeon County.