Today the ASBPC was privileged to meet online with the South Rural Caucus to raise awareness of the ASBs and their role in rural Alberta with MLAs. ASBPC members Wayne Nixon and Marc Jubinville, supported by Doug Macaulay attended this half hour session. MLA Nate Horner (Drumheller-Stettler) hosted the call attended by 9 other colleagues. …
Farm Focused Mental Health Supports
Dr. Briana Hagen is one of Canada’s leading experts on mental health in the farming sector. She is based in Manitoba and works with the University of Guelph. Dr. Hagen and her colleagues have done multiple national studies and developed a program called, In the Know, which has been adopted and delivered in many provinces …
Fursarium Seed Testing Essentials Webinar
On April 8, 2021 Alberta Wheat and Barley are hosting a webinar discussing the two different types of Fursarium tests. Register at the Alberta Wheat Commission website or by following the link in the Twitter post. https://twitter.com/AlbertaBarley/status/1376913401235058688?s=20
AG Plastics Pilot Program Report
Grain bags and twine recycle in Alberta "The Alberta Ag-Plastic. Recycle It! program is a three-year (2019 - 2022), government funded pilot project that helps farmers recycle used grain bags and twine. In addition to on-the-ground pilots that divert used grain bags and twine out of landfills and into new products, the program delivers a …
More Resolution Responses are Posted
As required, all of the resolution responses received to date are posted on the ASBPC website. This year the Committee has decided to send notices of the responses being received directly to the sponsoring municipality and their ASBPC Regional Rep for discussion and feedback. The next ASBPC meeting is being planned for the end of …
Federal Government Climate Programs Announced
Natural Climate Solutions programs for remote, rural, urban and suburban projects that plant trees, increase biodiversity and preserve or restore natural ecosystems. Late in 2020 the Federal government released the new Healthy Environment, Healthy Economy plan followed by several spending announcements that had implications for municipalities and farmers. Yesterday a series of program announcements from …
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Champions of Agriculture Public Outreach Program
Request for Applications "Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is looking for an approachable and energetic organization to help tell the story of Alberta’s agriculture industry and the safe and healthy foods grown and produced here. The right organization will play an important role in helping Alberta consumers navigate thecomplex and contradictory information in the media, online …
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Response from Minister Dreeshen Regarding Impacts of Agriculture and Forestry Changes on ASBs
Follow up to December 17 blog "Impacts of Changes in Alberta Agriculture and Forestry on ASBs" In November the ASB Provincial Committee met with Minister Dreeshen and as part of the discussion brought up some of the impacts of recent realignment of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. The Minister asked the Committee to follow …
Resolution Response 9-21 Protect Farmers Right to Farm Saved Seed
A response to Resolution 10-21 was received from CFIA on March 8 and is now posted on our website.
Resolution 10-21, Federal Fuel Charge
Looking for a carbon levy exemption on propane and natural gas for farming operations. We have not yet received any responses from the Alberta government regarding Resolution 10-21, however farmers from across Canada are interested and applying pressure for Carbon Levy relief. Private members bill C-206, if passed will add propane and natural gas to …
