Corridors for Pollinators

Alberta Beekeeper Commission resolution passed and responded. In November 2022 the Alberta Beekeepers Commission passed a resolution asking for a strategy to be developed for Alberta public spaces that considers the needs of honey bees, beekeepers and native pollinators. The resolution references US Department of Transportation Federal Highways Administration Environmental Review Toolkit which includes Roadside …

Sustainable CAP Announcement

Minster Nate Horner to Stakeholders Good afternoon, I am proud to announce the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) in Alberta and share information on what this new framework means for our industry. The Sustainable CAP builds on the success of the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP). This new agricultural policy framework provides flexibility to deliver programs that will …

Sustainable CAP Programs Announced Yesterday

New website up and programs rolling out. Tuesday March 28, 2023 the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) bilateral agreement with Alberta was announced: Alberta Government News Release  In effect from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028. The total value is $2.5 billion (representing federal, provincial, and territorial dollars), up from $2 billion under …

Response: Vet shortage Resolutions 1:23 and 2:23

Resolution 1-23, Resolution 2-23, Resolution 1-23: CREATION OF A MID-LEVEL ALBERTA VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (ABVMA) PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION This resolution was directed at Minister Brian Jean with the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development. Minister Jean forwarded the resolution to Minister Kaycee Mandu, the Minister of Skilled Trades and Professions for response. Minister Mandu responded …

AgKnow to Launch Community Engagement Campaign February 2023

Resolution E1-19 Get ready folks, the much anticipated and requested Alberta approach to farm mental health is launching their first community engagement campaign this February 2023. Press packages, presentations, courses and professional development opportunities are in the works, and staff are starting to reach out to spread the news that AgKnow is now open for …

Estimated cost of weed control on neglected oil and gas well sites by municipalities needed by January 11, 2023

Resolution 1-21, In response to a request made by Minister Horner to the ASB Provincial Committee at their meeting on November 30, 2022, an email was sent to all ASBs asking for estimated costs associated with inspecting, monitoring and controlling weeds on neglected well sites. The deadline to submit costs through the attached survey link …

Meeting with the Jason Hale, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation

ASBPC Meeting November 7, 2022: delegation DM Jason Hale and ADM John Conrad. The ASBPC held their annual organizational meeting and met with the newly appointed Deputy Minister (DM) Jason Hale, and longstanding ASB supporter Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) John Conrad at the Edmonton Convention Centre on the first day of the RMA 2023 Fall …