Resolution 2-22, Resolution E1-23, After over 3 years of work and investment and support from a broad range of agriculture associations, municipalities, commodity commissions, post secondary programs, agriculture businesses and farmers, the Coop Extension pilot has folded, at least for now. On August 1, the working group announced the hiring of the interim Executive Director …
Cooperative Extension Update
From Val Carney August 1, 2024 Hello Industry Stakeholders and Fellow Colleagues in Extension! We would like to update you on the significant progress since our last virtual meeting on March 4th. The collaborative extension Working Group continues to push forward with this initiative. Over the past five months, we’ve achieved some significant milestones that …
Impact of Bill C355 on Alberta (Canadian) Farmers
RESOLUTION E2-24: SUPPORT FOR THE EXPORT OF LIVE HORSES FOR SLAUGHTER Resolution E2-24 requests that the Government of Alberta jointly lobby the Government of Canada alongside Alberta’s Agricultural Service Boards and the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) to prevent these Bills from receiving royal assent. In June 2023, Singer-Songwriter Jann Arden and Senator Pierre Dalphond …
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CFIA Reassessing Risks of Bee Imports from the US
Resolution 6-24a An email from the Executive Director of the CFIA was received by the ASBPC this morning with their response to Resolution 6-24a, which asks that the CFIA "permit Honeybee shipments from the United States for the purpose of hive repopulation, to combat the depopulation of Canada’s Honey Bee hives;" See below: "Dear Mrs …
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Managing Wildfires Outside of the Forestry Protected Area
RMA Resolution 7-23F Strategy for Management of Wildland Fires Outside Forest Protection Area In 2023 the RMA passed this resolution advocating for engagement with the Government of Alberta, Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and Alberta Municipalities to develop a long term strategy for the resourcing and management of wildland fires outside of the Forest Protection Area. …
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Data Literacy for Cow-Calf Producers
Thursday June 13, and Thursday November 28, 2024 Offered by the Simpson Centre for Food and Agriculture Policy at the U of C, is promoting their Data Literacy Program for Cow-Calf Producers. This program launches June 13 with a one day workshop followed by mentoring over a 6 month growing season and concludes at a …
Last Survey for the Coop Extension
DUE MAY 10, 2024 Thank you everyone for the great response to our first survey. Ninety-nine of you took time to share your thoughts. Given the newness of the concept we are encouraged with the survey results. Below is a link to the final survey that will provide us with some excellent information as we further …
Changes to the Weed Regulation – survey open for AAAF
Survey for ASB and AAAF open until April 26, 2024 From the government website: "The Government of Alberta wants your input on weeds being considered for reclassification, removal or addition to the Weed Control Regulation. This confidential survey is collecting feedback related to Schedules 1 and 2 of the Weed Control Regulation within the Weed Control Act (WCA). The Act …
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MELT changes April 1, 2024
Eligible Farm and Farm Family Members Effective April 1, 2024, upon successful completion of a Class 1 knowledge and road test, vision screening, and submission of a driver’s medical assessment, eligible farmers and their immediate family members may apply for a farm-restricted Class 1 driver’s licence with condition code “P”, indicating they must comply with …
Alberta Wetlands Classification and Policy Course
Aquality is pleased to announce that registration for “Alberta Wetlands: From Classification to Policy” is open! The course material includes wetland classification, the ecosystem roles and functions of wetlands, wetland hydrology, and an examination of characteristics of peatlands and mineral wetlands. Federal, provincial, and municipal policies, regulations, and legislations affecting wetlands in Alberta, particularly the Alberta Wetland …
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