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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Shelter In Place tool for municipal staff in preparation for the upcoming fire season
In the fall of 2023, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation’s - Emergency Management staff participated in a post-fire review of the 2023 fire season that was organized by the Agriculture Fieldmen from MD of Greenview, Yellowhead County and Saddle Hills County. One of the key observations from the discussion is that producers and communities in Alberta …
RALP applications opened
Agriculture and Irrigation announcement February 1, 2024 "As of February 1, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) has opened for Year 2 applications. The RALP objective is to increase the environmental resiliency of agricultural landscapes by accelerating adoption of beneficial management practices (BMPs) that maximize provision of ecological goods and services (EG&S), particularly increased carbon …
Government announces “Expanding 2023 Livestock drought recovery support”
Many municipalities have been connecting with the provincial and federal governments about which municipalities were included or excluded from the 2023 Livestock drought recovery support. Yesterday the government announced an expansion of the program on the Alberta.ca Website. See link below for more information. Expanding 2023 Livestock drought recovery support The first announcement was made in October, …
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Agriculture Disasters Declared in Alberta Municipalities 2023
Declarations by Region: Southern RegionVulcan County (June 21)Foothills County (June 28)MD of Willow Creek (June 30)Cypress County (July 6) Wheatland County (July 7)MD Acadia (July 11)Special Area 2 (July 11)Special Area 3 (July 11)Special Area 4 (July 11)Cardston County (July 17)County of Forty Mile (July 6)MD Taber (July 24)Starland County (July 26)Kneehill County (July 25)County …
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Stay Connected to Insect Pests…
Prairie Pest Monitoring Network WHY WE EXIST The concept of a coordinated insect surveillance program for the prairies first took shape in 1997. Since then, the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network (PPMN) has been involved in developing monitoring protocols and in coordinating and conducting insect population monitoring of pests of field crops. The distribution and abundance …
Credit Unions Announce “Women in Ag” Grant
Applications accepted until July 5th Women in Ag Grant The goal of this grant is to provide Alberta-based women who are currently working/planning to work in the agriculture industry the chance to receive one of two $10,000 grants to put towards their ag business’ financial future. This grant was developed by in response to research …
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