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 9-21 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 …
Farm Saved Seed Engagement, I think?
The reaction of farmers across Canada sent a clear message. Farmers want to keep the right to save seed. The problem is the cost of breeding and innovation continues to climb, public investment in Agriculture Research across Canada is retracting rapidly. The new IPOV-19 agreement that Canada has signed on allows for some access and …
PMRA Response to 3-21 and 4-21 Requests for Strychnine Registration Extension in Alberta
The ASB Provincial Committee received a response from Peter Brandr, the Executive Director of the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) this week in response to Resolution 3-21: An Effective Solution for Control of Richardson Ground Squirrels in Alberta and Resolution 4-21: Registration of 2% Liquid Strychnine. Peter reiterates the roll of PMRA to re evaluate …
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