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On March 24, the ASBPC was given notice that the Government is considering changes to the wild boar industry, and was invited to join ADM Conrad for a one-off special meeting on April 15, 2025 to discuss further. Earlier on March 24, wild boar producers and farmers who have worked with Agriculture and Irrigation in …
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On March 17, 2025, the ASB Provincial Committee met in person and hosted several delegations including the Deputy Minster (DM) Jason Hale, and Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) John Conrad. The Committee touched on a number of topics stemming from the active resolutions as well as current events. Here are a few highlights. Main Concerns with …
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Resolution 12-23 : ASBs can support this resolution by participating through the online survey. This is the first review of the LPRT since 2018. Yesterday the Government of Alberta announced the opening of public engagement aimed at Improving land and property rights services. "Engagement from landowners, developers, industry and municipalities will strengthen the operations of …
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The ASB Provincial Committee is looking for feedback from ASBs and the farmers they represent on a draft position statement supporting farmer's right to save seed. Just prior to COVID the CFIA announced public engagements on the Seed Regulation Modernization that would bring Canada in line with global standards. Early in-person engagements sparked controversy and …
ASBs in the north are declaring Agriculture Disaster due to poor Canola crop in the Peace region. MD of Smokie River's letter to the Honourable RJ Sigurdson states: "...losses between 60% to 90% of average annual production..." "Agronomic and environmental factors played a role..." Regions of the Peace experienced a significantly shorter flowering period and …
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***Example letter to Senators added November 20, 2024 Bill C293 would require the Federal Minister of Health to create a pandemic prevention and preparedness plan that includes: "(l) after consultation with the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Minister of Industry and provincial governments, provide for measures to (i) reduce the risks posed by antimicrobial resistance, …
Contest in Alberta with $12,000 in total cash prizes October 24, 2024 – Cleanfarms, in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group is excited to announce the launch of ‘The Great Twine Round-Up’, a new province-wide initiative designed to promote used plastic baler twine recycling. This exciting contest offers substantial cash prizes to the winners’ 4-H …
Cleanfarms rotates the program to regions across Canada every three years. Collection events will return to Southern Alberta in 2027. Southern Alberta farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and old, obsolete livestock and equine medications through a Cleanfarms program. Cleanfarms is operating 20 single-day collection events at local ag retailer locations throughout the …
The Alberta government launched an online engagement to gather ideas for developing an Alberta Nature Strategy. "We are seeking input to help inform a made-in-Alberta strategy that guides how we maintain, conserve and sustainably manage the province's nature for years to come. The well-being of all people in Alberta depends on healthy landscapes and the …
The ASB Connector e-newsletter is produced by the Government of Alberta for the ASB members. The newsletter is distributed to the ASB Chairs email list and the AAAF email list maintained by the ASB Program staff at Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation (AGI). Any ASB member can subscribe to this e-newsletter through an online subscription form hosted on …
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