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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County of Stettler Declares Agriculture Disaster Due to Drought
Lack of spring moisture leaves land stressed, entering prime growing season. A very light snow pack with no run-off combined with an early and extended heat wave and no moisture led Council to declare an Agricultural Disaster in the County of Stettler on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at their Regular Council Meeting. Read full declaration …
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Webinar – Drought Resilience Perspective
June 20, 2023 7pm Panel discussion on drought strategies and resilience The Alberta Forage Industry Network (AFIN) is hosting a zoom webinar event to talk about managing through dry conditions. From AFIN website: "Join us for a chat about the current drought situation in Alberta and the mental health impacts it can have on those …
Know Your Food Ag Day
Resolution 9-20, related Resolution 3-22 On May 2nd, 3rd and 4th the County of Newell hosted nearly 1000 school age kids on the Agriculture Service side of their compound as well as in the warm storage building. The day included 2 trailers booked through Ag for Life. The “Know your Food” and the “Rural Safety Unit” trailers. …
April ASB Connector Newsletter now available
Staying connected 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 …
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Evaluation of Alternatives to Strychnine
Resolution 1-19, 3-21, 4-21, 11-23 2022 research in Saskatchewan and Alberta shows there are effective alternatives to Strychnine for Richardson Ground Squirrel (RGS) control. The study was conducted on grasslands and pastures with high populations of RGS in the MD of Willow Creek in Alberta and the Rural Municipality of Swift Current in Saskatchewan. The …
Supporting Alberta’s Elk Industry
Resolution E3-23, This January the ASB's passed Resolution E3-23 asking the provincial government to support a thriving Elk industry in Alberta by reducing the regulatory burden created by the Federal and Provincial programs. The process is very complex. The Elk industry has been active in Alberta for a long time, and an association was incorporated …
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 …
Resolution Responses to Date
The ASBPC committee will meet on Monday April 17 to discuss the resolution responses received to date, and decide next steps. # of Resolutions# of Responses Sent # of Responses Received143311 All of the responses have been added to the website on the 2023 Resolution page, and have been emailed directly to the sponsoring municipalities …
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