As of August 16, 17 rural municipalities in Alberta have already declared an Agriculture Disaster due to dry conditions, more are expected for the 2025 growing season.
Declaration of Agriculture Disaster – Extreme loss of honey production
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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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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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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Agriculture Disaster Declarations 2022
Southern RegionCypress County Cardston CountyMD of TaberMD of Willow Creek Updated June 20, 2022 1:30pm Guide for Declaring Municipal Agriculture Disasters in Alberta
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