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Council Decisions: July 4, 2023

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the July 4, 2023 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

FCC Offers New Credit Line Against ‘Current Economic Environment’

Monday, June 26, 2023

Farm Credit Canada’s recent outreach to specific agrifood sectors hit by unusual environmental conditions has now extended to those hit by the broader “economic environment.”The federal ag lender on Tuesday said it will offer an unsecured credit line of up to $500,000 with loan processing fees Read More...

Wildfire Preparation Requires Thorough Evacuation Plan

Monday, June 26, 2023

The head of the Animal Health Emergency Management organization is reminding livestock producers to have a plan when dealing with emergent situations like the fires that have been rocking west-central Alberta and the Peace Country.Producers need to know ahead of time how and where they will move Read More...

Grazing Framework Recognizes Longstanding Contributions

Monday, June 26, 2023

Crown rangeland is public land leased or permitted to ranchers for grazing livestock. The new framework provides clarity about how grazing fits into Crown Land and integrated land management practices.Full ArticleRangeland Grazing Framework Read More...

Council Decisions: June 20, 2023 

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 20, 2023 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

36th Annual Ag Tour – Aug 31

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

SOLD OUT. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO BE ON A WAITLIST.This hot, sought out event sells out fast; register today for the annual Rocky View County Agricultural Tour. This event is a day-long bus tour that will take you to various farms and ag-businesses in the northeast area of the County! You will Read More...

Council Decision: June 6, 2023

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the June 6, 2023 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

Ag Roundup and Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Monday, June 5, 2023

If you don’t live near one of Rocky View County’s transfer sites and have material that needs to be disposed of/recycled, plan to take it to one of the various Agricultural Roundup days this summer.  Mark the date and location that works for you! Rocky View County’s Waste and Recycling is hosting Ag Read More...

Overview of New Government Funding Available for Producers 

Monday, May 29, 2023

The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding expired on March 31, 2023. To support continued innovation, growth and prosperity, the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched its programs to replace the CAP program - a five‐year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion Read More...

Foxtail Barley Management

Monday, May 29, 2023

Foxtail barley is a native bunchgrass found throughout Canada, primarily in moist or saline depressions but can also occur in cultivated fields, roadsides, waste lands, and lawn. It is a perennial plant, greenish purple in colour with round, hollow stems, and swollen nodes. The unique seed head has Read More...

Council Decisions: May 23, 2023 

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Here is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 23, 2023 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

Join us for an Agricultural Workshop

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Join Rocky View County for an Agricultural Workshop! These educational workshops are designed to support rural life in the County. Registration is required.  Be sure to check back to this page as registration details will be added to each workshop closer to its start date. Current EventsGrazing Read More...

Council Decisions: May 9, 2023 

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Following is a summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the May 9, 2023 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Details of the agenda items can be found in the meeting’s agenda and details on the specifics of the decisions can be found in the minutes of this Read More...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Update

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Throughout 2022, an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), an H5N1 strain, occurred in wild and domestic birds across Canada and USA. In Alberta, the outbreak began in early April 2022 and it has been detected across many other provinces in Canada. A surge in cases is expected to Read More...

Winter Damage to Evergreen Trees

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Springtime needle discoloration on previously healthy evergreens is often a result of some form of winter injury. Many factors such as winter desiccation, salt, frost, drought, flood, or soil deficiency are some of the reasons why evergreen trees and shrubs could turn brown, change colour, or loose Read More...

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