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Archive: September 2021

Event: Working with Cattle, Working with People - How to Get Along

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Good stockmanship means getting your cows to buy into your ideas in a low stress environment.Join Dylan Biggs to better understand cattle behaviour and how to apply low stress handling techniques on your farm/ranch. Included is a day and a half of classroom & hands-on, in-field sessions on cattle Read More...

Fall Tree Watering

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

As trees are preparing for winter; deep watering may help their well-being during the cold winter months as well as at beginning of next spring. The majority of Alberta is dry with very little moisture during September and October with many trees that are experiencing water deficiency during these Read More...

New Network Aims to Fill the Gaps in Mental Health Resources for Farmers

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Navigating — or even finding — mental health supports for farmers can be difficult, but an effort is underway to change that. Full Article

Foothills Forage & Grazing Association September Newsletter

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

In this issue: Director’s Note – Emily Lowe AgSmart 2021 – A Rancher’s Perspective Livestock and feed resources planning during drought How ag plastics recycling works in Alberta – challenges and opportunities Specialists Provide Advice on Early Weaning CalvesClick here for the September Newsletter Read More...

How Ag Plastics Recycling Works in Alberta: Challenges and Opportunities

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Every farmer in Alberta who uses tools such as plastic grain bags, agricultural baler twine and bale wrap faces the same obstacles for disposal once these products have served their purpose. Options are slim, and depending on where farmers are located, may include only disposal at the local landfill Read More...