Articles for category Council
Monday, March 23, 2020
The farming industry is taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously. Obviously, there’s a lot riding on the continued good health of the farm community and the uninterrupted production of food.Agricultural organizations are aggressively doing their part to maintain public health and safety as the global Read More...
Monday, March 23, 2020
Crop Protection 2020 includes the most comprehensive and up-to-date information on crop protection products.One of the most widely requested publications from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry is the Crop Protection publication, also known as the “Blue Book” in industry circles.“An important part of Read More...
Monday, March 23, 2020
As spring approaches, many landlords and tenants are reviewing their crop land rental arrangements to determine equitable rates.“Often, people use what others are charging or paying in the local area," says Dean Dyck, farm business management specialist at the Alberta Ag-Info Centre. "Following this Read More...
Monday, March 23, 2020
There are more options under Farm Freedom and Safety Act but farm employers have the same basic obligations.The Farm Freedom and Safety Act doesn’t give producers freedom from making sure their employees make it home safe and sound at the end of every work day.That’s the gist of a new campaign by Read More...
Monday, March 23, 2020
Dr. Tim McAllister, a principal research scientist at the Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada Research and Development Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta, says that, he and his team have found nothing to indicate that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in beef cattle is being transmitted to humans.The recent Read More...
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 10, 2020 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 Read More...
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Rocky View County’s Irricana Transfer Site is now an official collection site for area farmers looking to recycle plastic grain bags and twine. Collecting agricultural materials for recycling is part of Rocky View County’s ongoing commitment to diverting recyclable materials from the landfill and Read More...
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 25, 2020 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 Read More...
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Rocky View County Council has voted to approve the 2020 Master Rates Bylaw that outlines the user fees charged for services.The County charges user fees for services ranging from purchasing a bat box to a planning application to water utilities. Rocky View County does not profit from these fees, but Read More...
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Rocky View County Council has approved changes to its Council Code of Conduct Bylaw to clarify the process for dealing with potential violations and introduce checks against frivolous complaints.Council changed the Informal Complaint Process to make it specific to matters witnessed by councillors, Read More...
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 11, 2020 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 Read More...
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
In an effort to mitigate the impact of a difficult 2019 harvest season, Rocky View County Council has voted on a one-time road ban exemption for agricultural producers.Farmers who need to remove unharvested crops from their fields are asked to contact the County by emailing roaduse@rockyview.ca or Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
The Cows and Chaos - Feed, Forage and Management Strategies webinar series kicks off on January 30, and continues every Thursday until March 19.This edition of the series covers topics producers face in late winter and early spring - from maintaining stored forage to this year’s calving season, and Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Are you curious about which areas of your operation are excelling? Or which areas of your operation might need some work? Are you interested in record keeping but not sure where to start?Successful farm management begins with accurate and up to date records. The process of record keeping allows the Read More...
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Canola growers in Alberta that do not request a refund of their check off from the Alberta Canola Producers Commission qualify for a tax credit for the 2019 tax year.The Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax credit allows canola growers to claim the tax credit for that portion Read More...