Articles for category Council
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Grants are still available for upgrading components of grain dryers to high-efficiency models. The Farm Energy and Agri-Processors (FEAP) Program shares costs for components of a new dryer or when retrofitting components of an existing dryer, said Katherine Rogers, energy extension co-ordinator with Read More...
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Dr. Egan Brockhoff, veterinarian with Prairie Swine Health Services, sheds light on the African swine fever virus and its threat to the Canadian hog industry, Jennifer Blair with the Alberta Farmer Express reports on Alberta brewers using blockchain technology to tell – and sell – the story of beer, Read More...
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
A new agricultural program is now available through Rocky View County.The County has partnered with ALUS Canada, a Weston Family Initiative and national charitable organization that provides Canadians with the opportunity to play an active role in building a healthier environment for their local Read More...
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Rocky View County has passed land use changes that will pave the way for the creation of the largest solar farm development in Canada.At full operation, it is estimated the proposed 954-acre solar farm development by RealPart Canada will generate about 150 megawatts of power, which is equivalent to Read More...
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 26, 2019 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 13, 2019
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 12, 2019 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 12, 2019
Rocky View County’s Agricultural Service Board is looking for nominations for this year’s Master Farm Family Award.Rocky View’s Master Farm Family Award was founded in 1989 and recognizes a ranch or farm family for their achievements in technical farm production and sustainability practices, team Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Join Foothills Forage & Grazing Association Board of Directors and Staff for the 2019 Annual General Meeting at the MD of Ranchland's Administrative Building featuring a tour of the A7 Ranche in the afternoon. More information and registration Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
There are a range of different beef operations in Canada, and there is no one breeding program that is optimal for all operations. Breeding programs will be determined by operational goals and the management practices that fit those goals.This is part one of a four-part series that will help you to Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Cargill has declared its sustainable beef pilot program a success and is now looking at long-term strategies for the program, Joel Crews of Meat + Poultry reports. Demand is outpacing supply in Cargill’s Canadian Beef Sustainability Acceleration program, the company says. The program is now looking Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Taking advantage of a strong carrying charge market can make you some money, says market analyst. Sometimes grain buyers offer a little bit extra for producers willing to sell some crop but store it for later delivery. Full article Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
As part of Canada's Agriculture Day celebrations in February, you're invited to view a special screening of the documentary ‘Before the Plate’.When: February 1-28, 2019Where: Available free online at BeforeThePlate.comBefore the Plate highlights the questions, the stories and the people behind where Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Presentations, live demonstrations and tips on: using bear spray, how to reduce encounters, coexistence & mitigation strategies, interpretive displays and multi-species deterrent training.Date: May 10-11, 2019Location: Old Rothney Farm Cabin, Foothills CountyMore Information (PDF) Read More...
Friday, February 8, 2019
Featuring Mark Bennett Executive Director of Bow River Basin Council, Don Strankman of Laurie, Kenna & Associates Financial Services and Kim Good President of Legacy Land Trust Society.Friday, March 8th at the Cochrane RancheHouse. Registration & Trade Show Displays open at noon. AGM & Featured Read More...
Monday, January 28, 2019
Insect forecast and survey maps for bertha armyworm, grasshopper and cabbage seedpod weevil are now live. Caitlynn Reesor spoke with Scott Meers, insect management specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, at this year’s Agronomy Update about the maps. Call of the Land - Part 1 Call of Read More...