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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Ryan Boyd will put 400 yearlings on a quarter-acre as part of a system to boost forage productivity. Full Article
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Rocky View County Council has approved a one-half percent increase for the 2021 operating and capital budget, following on this year’s 3% tax decrease.The impacts of COVID-19, downloaded costs from the province, and continuing challenges in Alberta’s oil patch will see County revenue drop by an Read More...
Monday, November 30, 2020
Rocky View County is ending a 1998 agreement with area school boards that saw the boards automatically benefit from the proceeds generated from County municipal reserve land.Under Alberta’s Municipal Government Act, a portion of the land in a development, or an equivalent cash payment, must be given Read More...
Friday, November 27, 2020
Clubroot is a soil-borne disease of cruciferous crops (canola) which causes swellings or galls to form on the roots, and ultimately causes a premature death of the plant. There is currently no treatment for this disease but it is possible to reduce its severity by using best management Read More...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Click here for your November Newsletter (PDF)In this month’s edition: Directors Note- Ben Campbell Beef producers share insights into certification programs Backgrounding basics - easing the transition from weaning to feeding Soil Carbon, Soil Health and Carbon MarketsFoothills Forage and Grazing Read More...
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Tips to keep your system in good working order. Full Article
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Producers must ensure cattle are fit to travel and communicate all details to transporters before their animals leave the farm. Full Article
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
From the Ground Up with Steve Kenyon. Steve looks at the basics and provides 10 points that will help new producers understand what regenerative grazing is. Full Article
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
An innovative multi-year initiative that is helping to recover and recycle plastic used on farms will ramp up this fall, providing more Canadian farmers with opportunities to manage plastic waste in environmentally responsible ways. Full Article Read More...
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Rocky View County Council held its annual organizational meeting to elect a Reeve and Deputy Reeve, and make appointments to positions on a number of boards and committees.The meeting began with the selection by Council of Division 7 Councillor Daniel Henn as Reeve and Division 2 Councillor Kim Read More...
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Rocky View County Council has passed a new bylaw that reduces the number of councillors from nine to seven, and redraws electoral divisions to better balance the number of people in each.The Electoral Boundaries and Council Composition Bylaw takes effect for the October 2021 municipal election. Read More...
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Develop management zones, consider mobile nutrients, and don’t neglect phosphorus, says Matt Gosling. Full Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Three actions you can take to prepare for the new reality. Full Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
It's the big lesson of 2020. A business plan is practically guaranteed to up your game, make you more money, and keep you happier and healthier. So what are you doing this winter? Full Article
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
The Rocky View County Agricultural Service Board/ALUS Partnership Advisory Committee is seeking a new member for a three-year term starting at the end of November 2020. Applicants must be a County resident from east of Highway 2 and have the ability to attend five meetings annually. A per Read More...