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Wednesday, August 21, 2019
This new video provided by Alberta Canola focuses on key management strategies around: minimizing the risk of introducing the disease-causing pathogen to your farm slowing the spread of it within your farm if it arrives and using a multi-pronged approach to reduce the impact from clubroot once the Read More...
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
A survey to gauge western Canadian farmers’ and ranchers’ thoughts on conservation programs has been extended until the end of the month.Jeremy Pittman of the University of Waterloo in Ontario, seeks to determine which species-at-risk and endangered species conservation programs are most popular Read More...
Monday, August 12, 2019
With more than a thousand ranchers and feedlots on board, the challenge is making the operation itself sustainable.A shot of federal funding for Verified Beef Production Plus will help make the running of the sustainable beef program itself more sustainable — while improving it for participating Read More...
Monday, August 12, 2019
Trees are an important part of the urban environment. Healthy trees supply valuable economic and human health benefits and can increase property value. It takes many years to grow a mature tree and maintaining tree health is important and worthwhile.Pruning is an essential component to keep trees Read More...
Monday, August 12, 2019
Alberta Open Farms days is fast approaching and there are four Rocky View County farms that will be participating over the weekend. Alberta Open Farm Days is about farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbors to stop in for a visit to share stories, see demonstrations, and learn Read More...
Thursday, July 25, 2019
The Hurt and Ireland families with Councillor Daniel Henn (left) who serves as the Agricultural Service Board Chair.Rocky View County has named Ron and Donna Hurt as the Master Farm Family Award recipients for 2019.“We are honored to present the award to the Hurt family,” says Daniel Henn, Read More...
Friday, July 12, 2019
When you need answers now, AGvisorPRO connects you to ag experts in real time. Their network of trusted AGvisors offer practical solutions to the issues you face – in and out of the field. With AGvisorPRO’s easy-to-use mobile application, you’ll save time and decrease frustration, all while Read More...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Producers might think that when their animals become sick, they need better or new vaccines, said veterinarian Rob Tremblay at the recent Canadian Angus Association annual meeting held in Drumheller.However, disease control is multi-faceted and other factors can play a role, he said. “What matters Read More...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Many landfills don’t want it and you’re not supposed to burn it — so what do you do with old grain bags and twine?That vexing question led to the creation of the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group and, now, a $1-million, three-year pilot project that will see about 20 ag plastic recycling depots Read More...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Alberta farmers who want the Class 1 license needed to drive commercial-scale tractor trailers but haven’t yet met the new training requirements can now apply for another extension to do so.Farmers and farm workers eligible to seek Class 1 licenses can now apply to Alberta Transportation for the Read More...
Friday, July 12, 2019
Spray water has become a hot topic in the last few years as surface water dries up and farmers seek out new water sources for spraying operations. Knowing the quality of your water is important for effective spray operations, yet it’s surprising how many farmers haven’t had their water tested.A Read More...
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Rocky View County has sold its former administration building complex to the City of Calgary.The County moved to a new County Hall in the east Balzac area in October of 2018, and put the old buildings and land in northeast Calgary up for sale. The County fielded a number of inquiries, including an Read More...
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Rocky View County Council has voted to reject the idea of creating a voter’s list for the 2021 Municipal Election. The County will instead maintain the existing process where each voter provides identification and signs a legal voter registration form on election day.A voter’s list would have seen Read More...
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Rocky View County has awarded eleven community grants totaling $46,000 as part of the Community Benefits Initiatives Grant program.The grants support programs and projects in the categories of heritage awareness, volunteer development, culture and events, community beautification, and cultivating Read More...
Friday, June 21, 2019
Rocky View County Council is providing details on its censure and sanction action against three councillors now that the matter has become the subject of public debate.The original intent of Council was to give the censured and sanctioned councillors a fairly low-key rebuke, with the hopes that Read More...