Articles for category News & Updates
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
It has been a tough growing season with challenges due to dry conditions causing many of our farmers and ranchers to face extraordinary costs. To help livestock producers through this difficult time, the governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on a 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Read More...
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Are you a young (or young at heart) farmer in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba? Are you involved in primary production such as raising livestock, vegetables, fruits, flowers, bees, grain etc. and looking for guidance to grow your business?The Young Agrarians Business Mentorship Read More...
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
SECURING SUCCESS: FUNDING & GRAZING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR OPERATIONJoin FFGA at one of 5 workshops on local funding opportunities.At these workshops, producers will have a chance to network with experts from the programs and other local organizations. In the afternoon choose to work hands on with Read More...
Thursday, September 28, 2023
A herbicide application after a hard frost can hit the noxious weed where it lives. Fall control on pasture might be one of the most effective tools in stopping growth of the noxious weed, said an expert with a leading agribusiness.Full Article Read More...
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Thank you to all residents and businesses who shared their views on County priorities during the public engagement on the proposed Budget 2024! A total of 419 comments were shared by residents online and at County Open houses throughout the spring and summer. Additionally, 105 residents participated Read More...
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Alberta Government is assessing options to mitigate the impacts of both flood and drought on the Bow River. They are still in the feasibility phase. Click here to learn more. Subscribe for email updates from the province. The feasibility study continues to examine the flood and drought Read More...
Monday, September 18, 2023
For trees and shrubs, winter presents a series of formidable challenges. Harsh conditions, such as freezing temperatures and limited sunlight, can take a toll on their health and vitality. In the harsh winter climates of Alberta, trees and shrubs often face various threats that can lead to extensive Read More...
Monday, September 18, 2023
Fall presents an excellent opportunity to plant larger caliper trees on your property. In Alberta, spring often brings dry soil and low humidity. However, during fall tree planting, soil moisture is higher due to summer and autumn rains, providing an advantageous environment for root establishment Read More...
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The trumpeter swan (Cygnus buccinator) was once critically endangered in Norther America with only a few hundred thought to exist in the wild. Through careful conservation planning, their numbers have rebounded in the last couple of decades. In Alberta, the majority of breeding swans occurred in the Read More...
Friday, September 1, 2023
Tracy Hanson and Earl Munro are the fourth-generation cattle farmers in the County’s Yankee Valley area and are the latest winner of the esteemed Master Farm Family Award. Candidates for the Master Farm Family are nominated by peers in the community, and applications are reviewed by Rocky View Read More...
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Having your say! Each year the Rocky View County seeks your input on how satisfied you are with programs and services. The County does a large-scale survey with residents and business owners every two years. Between that, a smaller survey is conducted as well to continue hearing from residents. The Read More...
Wednesday, August 23, 2023
To obtain representative local data Rocky View County Agricultural and Environmental Services has surveyed fields throughout the County and reached out to several producers located in the following regions of the County: east central, southeast, northeast, west central, southwest, and northwest. The Read More...
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Rocky View County is looking for residents interested in getting involved in their community by joining a board or committee. The deadline for applications is Friday, September 29, 2023. Agricultural Service Board/Partnership Advisory Committee Vacancy to Fill: One member at large from east of Read More...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Black henbane is a biennial or annual plant part of the nightshade family. It is poisonous to humans and livestock if ingested and is regulated to the Weed Control Act of Alberta. Symptoms include impaired vision, convulsions, coma, and in occasional severe situations, death from heart or Read More...
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Summer is here! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the grass is growing. But with the grass, comes the weeds. Every year, Rocky View County hires seasonal weed inspectors who provide inspections on both private and public property to help stop the spread of invasive weed species. Weed Read More...
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