With the new Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Webbook launching November 22, now is a great time for producers to start or revisit their Environmental Farm Plan.
The EFP is a voluntary, self-assessment program that helps farmers and ranchers identify environmental risks on their operations and develop practical strategies to manage them. Whether completing an EFP for the first time or updating an existing plan, it is a useful opportunity to review your operation and identify areas for improvement.
What is EFP+?
For producers involved in a Farm Management Group, EFP+ offers additional benefits by aligning the Alberta EFP with the internationally recognized Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) standard. This helps producer groups demonstrate their commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and meet growing sustainability requirements from food companies and international markets.
What's Changing?
The updated platform is designed to make completing an EFP more user-friendly, allowing producers to work through their assessment more easily and track their progress along the way. The current Webbook will be temporarily unavailable Saturday evening while existing data is transferred to the new system. Login information will remain the same.
Get Started with Help from Rocky View County
Rocky View County Agricultural Services offers support to producers completing their Environmental Farm Plans, including workshops throughout the year and access to an EFP technician who can answer questions and provide one-on-one assistance. Producers can also access virtual workshops through the Alberta EFP website.
Our next in-person workshop is November 23, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. at County Hall. Whether you're starting an EFP for the first time or working through an existing plan, this is a great opportunity to get help and ask questions. Bring a laptop or tablet and any relevant information about your operation.
Pre-registration is required. View workshop details and register here.
To learn more about the EFP program or get started, visit the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan website.