Thursday, April 19, 2018
The Farm Sustainability Readiness Tool provides farmers with information and resources to support farm-level sustainability decisions.It was developed by a working group of four crop commissions, Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers, and the Alberta Wheat Commission, in conjunction Read More...
Thursday, April 19, 2018
This annual publication provides information on cereal and oilseed variety performance in Alberta and northeastern British Columbia. Important agronomic characteristics and disease tolerance information are provided for varieties of wheat, barley, oat, rye, triticale, flax, and canola. Full Read More...
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Update April 23: The tax sale has now been cancelled due to payment on all properties.Notice is hereby given that under the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Rocky View County has adjourned the April 20, 2018 public auction, in the Municipal Office, 911 - 32 Avenue NE Calgary, Alberta Read More...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
There are two primary roles of the AgriProfit$ program. First, to deliver sound business management benchmarks and information. Second, to assist producers with evaluating their own business performance. This includes strategic planning and assessing production, management, and technology options. Read More...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Each year, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry makes available the Cropping Alternative (Crop Planning Guide) to help crop producers estimate the costs of producing various crops. This guide uses most current production information and estimates of expected market values and costs. More information Read More...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry, and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta. Alberta Agriculture and Forestry inducts up to three individuals at Read More...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
The packer behind the pilot of a Canadian value chain for certified sustainable beef says its first three months are proof the model is scalable as well as functional.The pilot’s first quarter “proved that a significant volume of beef can be successfully traced through a certified supply chain for Read More...
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Rocky View County Council has announced the departure of County Manager Kevin Greig after nearly five years as the head of administration.“Last October’s election brought eight new voices to County council, and you’re seeing a change in direction for the municipality,” says Reeve Greg Boehlke. “At Read More...
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 27, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will Read More...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is a non-profit, non-government livestock welfare organization, based in High River. AFAC’s mission is to promote best practices in farm animal care and handling and to provide a forum connecting individuals with a stake in animal agriculture. Together they work Read More...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
One of the few remaining soil associations in Manitoba has created a windbreak demo site in hopes of showing more landowners there’s more to be gained from renovating shelterbelts than removing them. More information Read More...
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
The Fish and Wildlife Division of Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development, through the Ungulate Damage Prevention Program, offers producers advice and assistance to prevent ungulates from spoiling stored feed and unharvested crops.The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation Read More...
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the March 13, 2018 Council Meeting. This is a general overview of decisions only. Specific details can be found in this meeting’s agenda (see the Council Minutes and Archives page), or in the minutes of this meeting that will Read More...
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Rocky View County has released the results of its recent survey on policing in the municipality, which saw over 1,800 people provide input on RCMP priorities.“The number of participants clearly shows that policing is an important issue for Rocky Viewers,” says Reeve Greg Boehlke. “RCMP figures show Read More...
Monday, March 5, 2018
Research tells us that in Alberta 78% of consumers made at least one purchase at a farmers’ market in 2016. The value of food purchased at farmers’ markets and farm retail exceeded one billion dollars and accounted for about 10 percent of Alberta’s annual household food expenditure. Join Mimi Lee to Read More...