Monday, March 5, 2018
A HortSnacks-to-Go Webinar featuring Graeme Murphy from bioLogical control solutions. Graeme is an advocate for biocontrol solutions for common pest problems and will focus on the cost and economics of biocontrol in bedding plant production.Date: March 12, 2018Time: 1:30 pm Registration Read More...
Monday, March 5, 2018
Join Cows and Fish for this one day workshop to learn more about riparian grazing management and how Google Earth can be used as a management tool. Grazing principles, strategies, and stocking rate and carrying capacity calculations will be covered.Date: March 8, 2018 Location: Deerfoot Atrium, Read More...
Monday, March 5, 2018
Photographer and communications professional Bri Vos will demonstrate how to create and use images to draw customers in and strengthen your online marketing. Bri will touch on composition and characteristics of a strong photo, online resolution requirements, Facebook and Instagram analytics tools, Read More...
Monday, March 5, 2018
The stakes are high, as clubroot has defeated resistant canola varieties and continues to spread. Full article: Clubroot is Coming to a Field Near You
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 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 Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
With the recent find of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Winnipeg, it is time for Alberta stakeholders to come together and learn about how destructive this pest is, how we can learn from areas impacted before us, and establish a plan to help keep Alberta EAB free for as long as possible and procedures Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Proper water well siting, construction, maintenance, and plugging will help protect your well from biofouling and contamination, save you costly repairs, and ensuring your well water yields are sustained over many years. Find out what you can do to protect your well. Attend the free water well Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
With Alberta Labour opening a new office focusing on changes to the Employment Standards Code, this is your chance to learn how the changes will affect you as a local food business. Today we will discover more about the Alberta Employment Standards Code.Date: April 18, 2018 More information and Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Learn the basic skills and develop a foundational understanding of behaviour and scene management that is required to recognize the dangers specific to TLAER scenes and situations.Date: April 15, 2018Location: Olds College, Olds More information and registration Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
An annual event that brings together industry experts, stakeholders, and producers to discuss the latest trends and issues in the livestock industry in Alberta.Date: March 14-15, 2018Location: Pomeroy Inn & Suites, Olds More information and registration Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Late last summer, a canola field heavily infested with bertha armyworm in western Manitoba created a lot of fuss on Twitter, proving, yet again, just how localized population spikes can be in some areas. While sudden population spikes can cause panic, experts recommend that growers only take Read More...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has developed a short online survey for input on the program concepts for the Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) set to begin in April 2018 after Growing Forward 2 (GF2) expires in March 2018.This survey offers agriculture stakeholders the opportunity to make Read More...
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Before passing Rocky View County’s Master Rates Bylaw, Council wants to give you the opportunity to ask questions or provide input on any of the fees that impact you. Here are the details...The services provided by Rocky View County are paid for in two main ways: Taxes: Services such as road Read More...
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Rocky View County Council has approved the sale of its Bow RiversEdge Campground property to the not-for-profit that has been managing it since 2000.The Bow RiversEdge Campground Society will take ownership of the 12-acre campground site once purchase agreements are complete. The land is located Read More...
Tuesday, February 13, 2018
Here is a brief summary of the decisions of Rocky View County Council at the February 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 Read More...