Farm groups urge Alberta to be ready to deal with effects of a poor harvest
A coalition of farm groups is warning the Alberta government to be ready to respond quickly to an expected poor harvest.
The groups, which include Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers and the Alberta Wheat Commission, call themselves “Team Alberta.”
They say more than $3 billion worth of crops remain in the fields and government agencies need to be prepared to respond promptly to unharvested claims.
Cold weather, including snow, has led to some crops being harvested wet or left in the fields, which affects quality.