Farm Credit Canada says Canadian farmland continued its steady climb in value in 2025. According to the latest FCC Farmland Values Report, the prairie provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba were the driving forces behind the 9.3 per cent increase. The Maritimes also continued in growth, while Quebec and Ontar...

A Goodfare family says being the County of Grande Prairie's Farm Family of the Year is "quite an honour."The Kitt family runs The Homestead and First Nature Farms.Jerry Kitt says he was attracted to farming as he wanted to be close to nature. He adds nature also played a role in his decision to go into organi...

This is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association sets aside the third week in March every year to put a focus on farm safety.Each day will see a different focus area.Monday will be rail and road safety.Tuesday is for farm machinery safety.Wednesday is for emergency preparedness, Th...

Resolutions from four municipalities in the Peace Country will be up for discussion at the Rural Municipalities of Alberta spring convention.It will run from March 16 to 18 in Edmonton.The County of Grande Prairie is bringing forth a resolution called Equitable Electricity Distribution Pricing Model.It asks the associa...

Saturday, Mar. 14 is the last day of the 2026 Peace Country Classic Agri-Show.The 40th annual event brings together farmers, ranchers, families, and businesses as they showcase farming and agriculture businesses, equipment and lifestyle.It's happening at the TARA Centre at Evergreen Park Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:0...

The provincial government says it is putting $250,000 over two years into an idea meant to get veterinary students to stay in rural Alberta.This money is for the Veterinary Student Recruitment and Retention Pilot Grant Program. It is intended to get rural clinics to hire summer students and to get those students to pra...

The Peace Country Classic Agri-Show marks a milestone this year.The version that starts Thursday, March 10, at Evergreen Park will be the 40th edition.There will be over 100 exhibitors. Trade show space has sold out again this year.President Jason Anderson says the show will see the return of some long-time exhibitors....

The County of Grande Prairie will be saluting the agriculture industry in a new video series.The series is called Rooted in the County. The first video in the 17-part series will be released on Friday (Feb. 27) on the County's YouTube channel.New ones will be revealed on the following Fridays.A release from the county ...

February 10, 2026, marks Canada's 10th annual Agriculture Day. Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Health MacDonald has released a statement in recognition of the day and what it means to Canadians. Minister MacDonald says the government sees the hard work producers put in and the essential role they play in ...

Tuesday, February 10, will mark Canada's Agriculture Day.This will also be the 10th anniversary of the day the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity says is a time for "honouring the hardworking individuals who bring food to our tables and the incredible contributions of agriculture to our nation's prosperity, health...

The province says professional trappers caught 108 wild pigs under Alberta's Wild Boar Control Program in 2025.A release from the province says there were 72 reports made through the Squeal on Pigs! online reporting system.On December 1 last year, the province brought in charges meant to control wild pigs.Those include...

Two beef industry groups have joined those raising concerns about proposed cuts at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.The Beef Cattle Research Council and the Canadian Cattle Association say they are concerned about possible closures of three research stations, including the one in Lacombe.A release from the two says the...

Valhalla Centre farmer Andre Harpe will continue as the board chair with Alberta Canola.He was re-elected at the organization's annual general meeting on January 27 in Edmonton.Worsley producer Chris Kamphuis is one of the new members of the board. He will replace Brownvale farmer Christi Friesen, who did not run again...

The Peace Country Beef & Forage Association will host its Northern Women in Agriculture conference Feb. 19 and 20 in Fairview.There will be a half-dozen speakers that will cover various topics. There will also be a trade show, calving clinic and vendor booths.Tickets must be bought ahead of time as they will not be...

Recipients of the 2025 FCC 4-H Club Fund have been announced and several are from central Alberta. "FCC's long-standing partnership with 4-H Canada plays an important role in strengthening local clubs and the volunteers who lead them," said 4-H Canada CEO Christina Franc, in a news release this week. "Th...

Farm Credit Canada says 42 4-H clubs in Alberta have been granted up to $500 each to offset program costs, support club activities, and enhance learning opportunities nationwide.Teepee Creek's Lakeview 4-H Multi Club is a recipient of the 2025 FCC 4-H Club Fund. "FCC's long-standing partnership with 4-H Canada pla...