Category Archives: Agriculture
Old Farmer's Almanac says a winter like in years past is expected in the Peace
The Canadian edition of the Old Farmer's Almanac says cold and snow are on the way to the Peace this winter.The Almanac's Jack Burnett says it will be a winter like we have seen in years past.He outli...
Dec 07, 2023
Dairy farmers raising funds for Alberta Children's Hospital this holiday season
CALGARY, AB - Dairy farmers in Alberta are raising funds to support children this holiday season. Throughout December, community members are encouraged to help Alberta Milk support the Alberta Childre...
Dec 05, 2023
Province helping Alberta agri-food businesses
Alberta's government says it is providing better access to space and expertise for start-ups and established food processing businesses to grow their business.Government officials say Alberta's agricu...
Dec 05, 2023
Ottawa announces executive director of new agriculture office in Manila
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government has announced the first executive director of a new international office.Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay has named Diedrah Kelly as executiv...
Dec 05, 2023
Producer engagement session for cattle ranchers set for January 5
The Peace County Beef Congress and Alberta Beef Producers will host a producer engagement session in January.Local farmers and ranchers are invited to attend the session and share input on topics like...
Dec 05, 2023
Province announces more money for planned expansion at the University of Calgary's veterinary medicine program
The province has announced another $11.2 million to support an expansion to the faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Calgary.The announcement was made Friday at a groundbreaking for a n...
Dec 01, 2023
Officials frustrated after County of Grande Prairie left out of 2023 AgriRecovery program for livestock producers
County of Grande Prairie officials say a letter of concern is going to various government officials after the county was left out of the 2023 AgriRecovery program for livestock producers.Reeve Bob Mar...
Nov 29, 2023
Over $388,000 invested through Sustainable CAP for mental health support of farmers and ranchers
The mental health of farm families is being invested in by the provincial and federal governments through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The Agricultural Research and Extension Cou...
Nov 27, 2023
Central Alberta farmer, Chamber of Commerce bemoan Senate foot-dragging on Bill C-234
The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is echoing a national call for the Canadian Senate to get on with passing a Conservative bill that would give farmers crucial financial relief.Bill C-23...
Nov 24, 2023
Beef Cattle Research Council asking for feedback from cow-calf producers
CALGARY, AB - The Beef Cattle Research Council is asking all Canadian cow-calf producers to share insight into their on-farm management and production practices which will provide direction on future ...
Nov 24, 2023