Province
Hot Alberta summer sees ranchers get support
Alberta’s continued dry summer is a concern for many of the province’s ranchers as hot weather places additional stress on growing crops and water supply. […]
agriculture
Editorial & Opinion
Letter: The Impact of Harvest Activities on Air Quality
Air quality in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland can be affected by many natural and anthropogenic (human-made) emission sources. One of these […]
COVID-19
Province assures Albertans food supply system remains strong
The Government of Alberta says it is working with industry to ensure safe, affordable food for Albertans amid the province’s COVID-19 response.
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Province
Government seeking input on future of agriculture research
The provincial government is gathering feedback on the future of agriculture research in Alberta though engament sessions and an online survey, the latter open until Jan. 31. […]
Local News
Sturgeon County declares agricultural disaster
Sturgeon County held a special Council Meeting on Monday to make a Declaration of Agricultural Disaster.The Request for Decision (RFD) included the Alberta Drought Risk Management Plan for Alberta, Alberta Agriculture Moisture Update as of July 7 and the Precipitation Accumulation as of July 15. […]
Local News
Sturgeon County ASB Tour delights
The annual Sturgeon County Agricultural Service Board Tour is an event many look forward to each summer and this year more than 130 registered for the tour, 160 for the annual dinner and awards presentation…. […]
Columns
Column: Input will serve as a blueprint for a vibrant rural Alberta
by Minister Verlyn Olson, Agriculture and Rural Development
Rural Alberta contributes more than $77 billion annually to Alberta’s and Canada’s economy, and with smart planning and coordinated programs and services, rural Alberta will thrive… […]