Alberta Agriculture

The Thorhild 4-H District welcomed a new club this year. The district now consists of the New Brook 4-H Club, Radway 4-H Club (currently on a hiatus for the year) as well as the Bon Accord 4-H Club.

Province-wide the soil moisture conditions were quite low this spring, a one in 50 year low, said Jesse Cole, manager of insurance products and product innovation at Agriculture Financial Services Corporation

“We recognize mental health is a key part of safety but also something that’s an issue for a number of different commodity and producer groups,” said Jody Wacowich, executive director of AgSafe Alberta. Ag producers now have access to a free 10-session webinar on mental health.

Northbank Potato Farm receives Farm Family Award

After an early summer heat dome, a Bonnyville local was shocked to dig up a nearly five-pound potato from his garden.

Nick Shipley, owner of Hartell Homestead, is eager to open up his farm to sell beef, pork, produce, handmade artisan items and offer a u-pick garden this summer.

Mr. Price grew up near the Village of Acme as part of a mixed-farming family. 

COVID-19 rattled the beef industry and raised awareness about consolidation after coronavirus outbreaks forced the temporary closure of multiple meat-packing plants last spring, pushing up retail prices and lowering cattle prices. 

Earl Dreeshen makes statement in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Canadian egg and poultry farmers who've lost domestic market share due to two recent free trade agreements will have access to $691 million in federal cash.