Agricultural News

Participate in the Alberta Bats Community Science Program to help provide information to inform conservation, protection, and research efforts.

The Alberta Canola Conference & Research Symposium is coming to Grande Prairie on January 24 & 25, 2024.

In accordance with the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Saddle Hills County has applied to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas for a Special Use Approval for the control of Canada Thistle and Common Yellow Toadflax within a County road allowance.

A tree hazard risk assessment is a systematic process designed to evaluate the potential dangers associated with trees, ensuring the safety of people and property. Municipalities, property owners, and individuals have a “duty of care” for trees, which includes ensuring their health, safety, and longevity.

A helpful fact sheet provided by Tree Expert Toso Bozic explores these issues. 

Winter threatened to come early in late October, with a sudden drop in temperatures that was accompanied by early snow fall across parts of the Peace Region and through many areas lying between the Yellowhead Highway and the US border.

Information about Alberta's native plants, as well as growing and maintaining healthy gardens makes a great gift! Alberta Agriculture has a variety of options for the gardeners in your life this holiday season.

Farm life can be demanding, with unpredictable challenges that affect the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in the family. Farmers and families now have improved access to mental health services and resources thanks to additional support for the AgKnow Alberta Farm Mental Health Network. 

The Government of Alberta is increasing funding for the new veterinary medicine facilities at the University of Calgary.

Join fellow beef producers for a chance to connect and converse over a beef dinner provided by a local catering crew at the Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Grande Prairie, on January 16, 2024, from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through Eventbrite.

Join fellow producers and researchers for Feet in the Field, Eyes on the Stars - Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR)'s second annual Research Showcase at the Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel, on January 11, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.