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Chef Tour

2009-06-03T09:13:00.003-06:00

The chef tour brings 136 chefs from 70 of the top restaurants in Calgary and Banff, Alberta together with producers in Southern Alberta.

Farm Sitters

2009-05-19T09:10:00.004-06:00

What do farmers do when they want to take a holiday, vacation or need some extra help? Call for a Farm Sitter.

Soil Foodweb Canada

2009-05-16T20:09:00.004-06:00

SOIL FOODWEB, located in Vulcan,
Alberta is one of 8 labs worldwide
measuring the biology in soil and
promoting the soil foodweb approach
to growing plants commercially
anywhere.

Sustainable Soil Solutions

2009-05-16T20:03:00.005-06:00

Starting with healthy soil goes a long way in ensuring a good harvest in the fall.

Ag Safety Week

2009-05-09T10:32:00.001-06:00

This years Ag Safety Week theme was about personal protective equipment. The Alberta farm Safety Centre interviewed one family who found out first hand the value of safety equipment.

Water Conflict Resolution

2009-04-09T08:08:00.002-06:00

When two or more groups require use of a limited resource such as water, there are bound to be conflicts. MaryLou Smith, Vice President of Aqua Engineering, Fort Collins, Colorado specializes in Water Conflict Resolution.

Carbon Trading 101 Workshop

2009-03-22T19:48:00.001-06:00

Alberta's the first juristrisction in North America to implement a carbon offset trading system.

Water Agriculture & the Environment

2009-03-17T08:53:00.003-06:00

Management of water resources has to set a balance between the needs of the environment and the economy.

Water Reform in Australia

2009-03-09T16:13:00.003-06:00

Australia has experienced several long, severe droughts and has made many changes to their water management systems including water trading. What can Alberta learn from Australia's experiences.

Climate Change and Water Resources

2009-03-01T11:45:00.003-07:00

How might climate change affect water resources in Southern Alberta

ALberta Beef Producers

2009-02-16T21:38:00.001-07:00

The Alberta Beef Producers organization began in 1969 and its purpose is to represent the collective interests of those who raise cattle.

New Case IH Class 9 9120

2009-02-08T11:06:00.003-07:00

introduce their new class 9 model 9120 at Hi-Way Service, Lethbridge, Alberta

Fertilizer

2009-01-31T11:24:00.007-07:00

Farmers today are feeling the pinch when it comes to input costs since fertilizer prices have risen dramatically in the past two years.

ASPB Range Health and Ecology Workshop

2009-01-24T16:55:00.002-07:00

The Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Range Health and Ecology Assessment Workshop held near Vauxhall, Alberta

Mung Bean Potential in Alberta

2009-01-14T13:35:00.001-07:00

Research is underway on the adaptability of mung bean as a new pulse crop for Alberta.
The Mung bean is used in three main food products: bean sprouts, bean flour and dahl.

On Farm Food Safety Workshop

2009-01-05T11:22:00.004-07:00

The Alberta Sheep and Wool Commission recently sponsored an On Farm Food Safety Workshop.

House Concerts

2008-12-25T12:28:00.002-07:00

Home Routes brings world class musicians to concerts in private homes across the Canadian Prairies.

Fall Farm Safety Tip

2008-12-13T16:02:00.002-07:00

Harvest time is a dangerous time for farm families and workers according to The Alberta Farm Safety Centre.

Composting Feed Lot Manure

2008-12-01T13:53:00.003-07:00

With the high cost of fuel and fertilizer there's more interest in manure and composting in agriculture.

New Farm Safety Instructors

2008-11-21T07:34:00.003-07:00

With the addition of several new instructors the Alberta Farm Safety Centre in Raymond, Alberta is now able to deliver their safety programs to schools across the province.

Agronomists

2008-11-21T07:27:00.003-07:00

Many farmers rely on the services and advise provided by agriculture consultants, and agronomists to assist them in making the many decisions they must make each day.

Controling The Pea Leaf Weevil

2008-11-09T18:33:00.001-07:00

Dr. Hector Carcamo, PhD a research Scientist specializing in insect pest management at the Lethbridge Research Centre is working to help farmers manage this new pest.

Etzikom Museum

2008-11-09T18:29:00.002-07:00

Volunteers in Etzikom turned their former high school into an extraordinary museum.

Knapweed Rodeo

2008-10-31T15:01:00.001-06:00

Spotted Knapweed is one of several invasive species of weeds that are finding there way into Alberta. It's effects can be devastating to rangeland.

Day with a Beekeeper

2008-10-31T14:58:00.002-06:00

If the bees make the honey. What does a beekeeper do all day? We spend a day with Art Andrews of Chinook honey Company to find out.

Waterton Park Front Project

2008-10-14T11:20:00.003-06:00

The Waterton Park Front Project of the Nature Conservancy of Canada is on of the largest private land conservation initiatives in Canadian history.

SPOT

2008-10-04T13:54:00.003-06:00

SPOT is a Satellite Personal Tracker that could be a lifesaver for farmers and ranchers working alone in remote areas.

Remote Sensing in Agriculture

2008-10-04T13:50:00.001-06:00

Dr. Anne Smith, a research scientist at the Lethbridge Research Centre uses remote sensing in Agriculture applications such as land use and land cover.

Herbs

2008-09-04T13:14:00.003-06:00

Herbs are valued by restaurant chefs for their savory qualities. Debbie McGee grows herbs year round for restaurants and grocery stores.

Farm Toys

2008-09-04T13:01:00.003-06:00

Farm toys are a big business, and most manufactures such as John Deere, New Holland, and Case have ranges of toys to complement their full size equipment.

Farm Safety Tips 1

2008-08-11T15:08:00.001-06:00

The Alberta Farm Safety Centre with the support of Conoco Phillips have produced a DVD " farm Safety for Children ages 6 to 12.

Chinook Arch Meadery

2008-08-11T15:04:00.002-06:00

Chinook Arch Meadery, the first in Alberta officially opened it's doors in May.

DVD Bull Sales

2008-06-30T13:18:00.003-06:00

Video and satellite cattle sales have been around for many years now. Recently many pure bred cattle breeders are holding their auction sales from a DVD on the ranch rather than shipping the animals to a auction.

Bunny Gold

2008-06-30T11:49:00.001-06:00

What do you do when you have a lot of rabbit manure. The Oosterhof's at J and M Rabbit Farms turned it into gold. Bunny Gold is composted rabbit manure.

CCWG Canadian Cooperative Wool Growers

2008-06-05T14:05:00.000-06:00

The Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers grades and markets close to 3 million pounds of raw wool each year.

Nuffield Tour 2008

2008-06-05T14:02:00.001-06:00

Steve Larocque of Beyond Agronomy in Three Hills, Alberta, was one of two Canadian scholars to attend the 2008 Nuffield Global Focus Tour.

Succession Planning

2008-05-22T17:30:00.001-06:00

A Succession Plan outlines the legal, estate, tax, financial, income and other implications of transferring a farm or ranch to the next generation.

Alberta Farm Safety Centre

2008-05-22T17:20:00.004-06:00

The Alberta Farm Safety Centre is a non profit society that promotes safe agricultural practices through the development and delivery of educational materials, workshops, displays, safety events and classroom programs.

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers 50th Anniversary

2008-05-10T13:33:00.002-06:00

2008 marks Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers 50th Anniversary. Beginning in a furniture store in Kelona B.C. in 1958 Ritchie Brothers has expanded to thirty seven permanent sales sites and 110 offices around the world.

Integrated Weed Management

2008-05-10T13:28:00.002-06:00

Weeds are always a concern for farmers. Integrated weed management is a term given to combining 2,3 or 4 practices to come up with better weed control.

Value Added Red Meat

2008-04-21T10:17:00.002-06:00

Business Development Specialist Frank Goetz spoke to the Tiffin Conference on several key drivers of trends and how they effect the meat industry.

COOL - Country of Origin Labeling

2008-04-21T10:13:00.002-06:00

Dennis Laycraft, Executive Vice President of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association speaks about the impacts of COOL at the recent Tiffin Conference.

Ag Day in Canada

2008-04-10T11:19:00.002-06:00

The first ever Ag Day in Canada, hosted by Farm Credit canada was hosted in 100 locations across the country.

Benefits of Identification

2008-04-03T10:29:00.002-06:00

Professor Gary C. Smith of Colorado State University speaks about the benefits of identification, traceability and verification.

Nuffield Scholarships

2008-03-24T18:56:00.001-06:00

Are you involved in farming or an agriculture related business or industry? Each year Nuffield Canada grants scholarships to one or two Canadian applicants between 25 and 45 who work in agriculture. There are also Nuffield Scholarships / Associations in the UK, Ireland. Australia. New Zealand, France and Zimbabwe.

Smaller Food Stores

2008-03-24T18:52:00.002-06:00

There is a growing trend toward smaller local neighborhood grocery stores.

Chief Mountain Study

2008-03-24T18:47:00.002-06:00

The Chief Mountain Cumulative Effects Study is a land use study covering 2.83 million acres of Southern Alberta.

Beyond Agronomy News

2008-03-15T19:05:00.002-06:00

Beyond Agronomy News is an email news letter created to provide farmers with crop production advise and economics as well as market news.

Train The Trainer Workshop

2008-03-15T18:59:00.002-06:00

The Train the Trainer workshop was put on as part of the Alberta Farm Animal Care Associations Certified Livestock Transporter Training Program.

BRD Bovine Respiratory Disease

2008-03-05T10:50:00.002-07:00

A new DVD video, produced for Schering-Plough Canada is aimed at training feed lot pen checkers, with an emphasis on early detection of BRD.

4H Beef Club

2008-03-05T10:28:00.002-07:00

4 H is the longest running youth organization in the Provence of Alberta.

Thermal Imaging in Agriculture

2008-02-04T15:45:00.000-07:00

Thermal Imaging is finding many uses and applications in agriculture.

Camelina

2008-01-31T15:41:00.000-07:00

This ancient oil seed crop is finding new life as a bio diesel oil.

White Sturgeon Recovery Program

2008-01-22T09:22:00.000-07:00

The White Sturgeon are an endangered species facing extinction without this intervention program.

Kootenay Trout Hatchery

2008-01-14T20:41:00.000-07:00

The Kootenay Trout Hatchery provides stock for fresh water angling in southern British Columbia.

Brown Creek Ranch

2008-01-01T11:08:00.000-07:00

Shaunere & Brian Lane of Brown Creek Ranch have made many changes to their operation in the last 10 years. Then not only won Environmental Stewardship awards, but attract visitors from around the world to their Guesthouse.

Junior Livestock Shows

2008-01-01T11:06:00.000-07:00

The Taber Junior Livestock Classic is an educational event for youth in agriculture

Dry Bean Research

2008-01-01T11:02:00.000-07:00

Scientists at the Lethbridge Research Centre are working to improve and develop new varieties of dry bean cultivars for production in southern Alberta.

Broek Pork Acres Family Farm

2007-12-06T15:10:00.000-07:00

The Vanden Broeks have chosen to keep their family farm profitable by specializing and direct marketing.

Bat Houses

2007-12-06T15:05:00.001-07:00

Bats are a great natural bug control. You can attract them to your back yard of farm by providing a simple home for them.

Winter Bird Feeding

2007-11-20T13:35:00.000-07:00

Winter will soon be here. If your considering feeding wild birds in your yard this winter Cindy Sinnott of CVC farms offers some helpful tips .

Chinese Range Management School

2007-11-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

Over the past five or six years the government of Canada has been working with the government of China to help promote a higher standard or range management and range land conservation.

FieldNet Irrigation System

2007-11-07T21:58:00.000-07:00

The Lindsay FieldNet System is the irrigation industries first completely web based irrigation management system.

Irrigation Development Centre

2007-10-19T14:27:00.000-06:00

The Irrigation Development centre in Lethbridge, Alberta was established to support irrigation based crop diversification and environmentally sustainable technologies with emphasis on optimum water management.

Invasive Plants

2007-10-19T14:24:00.000-06:00

What may look at first like picturesque wild flowers in a meadow could be part of an invasion. An invasion of alien weeds that pose a serious threat to the ecosystems.

Women's Grazing School 2007

2007-09-11T11:57:00.000-06:00

The first Women's Grazing School in Alberta was in 2003. This year schools were held in three areas of Alberta. The 4th Southern Alberta school was held near Elkwater, Alberta

Chinook Mead 2

2007-09-03T12:07:00.000-06:00

Mead is a type of wine made out of honey. Last year Chinook Honey was granted approval to operate one of Alberta's first meaderies.

Ft. Steele

2007-08-23T19:45:00.000-06:00

Fort Steele is one of the largest, and most important historical sites of it's kind, and a popular destination for tourists.

Dressage

2007-08-23T19:42:00.000-06:00

Dressage is the art of training a horse that develops obedience, flexibility and balance.

Wood Lot Management 2

2007-08-09T09:25:00.000-06:00

The Woodlot Expansion Program provides workshops and evening programs to aid owners in managing their woodlots.

Wood Lot Management 1

2007-08-09T09:22:00.000-06:00

Many landowners, farmers and ranchers in Alberta have woodlots. In fact there are 3.5 million acres of privately owned forests in Alberta. Those who have questions regarding the management of their forests can contact a Woodlot management specialist.

New Potato Varieties

2007-07-14T13:11:00.000-06:00

Potatoes are an important crop in Southern Alberta and there is still potential for improvement.

Colony Collapse Disorder

2007-07-14T13:09:00.000-06:00

Colony Collapse Disorder is an alarming condition where mass die-offs are causing the loss of thousands of honey bee colonies in the US.

Grass Carp

2007-06-19T13:44:00.000-06:00

Lethbridge College is raising Triploid Grass Carp which are used to control vegetation in farm dugouts.

Parasites

2007-06-19T13:42:00.000-06:00

All domestic animals harbour parasites of one kind or another, and there are numerous types.

Solar Powered Water Pumping System

2007-06-02T09:56:00.000-06:00

Solar power is a valuable renewable resource that can power residential, commercial and farm buildings as well as run pumps that supply livestock with water.

Refuel Bioproducts

2007-06-02T09:52:00.000-06:00

Justin Duban built his own bio-diesel processor on the farm to process used canola oil picked up from local restaurants.

Gerrad Wauters, Rancher - Inventor

2007-05-15T11:16:00.000-06:00

Rancher Gerrad Wauters has invented several items to make his work on the ranch easier.

Southern Alberta Land Trust Society

2007-05-15T11:10:00.000-06:00

A rancher driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Albertaès eastern slopes, prairie and foothill regions.

Still Standing

2007-04-29T21:07:00.000-06:00

For more than 100 years wodden grain elevators have been part of the western landscape. Photographer Sophi Hicken has produced two photo books on the subject.

Adventures of a Country Vet

2007-04-23T18:03:00.000-06:00

Country veterinarian turned author, Dr. Dave Perrin has written a series of books, "Adventures of a Country Vet" that is gathering interest around the world

Farming in Kenya

2007-04-14T15:47:00.000-06:00

Farming got it's start in Kenya. Today the country's diverse climate and topography make it suitable for a wide variety of crops.

Declining Water Supplies

2007-04-11T22:06:00.000-06:00

Water is one of our most precious resources. Research has shown the stream flows in Southern Alberta rivers in declining. Dr. Stewart Rood spoke at a recent meeting of the Alberta Institute of Agrologists, Lethbridge branch.

Auctioneering

2007-04-11T21:59:00.000-06:00

Products have been sold by auction since 500 BC. Auctions are an important part of the agriculture business.

Authenticity in Farm Direct Marketing and Agritourism - NAFDMA Convention

2007-03-24T10:05:00.000-06:00

An interesting shift is occurring among many consumers. Instead of purchasing products, people want to purchases experiences. Joseph Pine of Strategic Horizons LLP speaks at 2007 NAFDMA Convention.

NAFDMA 2007 Convention

2007-03-24T09:58:00.000-06:00

The 2007 North American Farmers Direct Marketing Association Convention was held in Calgary, Alberta.

NAFDMA 2007 tour

2007-03-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

As part of their 2007 convention the North American farmers Direct Marketing Association held several bus tours of Southern Alberta operations.

Bio Secure Compost

2007-03-10T10:31:00.000-07:00

In an experiment at the Lethbridge Research Centre scientists have shown that some some viruses and bacteria can be eliminated through proper methods of composting.

JRK Farms

2007-02-03T17:08:00.000-07:00

JRK Farms are growers, millers, manufacturers, and distributors of whole grain natural products, using a traditional quartz stone mill.

CVC Farms

2007-02-03T17:03:00.000-07:00

A lot of hard work transformed CVC Farms calving barn into a birding supply store. But the farm near Pincher Creek, Alberta is much more than that.

Olds College Apprenticeship Program

2007-01-20T11:45:00.000-07:00

There are plenty of opportunities for people wishing to study a trade in the agricultural and heavy equipment fields.

Prairie Sage Soapworks

2006-12-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

A school teacher by day and a soap maker by night. Chris Chambers Prairie Sage Soapworks products contain only natural products.

Vital Green Dairy

2006-12-24T13:52:00.000-07:00

There is a growing trend towards organic food products. Vital Green Organic Dairy not only produces but processes their own organic dairy products.

Great Canadian Barn Dance

2006-12-02T14:00:00.000-07:00

The Kunkel family turned an 1913 vintage barn into a unique Southern Alberta tourist destination.

Womans Grazing School

2006-11-21T11:30:00.000-07:00

In Alberta grazing schools for women are becoming more popular.

Hirsche Fraser Meat

2006-11-21T11:22:00.000-07:00

An Okotoks meat store established in response to the Canadian BSE crises is still still in operation.

Canadian Horse

2006-11-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

Not many people know there is a Canadian breed of horse. Once considered an endangered domestic breed, these rugged horses are making a comeback.

Alberta Birds of Prey Center

2006-10-17T20:01:00.000-06:00

Birds of prey play an important role in the control of pests such as mice, gophers and grasshoppers. Farmers and ranchers can help protecting these magnificent birds

Chinook Honey

2006-09-15T14:27:00.000-06:00

Starting as a hobby with only 2 hives, the Chinook Honey Company has grown to 300 hives, and has developed a line of honey products.

LRC Centennial

2006-09-04T18:38:00.000-06:00

2006 marks a centennial for the Lethbridge Research Center. 100 years of research in agriculture.