Farm Sitters

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

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

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

Ag Safety Week

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

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.

Water Agriculture & the Environment

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

Water Reform in Australia

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.

New Case IH Class 9 9120

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

Fertilizer

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

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

On Farm Food Safety Workshop

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

House Concerts

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

Fall Farm Safety Tip

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

Composting Feed Lot Manure

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

New Farm Safety Instructors

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

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.

Etzikom Museum

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

Knapweed Rodeo

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.

Herbs

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

Farm Toys

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.