Alberta Agriculture

LAKELAND – The government of Alberta’s Water Supply Outlook for April shows normal to below normal soil moisture levels in the Lakeland area, and Environment and Climate Change Canada states that “The April-May-June forecast probabi

The Mallaig-based Acres of Hope Growing Project completed its 14th growing season in 2024 and raised $30,000 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB).

"The water well is important on your property and the water is a shared resource"

Regenerative agriculture and cattle grazing management not only increase the health of a pasture but may also combat climate change through natural carbon sequestering and repairing broken water cycles, according to Steve Kenyon.

The seminar was about letting growers and producers be aware of what may be coming up with the growing season, which could be a period of intense drought. 

With the snow now mostly melted and warm weather in the forecast, farmers will be busy getting crops in the ground.

Canadian Foodgrains Bank representative speaks locally about the state of world hunger.

“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.