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The Harvest Season is underway in the Northwest, as people are looking top get the grain into the bin. The early start has seen 20% of the crop harvested, which is 8% ahead of the 5-year average,

It’s new funding that is a welcome announcement to the Province’s Beef Industry. The Alberta Beef Producers is receiving $1.9 million dollars for their Verified Beff Production Plus program, through Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Key enhancements of

The showing of appreciation for farmers is back for the Harvest season. The Agriculture Financial Services Corporation is bringing back the Farmer’s Feed Meals in the Field promotion. It’s a chance for farm workers to take a

It’s a program running through the month of August, and its focus is education and provide the best practices. The Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is providing Wellhead Assessments, FREE of charge to residents and workers on the

Lots of events are happening within the event for everyone to gather and have fun in the North. The 2024 Mackenzie County Agriculture Fair and Trade Show is taking place on Friday and Saturday. The Bench Show,

Grant money to Rural and remote organizations is still being offered, just under a new name. The United Farmers of Alberta is accepting applications for their Agricultural Community Foundation Grant Program. Up to $100,000 is being given

It’s a pilot program that has been successful since its launch in 2019. The Alberta Ag Plastic. Recycle It Program, put on by Cleanfarms, has been extended until the end of next year. Since the inception, nearly

This is the River Country Ag. Show, I’m Keith Hopper. The region’s newest endeavour is getting closer to being in operation. Smoky Hemp Decortication Ltd. is in the test phase of having a hemp plant being open

They are learning of the quality of a resource, and the assets it has to the farming community. MacKenzie County, the Mighty Peace Watershed alliance and the Mackenzie Applied Research Association is hosting a Dugout Water Quality

The process has been sped up because of the recent moisture, and officials are saying that the beginning is almost at the end. The2024 seeding season is said to be at just this side of done in

Seeding season is ahead of schedule and Nampa/Northern Sunrise County wants to recognize them for the work they do. Farmer’s Appreciation Day is happening on Saturday at Mill Brown Park in Nampa, with a day of activities

Wildfire season started early in the Northwest and some evacuations had to take place. Evacuating the farm had to be undertaken in 2023 with the fires in the region, but the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies are

Farmers are getting set to put the seeds into the ground, if they haven’t started already. The Seeding season for 2024 has started, which means the combines are in the field, and the Agriculture community is hard

The countdown is in the final stages of farmers hosting a popular event. The 2024 Open Farm Days is scheduled for mid-August, but the registration deadline is fast approaching. April 30th is the end-date to submit applications

It’s a jumpstart to technology in the Agriculture Industry. The Provincial Government is earmarking $900,000 to the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation to hire drone services for aerial assessments of crops in the Peace and Mackenzie Regions. The

It’s a long-standing tradition that continues the Peace Region’s Trade Show season. The 27th annual Clear Hills County Ag. and Trade Show takes place on Saturday at the Dave Shaw Memorial Complex in Hines Creek. Farmers, industry

They are conversing on an expanding sector in the Peace and Mackenzie Region. The Mackenzie Applied Research Association and Organic Alberta are teaming up to host the 2024 Organic Farming Conference and Trade Show next Thursday at

They are in the final preparations to run an event for the first time in six years. The NorthernLink Agriculture, Sport and Home Show is getting set to go April 4-6 in Fairview. The Trade show takes

It’s a discussion about a natural resource that is quite precious in Alberta today. World Water Day is happening on Friday, and authorities are bringing that resource to the head of the talk, especially with last year’s

It’s a focus on safety on the farm and in the Ag. Industry, as we head into the Spring. Canadian Ag. Safety Week is this week, and officials are reminding everyone to be aware. The theme is

It’s a big financial investment to help mitigate root rot and other issues. The Alberta Pulse Growers has committed $2 million dollars to nine Pulse Cluster projects in the Agriculture and Agi-food Canada Agri Science Program. The

It’s an old-style show that gathers the farmer, the rancher, and the region together for fellowship, food, displays, and the overall country atmosphere. The 2024 Peace Country Classic Ag. Show is set to run March 7-9 at

They are asking “How can watershed and land-use management help to address the risks of fire?”. The Mighty Peace Watershed Alliance is answering that question by hosting a one-day forum in Grande Prairie. The Fire and Water

It is back for the first time since before the COVID-19 Pandemic hit. The NorthernLink Agriculture, Sport and Trade Show is coming back April 4-6 to kick off Trade Show season. This event takes place at both

They are seeing record claims for insurance because of drought. The Agruiculture Financial Services Corporation is dealing with insurance issues for farmers and ranchers because of the lack of rain and snow in 2023. Programs like Moisture

Despite the drought conditions and less-favorable environments, Alberta’s bees are producing a good yield, heading into 2024. Statistics Canada is reporting that Alberta Beekeepers produced and sold over $277 million dollars worth of honey in 2023. That’s

They’re giving farmers and agronomists an opportunity to get the latest on their portion of the sector. The North Peace Applied Research Association is presenting the 2024 Peace Agronomy Update. The event takes place next Thursday at

They are combining three meetings and gatherings into one large event. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission is presenting their Canola Conference, AGM and Research Symposium next Wednesday and Thursday in Grande Prairie. Their idea was to put

It’s a celebration of Women in the field, both on-scene and behind the scenes. The Peace Country Beef and Forage Association presents the first annual Northern Women in Agriculture Conference takes place Friday January 19th at the

The extreme winter weather hasn’t hit the Peace Region yet, but farmers and ranchers have to be prepared for it. The Alberta Farm Animal Care organization is also getting prepared, despite the fact it’s December, and it’s

They are asking for input from the front lines on the sector. The Alberta Canola Producers Commission is hosting a series of Grower Engagement meetings during the month of December. One meeting is happening on December 12th

They are wanting to prepare farmers and ranchers for the upcoming winter season. Clear Hills County and the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association are hosting the “Wintering Cattle in the Peace Seminar. It takes place on

They are providing financial support to Farmers and Ranchers to aid with drought and wildfires from 2023. The Federal Government has earmarked $219 million dollars, through the AgriRecovery Framework initiative to help deal with lingering costs. The

It’s the first of its kind in the Northwest, and they’re hoping to build on the potential success of it. The North Peace Applied Research Association is hosting an Intercropping in the Peace Agricultural Summit. It’s taking

It’s been a busy year, and they’re looking forward to the winter season and research. The Lesser Slave Watershed Council is reflecting on 2023 with much enthusiasm and is looking forward to the next calendar year. Projects,

It’s a gathering of the organic community to network, learn, and celebrate. The 2023 Organic Alberta Conference is slated to take place November 3rd and 4th at the Clarion Conference Center in Sherwood Park. Farmers, ranchers, speakers,

They are continuing their research, and are getting some sponsorship to aid that effort. The Peace Region Living Lab has garnered financial support from food and agriculture company Cargill, to help with innovation, that the Lab supplies.

Farmers got a good jump on the Harvest season for 2023… Getting the crop into the bin is about 90% complete in the Peace Region, according to experts, and a lot of factors played into this year.

They are continuing to financially address the potential problems of the Carbon Footprint, and the risk of Root Rot. The Alberta Pulse Growers Commission has invested $500,000 into research initiatives concerning those challenges. The investment piggy-backs the

He’s joined forces with AFSC to bring a break to farmers during Harvest. Country Music Artist Jaydee Bixby is providing the entertainment portion of the program to Meals in the Field. It’s a promotion that gives a

Harvest season is underway, as farmers get their crops into the bin. The Canadian Grain Commission recently put out an article on farmers monitoring grain temperature and grain aeration, after going into the bin. The importance of

It’s a partnership in a field that is in need of resources in the Peace Region. Northwestern Polytechnic in Fairview, has teamed up with the University of Lethbridge to develop a transfer program with the Animal Health

They are teaming with partners to bring food, entertainment, and a break from the Harvest season. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation are helping put together Meals in the Field, a prize-pack promotion to help farmers take time from

With the Provincial Election in Alberta now in the rear-view mirror, it`s time to get down to business with the Government. Cabinet has been chosen by Premier Danielle Smith, and it contains a somewhat rural flavour. One