Alberta Agriculture

“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.

After an early summer heat dome, a Bonnyville local was shocked to dig up a nearly five-pound potato from his garden.

Nick Shipley, owner of Hartell Homestead, is eager to open up his farm to sell beef, pork, produce, handmade artisan items and offer a u-pick garden this summer.

Mr. Price grew up near the Village of Acme as part of a mixed-farming family. 

COVID-19 rattled the beef industry and raised awareness about consolidation after coronavirus outbreaks forced the temporary closure of multiple meat-packing plants last spring, pushing up retail prices and lowering cattle prices. 

Earl Dreeshen makes statement in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Canadian egg and poultry farmers who've lost domestic market share due to two recent free trade agreements will have access to $691 million in federal cash.

Most cereal crops came in high-grade with high yields in 2020.

Trudeau made the comment in response to a demand by Canadian dairy farmers for compensation

“The majority of what we sell gets picked, packed and shipped within the same day ... there is no ability to weather challenging times and difficult storms by building inventory,” Hamer said.