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As the Feeder Associations of Alberta (FAA) celebrate nearly 50 years of service, they continue to provide essential loans to livestock producers in their communities. From January 30th to February 1st, the 45 local Feeder Associations will gather in Red Deer to discuss business and future planning. “By partnering in livestock financing, our associations have…

Over 130,000 Canadian farmers and ranchers, represented by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), and Grain Growers of Canada (GGC), are urging the Government of Canada to reverse its decision on the proposed capital gains inclusion rate legislation. Despite the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance introducing a Notice of…

The Government of Alberta has made some updates to the Agri-Processing Investment Tax Credit program, aiming to reduce red tape and streamline the application process for registered partnerships. As of December 10, 2024, registered partnerships can now apply using a single application when investing at least $10 million to build or expand a value-added agricultural…

The Government of Alberta has introduced new regulations aimed at ensuring responsible renewable energy development. These measures are designed to protect Alberta’s iconic landscapes, agricultural lands, and the environment for future generations. Over the past decade, Alberta’s renewable energy sector has seen rapid growth. However, the regulations governing this development have not kept pace, leading…

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), representing 60,000 beef producers across the country, is excited about the newly announced trade agreement between Canada and Indonesia. This development came during the Team Canada Trade Mission to Indonesia, where Canada’s Minister of International Trade signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a bilateral dialogue on sanitary and…

Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Program has named two operations as its national winners. Congratulations to Lorin and Daniel Doerksen of Gemstone Cattle Company (Gem, Alberta), and Alison Blouin and Simon Plante of Polyculture Plante 1987 Inc (Saint-Pétronille, Quebec). The OYF program, celebrating its 44th year, recognizes farmers aged 18-39 who exemplify excellence in their…

The Alberta government in introducing a One Health Antimicrobial Resistance Framework for Action (AMR Framework). This comprehensive plan aims to tackle AMR through coordinated efforts across human, animal, and environmental health sectors. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of medications that once effectively treated them. This…

The provincial government has announced a $5 million investment through the Wetland Replacement Program. This funding will support the construction or restoration of seven wetland projects across more than 165 hectares. Wetlands play a crucial role in Alberta’s ecosystem by acting as natural “sponges” that store and gradually release water, mitigating the impacts of extreme…

Agriculture and the agri-food industry are the lifeblood of Southern Alberta’s economy, driving everything from extensive cattle ranching, to feedlot operations, to intensive irrigation of crows and value-added processing of diverse food products. Recognizing the critical role of agriculture, the Rotary Ag Scholarship Program aims to inspire and support Southern Alberta’s brightest post-secondary students to…