Mike Hittinger is a cattle producer and Board Chair for Gateway Research Organization (GRO). He and his wife Melissa have run a cow/calf operation east of Clyde, Alberta for 18 years. Mike applied to the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) to help enhance his farm’s grazing system. He plans to make their pastures more resilient…
Read MoreAlberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC) is now offering Albertans a searchable list of veterinary clinics in the province. “It can be challenging for farmers to find veterinary care,” says Melissa Moggy, Extension Coordinator with AFAC. “Alberta Farm Animal Care, in collaboration with Capstone students at the University of Alberta, have created a veterinary clinic directory….
Read MoreDucks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is partnering with farmers and ranchers in Alberta to increase profitability on marginal land. Through the new Marginal Areas Program (MAP), DUC is supporting pollinator habitat and biodiversity, the development of buffer zones, and more. The program offers $125/acre to seed challenging areas to perennial species, as well as a pollinator-friendly…
Read MoreWith the ever-changing summer weather in Alberta, producers need to be on the lookout for anthrax. Typically appearing during periods of hot, dry weather following wet conditions, anthrax is a rapid and fatal disease caused by bacteria in soil. A few isolated cases of anthrax occur almost every year in Western Canada. Animals contract the disease…
Read MoreAlberta Beef Producers (ABP) is looking for applicants for four positions as part of its application to the Living Laboratories Initiative. The positions include: Living Labs Director – F/T, remote-based Living Labs KTT and Engagement Lead – F/T, remote-based Living Labs Engagement Facilitators (2) – P/T, regional, remote-based These positions have a May/June proposed start…
Read MoreBy Justin Goulet, Lethbridge News Now The Coaldale STRONG! Capital Campaign has just received another significant monetary gift. The campaign is a fundraiser for the new multi-use recreation centre in the town. KCL Cattle Company Ltd. has donated $360,000 to the initiative. The goal for Coaldale is to generate $2 million in philanthropic support for the…
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