In response to COVID-19, the Government of Alberta has created a new Agriculture Training Support Program to help employers in the food supply chain provide necessary training to new Alberta employees.
If you haven't looked at the CAP(Canadian Agricultural Program) website, it has offered many programs.
Current programs that are accepting applications are:
Alberta Agriculture and Forestry’s commitment of risk management decision tools for the crop industry have been updated for 2021.
If you are interested here is the link to learn more.
If you would like to download the free CropChoices Program, it is free to download on the Alberta.ca website or at the bottom of the article in the link above.
Government of Canada announces funding to enhance cyber security in Canadian agriculture sector
Smart Earth Camelina, located in Saskatchewan, is contracting for 10,000 acres.
If you are interested in adding a crop to your rotation, this might interest you.
If you are interested Click here to learn more
Deadlines for scholarships through Alberta Agricultural Societies has been extended until April 15, 2021.
They will be giving away $500 scholarships for three General Scholarships and three Agricultural Scholarships.
Scholarship nominations are made through your Agricultural Society. If you feel you know or could be a canidate for nomination, please, contact us and let us know.
For more information on the scholarships and their criteria, please, CLICK HERE.
A 2 minute read by the Alberta Farm Express on how Alan Quilley, a safety expert, shares his safety management system for farms by asking the 4 what and 4 how questions.