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Ponoka Community Growing Project secures land for 2026 harvest
Organizers with the Ponoka Community Growing Project are thrilled to have secured land for this year’s growing season. ...
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Farrier students at Olds College receive hands-on learning at inudstry clinic
Nine students in Olds College of Agriculture & Technology’s Farrier Science Program attended the Western Canadian Farriers Association (WCFA) ...
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Farming Forward launches new goat grazing project for brush management
Farming Forward will be launching a new goat grazing project this season to control brush. Funded by the ...
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Federal government lifts strychnine ban temporarily for Alberta and Saskatchewan
Farmers across the prairies will have another tool at their disposal for the control of Richardson’s ground squirrels, ...
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Last year’s Plot2Farm results released with less consistency in plant growth regulator response
In 2025 there were 12 different trials done on farms to get completed through the Plot2Farm trial, which ...
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From the UK to Alberta: British farmer tells the story of her family’s journey to Canada
Gillian and Tom McGarrell arrived in Alberta in 2024 from the UK and have had quite the journey ...
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Ponoka Stampede Cattle Raffle is back for another go
A Ponoka Stampede tradition, the Cattle Raffle is back for another go with the lucky winner walking away ...
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Annual Top Gun Horse Sale coming up in April
Even if you aren’t in the market for a horse, organizers encourage folks to drop by the 13th ...
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Hobby farmers helping fellow farmers get some time off
Brett Decarie and his daughter Adison are offering to help other farmers with various chores through their latest ...
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AFSC announces Women in Ag award winners
Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) recently announced the winners of their 2026 Women in Ag Award. The awards are ...
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Alberta Beef Producers announces its directors for 2026
Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting this past week, bringing together delegates from across ...
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Red Deer County poultry farm application raises information sharing concerns
A proposal to turn swine barns into a poultry operation near Bowden raised questions at Red Deer County ...
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Red Deer County’s Adrienne Herron discusses International Year of the Woman Farmer
The United Nations has declared 2026 as the International Year of the Woman Farmer, and ALUS is celebrating ...
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Rotary Ag Scholarships awarded at Lethbridge East dinner and gala
On March 5, the Rotary Club of Lethbridge East will hold its annual Dinner & Gala, during which ...
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Local farmer plans on growing more canola
The lower tariffs on canola seed between Canada and China, expected by March 1, are a positive for ...
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Boere takes on new position helping new farmers through Young Agrarians programs
Nicole Boere recently took on the position of Alberta and E-Learning Program Manager at Young Agrarians, helping others ...
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Young florist starts up business inspired by confidence in her apprenticeship
Rachel Luce has taken on a new venture in the world of flowers, inspired by the confidence she ...
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GoFundMe set up for family of Rimbey Rodeo Queen Kayla Peacock, who passed away Feb. 23
A GoFundMe account has been set up for the family of Kayla Peacock, Rimbey’s Rodeo Queen, who passed ...
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Central Albertans voice frustration over Lacombe research station shut down
Tony DePauw and his son Brandon have had ties to the Lacombe Agricultural Research Station, having lived right ...
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The Lakedell 4-H Beef club starts the New Year off right
The Lakedell 4-H Beef Club started the New Year with our annual calf tour. On a frosty January ...
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Toyin Kayo-Ajayi talks empowering and educating black farmers in Canada
Toyin Kayo-Ajayi, founder of the Canadian Black Farmers Association, has a love for farming, but more importantly, a ...
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Community support encouraged for Sharples grain elevator site
The grain elevator in Sharples, Alta., about 30 kilometres west of Drumheller, is set to be demolished, but ...
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Women’s only Bos Ladies Round Up has successful first event
Veterinary Agri-Health Services Ltd. held its first-ever women’s only event earlier this month called Bos Ladies Round Up, ...
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Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Finals heading to Rimbey May 1-3
Rodeo fans won’t want to miss out on the action-packed Canadian Collegiate Rodeo Finals heading to the Rimbey ...
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Annual Agricultural Safety Week fast approaching
This year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week will take place March 15-21, encouraging farmers, farm families, farm workers, and ...