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Originally published June 4, 2025 on Alberta Farmer Express, By Miranda Leybourne Canada’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure as the country continues to lose farmland to urban development, while some existing acres sit vacant. That’s according to new research released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. Only about seven per cent of Canada’s land mass […]

The Women in Agriculture Essential Leadership Skills Development Program is designed to empower women working in primary agriculture and industry associations by developing core leadership skills.   This 10-week interactive program offers a blended learning experience, combining online modules, live webinars, group discussions, and practical exercises to equip participants with the tools needed to lead teams effectively.

For the past five years, FCC has been closely monitoring Canadian farmland rental rates and examining the impact of farmland value growth on these rates. According to the FCC Farmland values report, there was a significant increase of 9.3% in average farmland values in 2024. While this growth rate is slower compared to recent years, it

Given the pressures and uncertainties facing the agricultural sector, federal, provincial and territorial governments have agreed to extend the AgriStability enrolment deadline from April 30, 2025, to July 31, 2025, for the 2025 program year. AgriStability is a margin-based program designed to help producers manage large income declines. This extension gives producers additional time to consider

Join the Board of Directors Prairie Food Systems Vision are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Board of Directors.  As a board member you will play a vital role in guiding and supporting the organization as they grow and continue to create meaningful impact. By joining the board, you will become part of

Originally published March 26, 2025 on Alberta Farmer Express, By Greg Price A school program that is “growing” across Western Canada has firmly taken root in Alberta. In its second year of existence in Alberta, Spuds in Tubs Farm to School took the lead from British Columbia and has seen keen interest in incorporating potato

Originally published April 29, 2025 on Western Producer, By Kevin Hursh The enormity of seeding weighs heavily on producers and the entire agricultural supply chain at this time of year. It can take a toll on physical and mental well-being. The land in Western Canada has been seeded annually for generations, and you’d think the

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Bob WaltersTel: 317-997-6726bob.walters@fieldwatch.com FIELDWATCH ® WELCOMES ALBERTA AS ITS 31 ST PROVINCIAL / STATE MEMBER Web-based mapping tool for beekeepers, crop producers and pesticide applicatorsWEST LAFAYETTE, IN (April 10, 2025) – FieldWatch, Inc., a non-profit company that promotescommunication and stewardship among crop producers, beekeepers and pesticide applicators,announces that Alberta has joined as