Tara Sawyer tapped to take over as Alberta’s Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation
Tara Sawyer, who represents the riding of Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills, has been sworn in as Alberta's new…
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Survey Asks Albertans to Weigh In on Access to Local Food
How easy is it to find local food in Alberta? That's what a new survey by Alberta's…
New Funding Aims to Expand Greenhouse and Vertical Farming Industries in Alberta
A new $10-million program funded through Sustainable CAP will support the growth of Alberta's greenhouse and…
University of Calgary Expands Veterinary Program to Address Rural Vet Shortage
A new facility at the the U of C Faculty of Veterinary Medicine will expand capacity…
Alberta Marks 75 Years of Being Rat-Free
Alberta is marking a milestone that few jurisdictions on the planet can claim: 75 consecutive years…
Ground Squirrel Population Boom Has Alberta Calling for Return of Strychnine
The Alberta government is calling for the reversal of a federal ban on strychnine as the…
RRC Podcast Ep. 4 – Aug 4 – Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson
Alberta’s Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation, RJ Sigurdson, joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on some…
Alberta Hits Pause on Changes to On-Farm Slaughter Program Amid Producer Concerns
The Alberta government is hitting pause on recent changes to its On-Farm Slaughter Program following concerns…
Research Associations in Alberta to Share $3.2 Million in Ag-Research Funding
Twelve applied research associations across Alberta will share $3.2 million in provincial funding aimed at strengthening…
Alberta Introduces Legislation to Boost Agriculture and Biogas Industries
The Alberta government is rolling out new legislation to boost the province's agriculture sector while growing…
AgCoalition pushes for transparency
As the Alberta Government moves forward with the next round of consultations on the Enhanced Protection…