Category Archives: Agriculture
Alberta's potato industry worth $2.87 billion: report
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A new report is highlighting the significance of potatoes to Alberta's economy.Titled, "The Alberta Potato Industry; Growing Success in 2022," the Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) says...
Jul 04, 2023
Dairy farmers to help raise money for Food Banks Alberta
TABER, AB - A new campaign launched by Alberta Milk looks to raise $100,000 to support Albertans who are facing food insecurity.Through a partnership with Food Banks Alberta, from now until July 11, 2...
Jun 28, 2023
Raymond Stampede to bid adieu to original site after 121 years
RAYMOND, AB - After 121 years, the Raymond Stampede rodeo grounds will be moving to a new location. The historic event brought the first ever outdoor stampede to Canada in 1902, which was followed by ...
Jun 27, 2023
Canola prices down around 25% from the end of 2022
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Canola fields are recognizable to most Canadians. The bright yellow color of the crop is a sign that summer is here. This year, canola is having a bit of a rough year as prices per ...
Jun 16, 2023
Municipal District of Taber presents award to family for 100 years of farming
MD OF TABER, AB - The Municipal District (MD) of Taber has bestowed an award on a family for their many years of farming in the area.The District presented a plaque signifying the first-ever Century F...
Jun 09, 2023
Lethbridge College joins Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Pan-Canada Smart Farm Network has added Lethbridge College to its list of members. The network was launched in 2021 and is led by Olds College.It's comprised of seven members from...
Jun 07, 2023
Lethbridge Farmers' Market opening for the season June 10
LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Farmers' Market will open for the 2023 season on Saturday, June 10.The market will run each Saturday through Oct. 14, and features free admission and free parking. It w...
Jun 05, 2023
Lethbridge Coaldale 4-H Beef Club to celebrate 100th anniversary
LETHBRIDGE, AB - A local 4-H club is gearing up to celebrate a full century of agricultural education.The Lethbridge Coaldale 4-H Beef Club will hold its 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, Jun...
May 30, 2023
Olymel reducing hog production in Alberta and Saskatchewan, cutting about 80 jobs
RED DEER, AB - Olymel says it is cutting about 80 jobs as it reduces its hog production in Western Canada.The company says it is closing five sow units in Alberta and one sow unit in Saskatchewan in a...
May 29, 2023
Ottawa providing more grants to help agri-producers become more sustainable
OTTAWA, ON - The federal government is trying to encourage agricultural producers to make their operations more sustainable.They plan on offering grants between $25,000 and $2 million, through the Agr...
May 26, 2023