Alberta Environmental Farm Plan

:. our progress

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Over 12,000 producers have participated in Alberta’s EFP initiative so far.



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:. latest news

:. feature articles

Feature Article

"Welcome to our ranch"
April 26, 2012:
The Sean McGrath family sells themselves and their ranch environment. Every day.  Full story

Feature Article

Details drive safe pesticide storage
April 9, 2012:
It pays to think ahead and have an Environmental Farm Plan, says Jock McIntosh  Full story

Feature Article

Build an effective farm septic system
March 20, 2012:
Pressure is mounting to better manage rural septic systems, so know the fundamentals of sewage treatment, starting with the soil  Full story

Feature Article

Buffer zone spray calculator an innovative learning tool
March 14, 2012:
Protecting water bodies is a key focus of updated approach  Full story

Feature Article

Agriculture rich Lacombe County builds a sustainability plan
March 7, 2012:
The target is clear policy, with measurable progress and a system to manage it  Full story

Feature Article

Australian designed Landcare initiative takes root in central Alberta
February 29, 2012:
The target is better focus and cooperation in local land management  Full story

Feature Article

Rural realtors see value in EFP
February 1, 2012:
A potential land assessment tool  Full story

Feature Article

New technology, energy plan cuts on-farm energy costs
January 25, 2012:
Growing Forward energy programs showcase promising new options  Full story

Feature Article

Three producers, three opinions on EFP value today
January 17, 2012:
The best signs of true value are to ask producers themselves  Full story

:. rural emergency plan


A simple, do-it-yourself emergency plan for protecting rural Alberta families and their environment.

Rural Emergency Plan


:. Growing Forward

Growing Forward provides financial and technical assistance to producers from April 2009 to March 2013.






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