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Learn about recent updates for the EFP program, other agri-environmental programs, and how EFP plays into agricultural markets.
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Beneficial Management Practices

Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers. Learn about BMPs that you can adopt on your farm to reduce environmental risk.
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Video tutorials to assist you through the entire process of the environmental farm plan.

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Former ARECA Chair Receives Award
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Former ARECA Chair Receives Award

Alberta EFPJan 09, 2018
2018 Environmental Stewardship Award from Alberta Beef Producers on Vimeo. Former Chair of the ARECA Board of Directors Ian Murray, has...
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Alberta EFP is instituting a renewal period
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Alberta EFP is instituting a renewal period

Alberta EFPJan 02, 2018
Written by Lisa Nadeau, EFP Program Manager Effective April 1, 2018, producers will need to have an EFP completion letter dated...
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National Environmental Farm Plan
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National Environmental Farm Plan

Alberta EFPDec 01, 2017
On November 1-2, 2017 the second National Environmental Farm Plan Summit was held in Ottawa. Over 100 participants attended, representing...
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Call of the Land - Alberta EFP Updates and Harmonizing Farm Plans (August 15 - 16, 2017)
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Call of the Land - Alberta EFP Updates and Harmonizing Farm Plans (August 15 - 16, 2017)

Alberta EFPSep 09, 2017
Alberta EFP director Paul Watson recently appeared on Call of the Land, on August 15 and August 16.Read a full...
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From coast to coast, Canadian farmers address sustainability with Environmental Farm Plans. #Canada150
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From coast to coast, Canadian farmers address sustainability with Environmental Farm Plans. #Canada150

Alberta EFPJun 23, 2017
June 14, 2017 – Leduc, Alberta – Alberta Environmental Farm Plan Every day, Canadian farmers are making choices affecting the use...
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3 Ways Environmental Planning Can Boost the Farm Finances
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3 Ways Environmental Planning Can Boost the Farm Finances

Alberta EFPJun 23, 2017
Written by Paul Watson, Alberta EFP Director. According to the Network for Business Sustainability, companies who “improve their impacts on the...
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The sustainability conundrum
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The sustainability conundrum

Alberta EFPJun 21, 2017
The food giants want it on their labels, and in the annual reports and other information they send to their...
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Alberta EFP and Canada’s National Environmental Farm Plan
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Alberta EFP and Canada’s National Environmental Farm Plan

Alberta EFPJan 12, 2017
  Updated Apr 6, 2021. Alberta EFP director Paul Watson:Interim Chair of the National Environmental Farm Plan (NEFP) Steering Committee Upon his arrival...
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National environmental farm plan urged (Western Producer, 10/11/2016)
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National environmental farm plan urged (Western Producer, 10/11/2016)

Alberta EFPNov 14, 2016
National environmental farm plan urged. Summit chair says national plan will help demonstrate sustainability and ensure market access. Link - http://www.producer.com/2016/11/national-environmental-farm-plan-urged/ OTTAWA —...