Jun 11, 2020Alberta EFP
Apr 22, 2019Alberta EFP
5 Reasons to Start an EFP
On Earth Day (with everyone enjoying warmer temperatures), our thoughts in agriculture turn to how to be good stewards of the land. Here is our list of why Alberta farmers choose to have an environmental farm plan. 1. Farmers live where they work It is one of the few occupations where the...Read More
Sep 09, 2017Alberta EFP
Call of the Land - Alberta EFP Updates and Harmonizing Farm Plans (August 15 - 16, 2017)
Alberta EFP director Paul Watson recently appeared on Call of the Land, on August 15 and August 16.Read a full transcript of his interviews below. Click here to listen to the interviews and for more Call of the Land.The Environmental Farm Plan was launched in Alberta in 2003, and now...Read More
Jun 23, 2017Alberta EFP
3 Ways Environmental Planning Can Boost the Farm Finances
Written by Paul Watson, Alberta EFP Director.According to the Network for Business Sustainability, companies who “improve their impacts on the environment” stand to increase revenues, as “customers will pay up to 10 percent more for products that are green…or ethical.” Alberta farmers and ranchers are becoming increasingly aware of...Read More
Jun 09, 2017Alberta EFP
How to Build Operational Efficiency with Environmental Farm Plans
Written by Paul Watson, Alberta EFP Director. Environmental farm planning can help you improve your farm well beyond doing the right thing for the environment. The impacts can reach to all areas of your business from strategy and marketing to financial and operations. In this post consider that environmental farm planning...Read More
May 08, 2017Alberta EFP
FAQ: Alberta EFP renewal period
Why is Alberta EFP instituting a renewal period?1. Alberta is the only provincial/territorial EFP that does not have a renewal period. EFP is harmonizing nationally and we expect that all EFPs will need to harmonize their renewal period.2. EFPs are part of sustainable sourcing programs in Canada (potato sustainability...Read MoreApr 28, 2017Alberta EFP
Environmental Planning - Carving out a role in the succession of your farm
Written by Paul Watson, Alberta EFP Director. Environmental Planning - Carving out a role in the succession of your farm Besides all of the expected reasons to have an environmental farm plan, one often overlooked reason is the opportunity to engage youth in your operation. If your farm is looking for a...Read MoreApr 19, 2017Alberta EFP