May 13, 2021Alberta EFP
Sep 05, 2018L. Nadeau
Fertilizer Handling and Storage
Ontario EFP releases tips on handling and storing fertilizer This Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs produced the below video in 2015 with some useful tips on storing and handling fertilizers on the farm. Please note, that if you have completed an Alberta EFP, Ontario’s risk rating 4 is...Read More
Jun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Protecting Water Supply - Developed and Natural
Both play key roles in the overall sustainability of a farm or ranchAlthough the terms “water source” and “water body” are sometimes used interchangeably in casual conversation, for the purposes of the Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program they are defined differently. A key distinction between water sources and water bodies...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Preventing Freezing of Off-Site Watering Systems
Off-site pasture watering for cattle, where water is pumped from a well or dugout into a trough, is becoming more popular with cattle producers in all regions. It protects water sources and provides clean water to cattle, and that has been shown to improve cattle performance.One concern for many producers...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Backflow Prevention
Exactly where depends on the situation There’s no faster way to contaminate farm water supplies than a backflow of polluted or contaminated water. One of the chief causes of backflow is the connection of contaminated or polluted water to potable water. A common example of this occurs when a cross-connection of...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Treating Your Well With Chlorine
A little chlorine applied regularly is the best betQuestions about water well disinfection are among the most common questions water specialists hear from producers. It is acceptable to use chlorine, but regular application is the safest and most efficient solution, says Bob Buchanan, a water specialist with Alberta Agriculture and...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Managing a Well Closer Than Minimum Distance From a Livestock Yard
Water testing and knowledge of ‘grandfathering’ keyPrior to the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) in 2001, it was a common practice for producers to drill a new well close to barns and corrals. The reason was simple: that was where the water was needed for cattle.AOPA regulations now dictate a...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP
Filling in Well Pits or Using Pitless Adaptors
How best to manage well pits — those lined, shallow excavations once commonly used to control water distribution and keep well pumps from freezing — is a frequently asked question among producers attending EFP workshops.Because of the safety and contamination risks well pits can present, it has been illegal to...Read MoreJun 04, 2017Alberta EFP