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Former ARECA Chair Receives Award
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Jan 09, 2018L. Nadeau
Former ARECA Chair Receives Award
2018 Environmental Stewardship Award from Alberta Beef Producers on Vimeo. Former Chair of the ARECA Board of Directors Ian Murray, has been awarded the Alberta Beef Producer’s Environmental Stewardship Award for 2017. Ian joined Foothills Forage and Grazing Association 2009 and became Chair 2012. In 2014, Ian became FFGA’s Representative to...Read More
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National Environmental Farm Plan
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Dec 01, 2017L. Nadeau
National Environmental Farm Plan
On November 1-2, 2017 the second National Environmental Farm Plan Summit was held in Ottawa. Over 100 participants attended, representing commodity groups, extension services, practitioners, and research associations from each province. The Summit kicked off with a gala event sponsored by Alberta Barley’s Combine to Craft initiative, where participants got...Read More
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From coast to coast, Canadian farmers address sustainability with Environmental Farm Plans. #Canada150
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Jun 23, 2017Alberta EFP
From coast to coast, Canadian farmers address sustainability with Environmental Farm Plans. #Canada150
June 14, 2017 – Leduc, Alberta – Alberta Environmental Farm PlanEvery day, Canadian farmers are making choices affecting the use of the land for generations to come. The story of Canadian Agriculture predates the unification of the colonies; and the future is a judicious adoption of innovative technology and practices,...Read More
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The sustainability conundrum
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Jun 21, 2017Alberta EFP
The sustainability conundrum
The food giants want it on their labels, and in the annual reports and other information they send to their investors. PepsiCo, Walmart, General Mills, McDonald’s, Unilever, Sara Lee and Nestlé are among those citing the years 2020 or 2025 as targets for achieving their goals of buying “sustainably sourced”...Read More
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National environmental farm plan urged (Western Producer, 10/11/2016)
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Nov 14, 2016Alberta EFP
National environmental farm plan urged (Western Producer, 10/11/2016)
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 — Farmers and industry stakeholders meeting in Ottawa last week say it’s time for a national environmental farm plan. Just how broad that plan should be, however, is up for discussion. Twenty years...Read More
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NEFP Summit on Call of the Land
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Nov 03, 2016Alberta EFP
NEFP Summit on Call of the Land
This week, Erin Gowriluk, chair of the National Environmental Farm Plan Summit, appeared on Call of the Land to speak about the desired outcomes for the summit. Listen to the full interview here. ...Read More
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National Environmental Farm Plan in the Works
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Oct 30, 2016Alberta EFP
National Environmental Farm Plan in the Works
Article via Alberta Farmer Express (Link to Article) National Environmental Farm Plan Having a national environmental farm plan could make it easier for producers to market their commodities overseas. “We recognize that farmers have international buyers from around the world that are sourcing Canadian products from more than one jurisdiction,” said Erin Gowriluk,...Read More
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First-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit to take place this November in Ottawa
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Sep 19, 2016Alberta EFP
First-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit to take place this November in Ottawa
    First-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit to take place this November in OttawaAgri-food stakeholders are encouraged to register at www.nationalefp.caFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Calgary, Alberta), September 12, 2016 – Plans for the first-ever National Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Summit are underway in response to growing consumer-driven demand for sustainably sourced...Read More
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New Sustainable Sourcing Study Identifies Key Information for Alberta Producers
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May 18, 2016Alberta EFP
New Sustainable Sourcing Study Identifies Key Information for Alberta Producers
The market for agricultural products is increasingly influenced by activities aimed at measuring and communicating information related to sustainability. The Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) recently commissioned a study to compile the latest requirements and trends for sustainable sourcing in Canada. It was conducted by Global Ecologic Environmental Consulting and...Read More
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