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Celebrating 20 Years
AEFP in the News
Jun 05, 2023Alberta EFP
Celebrating 20 Years
As we recently hit our 20th anniversary, we find ourselves looking back and reflecting. What started as a single 4” binder in the early-2000s has grown into a strong and supportive voice for Alberta’s farmers.Read More
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Introducing EFP 4.0
AEFP in the News
May 19, 2023Alberta EFP
Introducing EFP 4.0
Our newest and latest version of the EFP webbook (version 4.0) is ready for you. It’s easier to use, and we believe it will make for a better experience for our users – Alberta agricultural producers.Read More
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New Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Cost-Share Programs
AEFP in the News
Apr 24, 2023Alberta EFP
New Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Cost-Share Programs
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), through the provincial government, recently released its cost-share programs. Three of the programs require an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP): 1. The Efficient Grain Handling Program 2. Farm Technology Program 3. The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) is a new program and was...Read More
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Manure Storage
EFP Workbook
Mar 20, 2023Alberta EFP
Manure Storage
During the month of March, we begin to think about how our manure is stored, when and how will be cleared and how it’s management affects the life of our livestock. The Alberta EFP webbook chapter on Manure Storage covers the storage of manure. If you store manure in a...Read More
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Soil Management
EFP Workbook
Mar 13, 2023Alberta EFP
Soil Management
What you should know Profitable food production depends on healthy, productive soil. Damaged soil produces far less today and in the future. Production Goals A good soil management program is designed to maintain or improve soil health and productivity by: Protecting the soil from degradation by erosion and salinization; Maintaining or increasing soil organic matter; Reducing...Read More
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Pasture Management
EFP Workbook
Mar 13, 2023Alberta EFP
Pasture Management
In April we start gearing up to move our livestock to pasture. Chapter 22 in the Alberta EFP workbook gives you a great start with these resources and background. What you should know Good pasture management is important not only for forage and livestock production but also for maintaining healthy ecosystems. A...Read More
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Continuing to Link Sustainable Alberta Agriculture to the World
Sustainable Sourcing
Feb 10, 2023Alberta EFP
Continuing to Link Sustainable Alberta Agriculture to the World
 Consumers are continuing to be more interested in how their food is grown, processed and brought to market. The international agricultural industry is implementing sustainable sourcing programs and the industry in Alberta and Canada will need to keep pace with these changes. This new normal has programs appearing at a fevered...Read More
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Trees, Shelterbelts, Woodlot and Bush
EFP Workbook
Jan 23, 2023Alberta EFP
Trees, Shelterbelts, Woodlot and Bush
From Chapter 6 of the EFP workbookRead More
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On Farm Climate Action Fund
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Aug 12, 2022Alberta EFP
On Farm Climate Action Fund
Producer Dollars Available First announced in Budget 2021, the $200-million On-Farm Climate Action Fund is an initiative to help farmers tackle climate change. The Fund is part of the Government of Canada’s Agricultural Climate Solutions initiative, which falls under the $4 billion Natural Climate Solutions Fund, a program managed by Natural Resources Canada,...Read More
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