Jul 03, 2012Alberta EFP
Expect rural septic systems to be in the news more
Pressure is on to manage better It is always amazing to consider how much work a farm septic system does. The numbers are daunting. Alberta Municipal Affairs estimates the average person produces 340 litres of wastewater that flows through a sewage treatment system every day. A family in a three-bedroom house,...Read MoreAug 23, 2006Alberta EFP
Water tests help prevent human and animal illness on farm and ranches
Water tests help prevent human and animal illness on farm and ranches August 23, 2006: A water test tailored to the needs of a farm or ranch is the key to safer water sources on agricultural operations, says a water specialist with Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (AAFRD) in Red Deer. An...Read MoreJun 15, 2006Alberta EFP
Knowledge of the land key to a safe and efficient septic system
Knowledge of the land key to a safe and efficient septic system June 15, 2006: Septic system problems can be minimized by making sure a system meets the needs of the farm and is a good match for the environment around it, say those on the forefront of on-farm environmental stewardship in...Read MoreJun 13, 2006Alberta EFP
Help available for decommissioning inactive water wells
Help available for decommissioning inactive water wells June 13, 2006: More producers than ever are asking about the best ways to plug inactive water wells, says a water specialist on the front lines of the agricultural industry. The process is called decommissioning, and it’s the official term that means the job has been...Read MoreNov 25, 2005Alberta EFP