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Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers. Learn about BMPs that you can adopt on your farm to reduce environmental risk.
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Species At Risk
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Species At Risk

Alberta EFPOct 04, 2016
Written by Paul Watson, Alberta EFP Director Species At Risk I’m about to launch into a most unpopular topic: species at risk...
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Species at Risk Initiative
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Species at Risk Initiative

Alberta EFPJan 26, 2016
SPECIES AT RISK COMPONENT ADDED TO ALBERTA ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN Attaining these designations will expand markets for Alberta producers Alberta species at...
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4R Nutrient Stewardship
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4R Nutrient Stewardship

Alberta EFPAug 23, 2014
Our director, Paul Watson, was recently interviewed for the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program which gives producers across Canada science-based information...
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Expect rural septic systems to be in the news more
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Expect rural septic systems to be in the news more

Alberta EFPJul 03, 2012
Pressure is on to manage better It is always amazing to consider how much work a farm septic system does. The...
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Water tests help prevent human and animal illness on farm and ranches
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Water tests help prevent human and animal illness on farm and ranches

Alberta EFPAug 23, 2006
Water tests help prevent human and animal illness on farm and ranches August 23, 2006: A water test tailored to the needs...
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Knowledge of the land key to a safe and efficient septic system
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Knowledge of the land key to a safe and efficient septic system

Alberta EFPJun 15, 2006
Knowledge of the land key to a safe and efficient septic system June 15, 2006: Septic system problems can be minimized by...
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Help available for decommissioning inactive water wells
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Help available for decommissioning inactive water wells

Alberta EFPJun 13, 2006
Help available for decommissioning inactive water wells June 13, 2006: More producers than ever are asking about the best ways to plug...
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Alberta farmers list top five on-farm environmental actions
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Alberta farmers list top five on-farm environmental actions

Alberta EFPNov 25, 2005
Alberta farmers list top five on-farm environmental actions November 25, 2005: An ongoing survey of the more than 3,100 Alberta farmers who...