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Chef Tour

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Wed, 3 Jun 2009 09:13:00 -0600

The chef tour brings 136 chefs from 70 of the top restaurants in Calgary and Banff, Alberta together with producers in Southern Alberta.

Farm Sitters

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:10:00 -0600

What do farmers do when they want to take a holiday, vacation or need some extra help? Call for a Farm Sitter.

Soil Foodweb Canada

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:09:00 -0600

SOIL FOODWEB, located in Vulcan,
Alberta is one of 8 labs worldwide
measuring the biology in soil and
promoting the soil foodweb approach
to growing plants commercially
anywhere.

Sustainable Soil Solutions

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:03:00 -0600

Starting with healthy soil goes a long way in ensuring a good harvest in the fall.

Ag Safety Week

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sat, 9 May 2009 10:32:00 -0600

This years Ag Safety Week theme was about personal protective equipment. The Alberta farm Safety Centre interviewed one family who found out first hand the value of safety equipment.

Water Conflict Resolution

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Thu, 9 Apr 2009 08:08:00 -0600

When two or more groups require use of a limited resource such as water, there are bound to be conflicts. MaryLou Smith, Vice President of Aqua Engineering, Fort Collins, Colorado specializes in Water Conflict Resolution.

Carbon Trading 101 Workshop

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:48:00 -0600

Alberta's the first juristrisction in North America to implement a carbon offset trading system.

Water Agriculture & the Environment

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:53:00 -0600

Management of water resources has to set a balance between the needs of the environment and the economy.

Water Reform in Australia

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Mon, 9 Mar 2009 16:13:00 -0600

Australia has experienced several long, severe droughts and has made many changes to their water management systems including water trading. What can Alberta learn from Australia's experiences.

Climate Change and Water Resources

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sun, 1 Mar 2009 11:45:00 -0700

How might climate change affect water resources in Southern Alberta

ALberta Beef Producers

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 21:38:00 -0700

The Alberta Beef Producers organization began in 1969 and its purpose is to represent the collective interests of those who raise cattle.

New Case IH Class 9 9120

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sun, 8 Feb 2009 11:06:00 -0700

introduce their new class 9 model 9120 at Hi-Way Service, Lethbridge, Alberta

Fertilizer

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 11:24:00 -0700

Farmers today are feeling the pinch when it comes to input costs since fertilizer prices have risen dramatically in the past two years.

ASPB Range Health and Ecology Workshop

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:55:00 -0700

The Alberta Society of Professional Biologists Range Health and Ecology Assessment Workshop held near Vauxhall, Alberta

Mung Bean Potential in Alberta

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:35:00 -0700

Research is underway on the adaptability of mung bean as a new pulse crop for Alberta.
The Mung bean is used in three main food products: bean sprouts, bean flour and dahl.

On Farm Food Safety Workshop

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:22:00 -0700

The Alberta Sheep and Wool Commission recently sponsored an On Farm Food Safety Workshop.

House Concerts

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 12:28:00 -0700

Home Routes brings world class musicians to concerts in private homes across the Canadian Prairies.

Fall Farm Safety Tip

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:02:00 -0700

Harvest time is a dangerous time for farm families and workers according to The Alberta Farm Safety Centre.

Composting Feed Lot Manure

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Mon, 1 Dec 2008 13:53:00 -0700

With the high cost of fuel and fertilizer there's more interest in manure and composting in agriculture.

New Farm Safety Instructors

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:34:00 -0700

With the addition of several new instructors the Alberta Farm Safety Centre in Raymond, Alberta is now able to deliver their safety programs to schools across the province.

Agronomists

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:27:00 -0700

Many farmers rely on the services and advise provided by agriculture consultants, and agronomists to assist them in making the many decisions they must make each day.

Controling The Pea Leaf Weevil

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:33:00 -0700

Dr. Hector Carcamo, PhD a research Scientist specializing in insect pest management at the Lethbridge Research Centre is working to help farmers manage this new pest.

Etzikom Museum

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 18:29:00 -0700

Volunteers in Etzikom turned their former high school into an extraordinary museum.

Knapweed Rodeo

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:01:00 -0600

Spotted Knapweed is one of several invasive species of weeds that are finding there way into Alberta. It's effects can be devastating to rangeland.

Day with a Beekeeper

regone@k2com.com (farm.tv) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:58:00 -0600

If the bees make the honey. What does a beekeeper do all day? We spend a day with Art Andrews of Chinook honey Company to find out.