Agricultural News

Do you want to plant trees on your property? Our Tree Seedling Program for residents is in its fourth year, and orders are now open! 

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering a free, online course, focused on managing your farm finances, to assist producers in building knowledge and learning on their own time.

Check out the upcoming AFSC deadlines and don't forget to pay crop insurance premiums before June 25, for an early payment discount!

The rapid completion of seeding operations has been followed by a similarly rapid emergence of the 2025 crop, with the emergence of major crops having reached 95 per cent, significantly ahead of the 5-year average.

Saddle Hills County is excited to welcome Megan Evans, Executive Director of the Alberta Invasive Species Council for ‘The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly: Plant Identification’, an engaging presentation on invasive species and how to identify them. 

Wildfire season is here, and knowing the risks on your farm, as well as having tools for fire prevention and damage reduction, is key to minimize damage to your farm! 

Interested in learning about what role municipalities play in wetland stewardship and conservation? The Alberta Municipal Wetland Guide: Working with Wetlands, is now available. 

The Canadian Pork Council, with the support of Alberta Pork and the other provincial pork organizations, has launched PigLEARN, an online training platform for Canadian pork producers.

Provincial seeding for major crops has progressed to 90 per cent complete, up from 72 per cent last week and ahead of the 5-year average of 81 per cent.

When the going gets tough, Albertans stick together. That’s why Alberta’s government recently launched the new 'Buy Local' campaign to benefit hard-working Albertans, producers, and businesses.