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Jul. 20/22 Articles
AFSC summer students gain new skills

Each summer Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) welcomes a number of summer students in a variety of roles. These students learn firsthand about AFSC, the agriculture industry, and of ...

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Jun. 16/22 Articles
Youth speaking competition explores issues facing agriculture

Each year Alberta youth have a unique opportunity to explore some of the big issues facing food and agriculture while polishing their public speaking skills.

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May. 19/22 Articles
Preparing the next generation of farmers

Aspiring farmers have a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn about farming through the Young Agrarians Apprenticeship Program. Open to participants from both rural and urban the ...

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Apr. 20/22 Articles
Tips for managing fatigue on the farm

Farming is often a non-stop job and certain times of the year, particularly spring and late summer/early fall, can be even busier. These seasons often involve long hours, physically and mentally of ...

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Dec. 16/21 Articles
Squeal on pigs: Tackling Alberta’s feral pig problem

It’s time to squeal on feral pigs in Alberta.

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Nov. 18/21 Articles
4-H grows future leaders

There’s a future in agriculture in Alberta, and that future is supported by young Albertans who demonstrate outstanding community support, leadership and commitment to agriculture and rural ...

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Oct. 21/21
Building resiliency: AFSC offers free mental health training to farmers

It’s a familiar image—a strong, silent farmer weathering the storm alone, dealing with the challenges of weather conditions, markets and everything else farming can throw at them.

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Aug. 19/21 Articles
Talk It Out —Taking charge of your mental health

2021 has been a challenging year for Alberta's producers. In many places, too little moisture and too much heat have created extremely stressful situations for producers as they grapple with the at ...

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Jun. 17/21 Articles
Exploring dogs’ power to detect crop diseases

Dogs have an innate ability to detect scents, and with training, they can pinpoint explosive materials, drugs, missing people, and human remains. This is due to the over 300 million olfactory in ...

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May. 20/21 Articles
Farm safety plays role in risk management puzzle

Farming can be a risky business. Over the years, threats posed by weather, global markets, and regulations have led to the development of a number of tools to help farmers manage these risks.

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Apr. 15/21 Articles
Business Bootcamp helps new farmers develop their business plan

Starting a farm from scratch can be an overwhelming prospect. You need a business plan, an understanding of financials, risk management, financial backing and more.

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