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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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