Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers.

Register via Eventbrite: https://EnvironmentalFarmPlanning.eventbrite.ca.

March 23, 2023  |  10 AM - 4 PM  |  Lacombe County Administration Office (Hwy 12 and RR 27-4)

The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program helps you identify and address environmental risks in your operation. It will also increase your understanding of beneficial management practices related to environmental issues. Increase your profitability and qualify for grant funding through EFP certification.

The Farmer Pesticide Certification course is a tool intended to help farmers to reduce risks associated with pesticide use.

This course is recommended under the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan, but is also mandatory for farmers who wish to use restricted pesticides that require certification. The day consists of 7 modules with an exam.

More info: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/farmer-pesticide-training-certificate-course.

March 16, 2023  |  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  |  Blackfalds Community Centre, 4810 Womacks Road, Blackfalds, AB

Register via Eventbrite: https://farmerpesticidetraining.eventbrite.ca.

Cost = $50+GST

Chad Evans, of Evans Law Office, will provide an overview of contracts for agricultural producers.

Contracts are a necessary tool in most agricultural businesses. Learn about writing contracts, what is to be included, and options to enforce whether your contract is with an oil and gas company or for agricultural production.

March 9, 2023  |  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  |  Penhold Regional Multiplex, 1 Waskasoo Avenue, Penhold

Register via Eventbrite: https://developing-contracts-for-your-agricultural-business.eventbrite.ca.

Ted Nibourg (former Business Management Specialist with Alberta Agriculture & Forestry) will be speaking on topics, such as:

• Land value trends
• Cash rent
• Production & commodity prices
• Calculating & negotiating fair prices (for both renters and landowners)

February 23, 2023  |  6:30 - 8:30 PM | Blackfalds Community Centre, 4810 Womacks Road, Blackfalds, AB

Register via eventbrite: https://landrentals.eventbrite.ca or call 403-782-8959.

Cost is $20+GST.