| | Congratulations going out to Brown Creek Ranch, winners of this year’s Alberta Beef Producers Environmental Stewardship Award. The operation is owned and operated by Brian and Shaunere Lane, just west of Claresholm. Since assuming ownership of Brown Creek Ranch in 1997, the Lanes have returned bare pasture to productive forage, decreased weeds and increased the amount of native vegetation. This has involved numerous changes such as eliminating the use of corrals for feeding, leading to better air quality and soil and vegetation improvements due to less manure concentration. Brian says there are two very important aspects involving his environmental practices.
Interview with Brian Lane (0:08 seconds) (44 Kb)
The preceding is a transcript of the December 7, 2006 program. There may be some omissions due to last minute changes. For further information, contact Caitlynn Reesor at (780) 422-3981 or Ken Blackley at (780) 422-3951. |
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