| | The Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO) is proud to have partnered with the Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas in developing and supporting a new course for the oil and gas industry. Understanding Agriculture 101 is a three-part course that includes a presentation, an interactive exercise and a CD planning resource.
“The course is a two-hour session that provides factual information, interactive exercises and working tools to help anyone working in the oil and gas industry learn how to work more effectively within agricultural communities,” says Graham Gilchrist, Assistant Farmers’ Advocate for Rural Affairs, Edmonton. “Creating a better understanding of the agricultural industry will help industry and landowners realize better results with less conflict and create a win-win for all.”
ConocoPhillips, Trident Exploration and Quicksilver Resources were involved in the development of the program. In addition to these companies, other participants include Synergy Alberta, Butte Action Committee, the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, landowners, Apache, Encana, Nexen, and Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
“It is exciting to see the energy sector commit to building better relationships with the agricultural community,” adds Gilchrist. “This course will foster greater understanding and will be a benefit to many Albertans and energy companies. The FAO wishes to thank all of the partners involved.”
For further information on the course, contact Gilchrist at the FAO (780) 427-2433.
Contact: Graham Gilchrist (780) 427-2433 |
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