| | Still with environmental farm plans, producers in Alberta with a reviewed Environmental Farm Plan will now each have access to an additional $20,000 in funding under the Canada-Alberta Farm Stewardship Program. The funding will provide producers with financial and technical assistance to address environmental risks on their farms through beneficial management practices. These practices aim to protect and improve the environment by maintaining or enhancing the quality of the soil, water, air and biodiversity; ensure natural resources used for agricultural production are healthy and sustainable over the long term; and support the long-term economic and environmental viability of the agriculture industry.
The preceding is a transcript of the October 11, 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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