Programs & Services

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Community Pasture Program

Main objectives include conservation of resource and utilization for grazing. Application form for NEW clients only - those who have never been allotted cattle in PFRA pastures. Current patrons will receive forms in the mail.

• Program summary
• Download application form

Application Deadline: November 1, 2004.

Canada-Alberta Farm Water Program (CAFWP)

The new program is jointly funded by the federal government and provincial government. Federal dollars are contributed through the recently signed Agriculture Policy Framework Implementation Agreement.

For more information, visit the Alberta Provincial web site

Application Deadline: Producers have until March 31, 2005, to complete their projects and until April 15, 2005 to submit their application. .

Shelterbelt Program

Works to enhance environmental sustainability and biodiversity through the use of shelterbelts and contributes to economic development by encouraging diversification in areas such as agroforestry.

• Program summary
• Application form for Alberta
• Application form for Peace River district of British Columbia
• Application form for Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Application Deadline for all provinces : March 15 of every year for delivery of tree seedlings that spring.

Shelterbelt Enhancement Program

This program is designed to reduce greenhouse gases through increased shelterbelt plantings on agricultural lands across the Prairies.

• Program summary
• Application form for all provinces

Application Deadline: September 30, 2004 for spring 2005 delivery.

Prairie Grain Roads Program (PGRP)

This program provides assistance to upgrade some of the municipal roads in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Peace River region of British Columbia and provincial highways in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Peace River region of British Columbia that are used for the transportation of grain.

• Program summary

Alberta

• Application Package for Road Construction in 2005
• Application Instructions

Manitoba

• Application Package for Road Construction in 2005
• Application Instructions
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada Information Requirements
• Project Approval Special Provisions

Saskatchewan

• Application Package for Road Construction in 2005
• Application Instructions

National Programs delivered by PFRA

• Greencover Canada Program: A five-year, $110 million Government of Canada initiative, is is expected to improve grassland management practices, protect water quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance biodiversity and wildlife habitat. For more information, please visit the Greencover Canada web site.
• National Water Supply Expansion Program: The National Water Supply Expansion Program (NWSEP) is a four-year, $60-million initiative under the APF. The NWSEP supports the Environment element of the APF through the development, enhancement and protection of vital water resources to help address water constraints in agricultural areas of Canada. For more information, please visit the National Water Supply Expansion Program web site.

PFRA Services

In addition to financial assistance, PFRA also offers technical assistance in a wide range of areas including:

• land and water conservation planning
• soil and water engineering
• water supply development and wastewater treatment
• agrology
• shelterbelt planning
• environmental analysis
• economic analysis
• rangelands management
• irrigation development and planning
• project management
• GIS analysis
• surveying and drafting

For more information, please contact the PFRA office nearest you.