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Learn about recent updates for the EFP program, other agri-environmental programs, and how EFP plays into agricultural markets.

Beneficial Management Practices

Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers. Learn about BMPs that you can adopt on your farm to reduce environmental risk.

Publications

Brochures, fact sheets, reports developed by Alberta EFP.

Webbook

Video tutorials to assist you through the entire process of the environmental farm plan.

Alberta EFP

Navigating Manure Storage: What Producers Need to Know

Alberta EFPAug 31, 2023
When it comes to responsible farming practices, manure management is a critical aspect that farmers in Alberta, need to be...

Wetland Policy

Alberta EFPAug 24, 2023
Landowner’s Guide to Wetland Policy Wetland policy in Alberta plays a pivotal role in shaping the conservation and sustainable management of...

The past five years

Alberta EFPJun 23, 2023
Alberta Environmental Farm Plan: Empowering Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Stewardship

Celebrating 20 Years

Alberta EFPJun 05, 2023
As we recently hit our 20th anniversary, we find ourselves looking back and reflecting. What started as a single 4” binder in the early-2000s has grown into a strong and supportive voice for Alberta’s farmers.

Introducing EFP 4.0

Alberta EFPMay 19, 2023
Our newest and latest version of the EFP webbook (version 4.0) is ready for you. It’s easier to use, and we believe it will make for a better experience for our users – Alberta agricultural producers.

New Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP) Cost-Share Programs

Alberta EFPApr 24, 2023
The Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (SCAP), through the provincial government, recently released its cost-share programs. Three of the programs require...

Soil Management

Alberta EFPMar 13, 2023
What you should know Profitable food production depends on healthy, productive soil. Damaged soil produces far less today and in the...

Pasture Management

Alberta EFPMar 13, 2023
In April we start gearing up to move our livestock to pasture. Chapter 22 in the Alberta EFP workbook gives...

Continuing to Link Sustainable Alberta Agriculture to the World

Alberta EFPFeb 10, 2023
 Consumers are continuing to be more interested in how their food is grown, processed and brought to market. The international agricultural...