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Dealing with Used Motor Oil
Alberta EFPMay 30, 2017
Several Options available, but Exercise Caution
When it comes to disposal of farm wastes, some of producers’ most common questions involve...
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Pesticide Handling and Storage
Alberta EFPMay 29, 2017
Ontario EFP releases tips on cleaning pesticide equipment
This Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs produced the below video...
Controlling Drift from Chemical Sprays
Alberta EFPMay 29, 2017
Attention to Fundamentals is Key
With safety, liability and environmental concerns driving new developments, producers today have more options than ever...
Restore Riparian Growth Along Water Bodies
Alberta EFPMay 26, 2017
Benefits of healthy riparian areas
Riparian areas can be found next to water sources, which include creeks and rivers as well...
Install an Anti-Syphon Valve
Alberta EFPMay 26, 2017
Description
An anti-syphon valve is a type of check valve, or backflow preventer. These valves can be installed with water hoses,...
Install a solar powered off-site watering system
Alberta EFPMay 24, 2017
Off-site watering
Off-site watering describes a system where cattle drink from a trough that pumps water from a nearby water source....
FAQ: Alberta EFP renewal period
Alberta EFPMay 08, 2017
Why is Alberta EFP instituting a renewal period?
1. Alberta is the only provincial/territorial EFP that does not have a renewal...
Environmental Planning - Carving out a role in the succession of your farm
Alberta EFPApr 28, 2017
Written by Paul Watson, Alberta EFP Director.
Environmental Planning - Carving out a role in the succession of your farm
Besides all...
Renewing Environmental Farm Plans Keeps Farms Competitive in a Global Economy
Alberta EFPApr 19, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Renewing Environmental Farm Plans Keeps Farms Competitive in a Global EconomyLEDUC, Alberta, April 19, 2017 -
The...
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