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Burning Wastes
Alberta EFPJun 04, 2017
The best bet is to reduce, reuse, recycle and not burn at all
The burning of farm wastes is subject to...
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Nutrient Management Program
Alberta EFPJun 02, 2017
Three basic things producers should know
When it comes to on-farm environmental stewardship, few topics generate more questions or controversy than...
Testing Manure
Alberta EFPJun 02, 2017
It’s the only way to know nutrient levels for sure
Manure can be a valuable source of crop nutrients that can...
Short-Term Manure Storage
Alberta EFPJun 02, 2017
Meeting regulations a starting point
The safe storage of manure is a relatively simple challenge from an environmental perspective. In Alberta,...
Testing Your Soil to Determine Alkaline and Alkali Soil Content
Alberta EFPJun 02, 2017
A question that comes up repeatedly among producers completing an EFP is what is the difference between “alkaline” and “alkali”...
Cleaning Equipment When Moving Between Fields
Alberta EFPMay 31, 2017
Prevents Contamination, Often Required by Law in Alberta
Cleaning farm equipment is often a time consuming process. For this reason, many...
Shelterbelts
Alberta EFPMay 31, 2017
Are they better curved or straight?
Shelterbelts are developed or natural stands of trees, lined up along a fence line, which...
Conservation Tillage and Air-seed Openers
Alberta EFPMay 31, 2017
New study helps farmers identify opener options
Farmers considering conservation tillage or those already doing it often have the same question:...
Controlling Fire Risks in Shelterbelts
Alberta EFPMay 31, 2017
Give the fire as little fuel as possible
Shelterbelts offer a wide range of benefits to a farm operation. They provide...
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