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How to Dispose of Rinsate from Tanks
Alberta EFPMay 30, 2017
The onus is on producers
A common question from producers is how to deal with spray rinsate, the chemical residue solution...
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Beneficial Management Practices
Preventing Fuel Leaks
Alberta EFPMay 30, 2017
If done properly, only one extra level of containment is necessary
Producers are becoming increasingly aware of the contamination risks fuel...
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...
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....
Guest Blog: Katheryn Taylor, MULTISAR Coordinator
Alberta EFPJan 26, 2017
Written by Katheryn Taylor, MULTISAR Coordinator
MULTISAR is a voluntary stewardship program that is focused on achieving multi-species conservation at a...
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