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Livestock and poultry producers impacted by water shortage and drought conditions can receive streamlined temporary livestock water assistance through Alberta Environment and Protected Areas (EPA).
Producers who have an urgent need for water should contact EPA for support to identify alternative water sources and receive authorization for use under the Water Act.
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Do more Ag is thrilled to share that the Do More Agriculture foundation has launched AgTalk, a peer-to-peer support platform powered by Togetherall, this summer.
AgTalk is available 24/7 to those 16+ who live, work and play in the Canadian agricultural industry. The platform provides a safe and anonymous space for individuals to connect, share, and receive support from a community of peers who truly understand their unique experiences.
W e understand that mental health journeys are deeply personal, and everyone progresses at their own pace. AgTalk is designed to support individuals in their next steps toward improving their mental wellbeing, allowing them to share and connect when they are ready. The clinically moderated environment provides an added layer of support and wellbeing for our community.
This platform, powered by Togetherall, provides a free and secure environment for open discussions on mental health, both in English and French.
To register or learn more, please visit domore.ag/agtalk.
Please see below CFA’s press release regarding their response to the FPT Roundtable and conclusion of last week’s meetings on behalf of all their members. Our Executive Director, Ashley Scott was in attendance and represented our producers on behalf of the National Sheep Network (NSN).
CFA - English press release:
https://conta.cc/3pYz6yH
This week, the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Agriculture held their annual conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
ALP's Executive Director, Ashley Scott, was in attendance on behalf of the National Sheep Network (NSN), to advocate on behalf of sheep producers across the country.
Read the AAFC FPT News Release here
Fall 2023 term - A focus on underrepresented groups
As an agriculture employer, you rely on many different skill sets to accomplish the day-to-day tasks required to run your business. With the sector evolving constantly, the need for new skills is only going to be greater.
CAHRC's Growing Opportunities wage subsidy program supports agriculture employers as they hire post-secondary students for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements. Funding covers up to 50% of wages, unless you hire a student that is one of the following: a first-year student, woman in STEM, Indigenous student, newcomer to Canada, visible minority or persons with disabilities. In that case, funding covers up to 70% of wages.
Funded by the Government of Canada through the Student Work Placement Program, Growing Opportunities is available for registered Canadian businesses, start-ups, and not-for-profits related to the primary agriculture sector.
This is your opportunity to bring in new skills and play a part in growing the future of the AgriWorkforce. Applications for placements will be available for Fall 2023 term on August 1, 2023.
Not sure if you qualify? View the eligibility criteria here.
For more information, contact Rebecca Balsdon, Stakeholder Engagement Specialist, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Please find below a survey about participation in various components of Canadian genetic improvement programs, including animal identification, registration, performance recording, use of on-farm management software, and genetic evaluation. The survey is being done as part of a project to integrate genetic services across multiple species (see below for more information on the project).
We would greatly appreciate your cooperation in completing the survey, which should take 10 to 15 minutes. The survey can be accessed online at: https://forms.gle/pKAXPQEyhQeezeX87
We have agreed to distribute the survey to our members, and in return will have access to the results. The survey will be open for responses until July 31, 2023. Please complete the survey at your earliest convenience.
If you require a hard copy version of the survey, please contact Brianna Sullivan by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Thank you for your cooperation,
About the Integrated Genetic Services Project
The survey is being conducted as part of a 3 year project entitled ‘National integrated genetic services for breeders across multiple species in Canada’. Participants in the project include the Canadian Sheep Breeders Association, the Canadian Goat Society, the Canadian Meat Goat Association, the Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock (CGIL) at the University of Guelph, the Canadian Centre for Swine Improvement (CCSI), Le Centre d’expertise en production ovine du Québec (CEPOQ), Ontario Sheep Farmers (OSF), the Canadian Livestock Records Corporation (CLRC), AgSights, EweManage and Lactanet. An update on what the project has accomplished until last October is attached.
At the Thursday, June 15, 2023 ALP Board Meeting, the upcoming July 5, 2023 Town Hall meeting was discussed by your Directors. Unfortunately, due to poor registration numbers by producers and no speakers confirmed for the producer panel, they have made the decision to cancel this event.
Even though the meeting itself is cancelled, ALP still wanted to share the meeting pack that was put together as it provides important, written updates for our producers to be aware of.
Download the Information Package here