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THIS WEEK: Ag Policy & Your Farm Webinar Series
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Biofuels in Canada, A Generational Shift on the Horizon
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As Canada and more markets worldwide look to increase the use of renewable fuels, the Canadian canola industry has a big opportunity to meet this growing demand as a low-carbon feedstock.
Join Steve Pratte, Canadian Canola Growers Association’s Senior Manager, Transportation and Biofuel Policy, as he examines Canada’s recent Clean Fuel Regulations and uncovers what impact it will have on all parts of the biofuel supply chain, from farmers to renewable fuel producers.
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After two years of virtually advocating on behalf of Canada’s canola farmers, Canadian Canola Growers Association is back engaging with decision-makers in person – but so is everyone else.
Join Dave Carey, CCGA’s Vice President of Government & Industry Relations, and hear how influencing ag policy requires more strategy and collaboration than ever before. Recognized as one of the most active lobby organizations, learn how CCGA brings your voice to the forefront of ag policy in Ottawa.
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This webinar series is brought to you in partnership with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, Alberta Canola, SaskCanola, and Manitoba Canola Growers Association.
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Have your voice heard - Show Your Support for Bill C-234
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On-farm innovations and efficiencies such as energy-efficient grain dryers, precision agriculture technology, anaerobic digesters and solar panels can cost hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars.
With no viable fuel alternatives, carbon surcharges pull capital from critical investments that would otherwise augment the sector’s potential to reduce emissions further and support food security.
An Exemption is the Best Solution.
To support farmers in their efforts, Bill C-234 seeks to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act to extend the exemption for qualifying farming fuel to marketable natural gas and propane. The current carbon price rebate, introduced last year through Bill C-8, does not fully account for the individual breadth of carbon surcharges applied to farms.
Farmers pay a carbon price on essential farming activities such as irrigation, grain drying, feed preparation, heating or cooling of barns and other agricultural growing structures.
Bill C-234 would provide an exemption, limited to on-farm fuel use for these necessary farm practices, allowing farmers to invest their money in the efficiency of their operations.
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The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) co-ordinates, develops and leads national initiatives to help farmers, their families and workers recognize and manage safety risks.
CASA's website has numerous resources for keeping everyone on the farm safe.
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Coffee, Donuts, & Canola - Vegreville on March 30
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Join Alberta Canola Director Jeannette Andrashewski for a quick morning meeting with the canola agronomy information you need to be growing season ready!
Thursday, March 30 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Vegreville Suites (formerly the Pomeroy)
Topics include:
- canola diseases - clubroot, verticillium, seeding diseases, and more
- canola insects - flea beetles and beyond
- canola stand establishment - get your canola crop off to the best start possible
- and answers to the questions you have
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Online Pesticide Applicator Workshop - March 23
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Your virtual opportunity to get Pesticide Applicator credits from the comfort of your home returns, March 23!
Join Farming Smarter for a full day of engaging and educating topics that will help you prepare for the 2023 season. 6 Pesticide Applicator CEU's are available.
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Order Your 2023 Blue Book Now!
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Four of Alberta’s crop commissions – Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers, and the Alberta Wheat Commission – have launched the 2023 advance ordering system for Alberta’s Crop Protection Guide, otherwise known as the Blue Book.
Order your Blue Book today or download a PDF copy for free.
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Coming Events - Before Seeding Begins
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Ag Policy & Your Farm – Biofuels in Canada, A Generational Shift on the Horizon
Tuesday, March 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online, Webinar
Join Steve Pratte, Canadian Canola Growers Association’s Senior Manager, Transportation and Biofuel Policy, as he examines Canada’s recent Clean Fuel Regulations and uncovers what impact it will have on all parts of the biofuel supply chain, from farmers to renewable fuel producers.
FCC – Review, revisit, repeat: Keeping your farm transition plan alive
Tuesday, March 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online, Webinar
Join FCC from July 2022 to March 2023 for a series of 9 virtual monthly events focused on different aspects of the farm transition process hosted by FCC Business Advisors and transition experts.
FCC Farmland Values Report
Wednesday, March 15 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online, Webinar
The FCC Farmland Values Report is being released on March 13. It looks at Canada’s regional land value trends in price per acre. Join J.P. Gervais, FCC Chief Economist, for an overview of the report’s key findings, followed by a Q&A.
Ag Policy & Your Farm – Your Voice in Ottawa
Thursday, March 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Online, Webinar
Join Dave Carey, CCGA’s Vice President of Government & Industry Relations, and hear how influencing ag policy requires more strategy and collaboration than ever before. Recognized as one of the most active lobby organizations, learn how CCGA brings your voice to the forefront of ag policy in Ottawa.
Controlled Environment Agriculture Research in RINSA
Wednesday, March 22 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Lethbridge, AB
Lethbridge College’s ‘Research in RINSA’ networking events are focused on increasing awareness of the research expertise within the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) and creating opportunities to spark collaborative projects.
2023 Pesticide Applicator Workshop
Thursday, March 23 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Online, Webinar
Your virtual opportunity to get CCA credits from the comfort of your home returns, March 23! Join Farming Smarter for a full day of engaging and educating topics that will help you prepare your farm for the 2023 season!
Coffee, Donuts, and Canola – Growing Season Ready Meeting
Thursday, March 30 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Vegreville, Alberta
Join Alberta Canola Director Jeannette Andrashewski for a coffee and donuts while getting canola agronomy updates from Clint Jurke, Keith Gabert, and Brittany Visscher – the information you need to be ready for the growing season!
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Engage with us @albertacanola
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The mission of Alberta Canola is to support the long-term success of canola farmers in Alberta through research, extension, consumer engagement, and advocacy for canola farmers.
Click here for past issues of Alberta Canola Connections and recent media releases.
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