BRAZEAU COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD MEETING
May 16, 2018 BRAZEAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD MEETING AGENDA DATE: 2018 05 16 TIME: 10:00 a.m. PLACE: COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, EOC ROOM
Call to Order Present
1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Page 1 – 2)
2. Adoption of the minutes of the ASB Meeting of April 18, 2018 (Pages 3 – 7)
3. Business Arising
4. 11:00 a.m. Public Input Session
5. Agriculture Reports for May 2018
a)r ofManage Agricultural Services (Page 8)
b) Members Report
c) Alberta Key Contact Report – Toso Bozic (Pages 9)
6. Old Business
a) Farm Family Awards – Application Deadline May 1, 2018 (Pages 10 – 16)
b) Meet the new Agricultural Fieldman – M. Schwab
c) Wild Boar Program Conditions (Page 17)
d) AG – 26 Clubroot Policy (Pages 18 – 21)
e) Slow Growing Grasses (Pages 22 – 30)
f) Seed Packet Contents
7. New Business a) 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award – Deadline for Nominations is July 15, 2018 (Pages 31 – 35)
b) Plastics Recycling Program (Pages 36 – 37)
c) Breton Agricultural Society Farmers Day 2018 – Sponsorship Request (Page 38) 1 8. Correspondence/Items for Information a) 2018 Meeting Schedule (Page 39)
b) Email correspondence regarding Wood Biomass For Sale/Wanted from T. Bozic (Page 40)
d) Email on Insurance Premiums (Page 41)
Adjournment
2 MINUTES OF THE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD MEETING DATED WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 2018 HELD AT BRAZEAU COUNTY EOC ROOM
CALL TO ORDER M. Schwab, Chairperson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
PRESENT M. Schwab, Chairperson S. Wheale, Vice‐Chairperson J. Whaley, Interim Chief Administrative Officer W. Noga, Acting Assistant Agricultural Fieldman T. London, Recording Secretary B. Guyon, Reeve A. Heinrich, Councillor L. Wentland, Member at Large D. Movald, Member at Large
ABSENT T. Bozic, Key Contact, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry B. Gabrielson, Member at Large
ADDITIONS TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Additions and Adoption of Agenda Emergent Item Introduction of Agricultural Services Staff New Business c) Clubroot Policy d) Email re. Cheerios Bring Back the Bees Campaign
41/18 Moved by D. Movald to adopt the agenda with the additions. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes
42/18 Moved by A. Heinrich to adopt the minutes of the Agricultural Service Board meeting of March 28, 2018 as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
EMERGENT ITEM Emergent Item M. Schwab read aloud information about the new Manager of Agricultural Services, Dawnia McCann, including her municipal experience, education and background. D. McCann will officially start her position on April 23, 2018 and be present at the next ASB meeting. ASB Minutes 04 18 18 Page 1 of 5
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W. Noga, Acting Assistant Agricultural Fieldman, formally introduced himself to the board and spoke about his background, education, experience and goals. W. Noga will assume his new position as the Assistant Agricultural Fieldman on April 23, 2018.
AGRICULTURE Agricultural Fieldman’s Reports April 2018 REPORTS W. Noga verbally reviewed the submitted joint Agricultural Fieldman and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman report.
D. Movald inquired about what kind of grass seed is used for roadsides and suggested to refer to his report from last year for slow growing varieties that require limited maintenance.
43/18 Moved by B. Guyon to direct Administration to look at different varieties of grass seed mixes for roadsides. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
44/18 Moved by S. Wheale to accept the Acting Agricultural Fieldman’s report for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
MEMBERS’ REPORT Members’ Reports Councillor A. Heinrich reported on: Calving
Reeve B. Guyon reported on: Council Approved Energy Efficiency Model Alberta Energy Efficiency
Councillor S. Wheale reported on: Calving Aggie Days – Calgary
Member at Large L. Wentland reported on: Fencing Calving
Member at Large D. Movald reported on: Spring conditions
Chairperson M. Schwab reported on: Rural Electrification Association (REA) Annual General Meeting Encouraged board members to get involved in REA
ASB Minutes 04 18 18 Page 2 of 5
4 Insurance – Ways to lower your monthly premium include: good credit rating, higher deductible, security system.
45/18 Moved by B. Guyon to direct Administration to write a paper regarding how to save on insurance premiums. CARRIED UNANIMOULSY
J. Whaley, Interim Chief Administrative Officer joined the meeting at 10:50 a.m.
46/18 Moved by A. Heinrich to accept members’ reports for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
OLD BUSINESS Old Business
Agricultural Rental Equipment Follow‐Up W. Noga updated the board on the next steps to move forward with the aerator demonstration in Brazeau County.
47/18 Moved by S. Wheale to accept report on Agricultural Rental Equipment follow‐up for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Sample Weed Report Letter ASB directed to add the bold header “Property Weed Analysis”, make it clear throughout the letter that this is a provincial program and fix typo.
48/18 Moved by L. Wentland to accept the sample weed report letter as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
NEW BUSINESS New Business
Farm Family Awards Board discussed potential Farm Family Award nominees.
49/18 Moved by D. Movald to bring back the nominees to the next ASB meeting for final decision. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Clubroot Policy Board discussed the Clubroot issue in the region and how it affects Brazeau County. ASB Minutes 04 18 18 Page 3 of 5
5 50/18 Moved by S. Wheale to bring AG‐26 Control of Clubroot Disease in Susceptible Crops policy and potential education opportunities for residents to the next meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
Bring Back the Bees Campaign Board reviewed the submitted concern email regarding noxious weeds in seed packets being distributed in connection with the Bring Back the Bees campaign.
51/18 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to contact other places that have concerns with the contents of seeds packets, the issues and remedies. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
52/18 Moved by D. Movald to direct Administration to respond to Mr. Raines email with A. Heinrich’s motion and that the ASB will keep him updated with any related forthcoming information.
L. Wentland offered a friendly amendment “for the letter to include the list of seed contents” CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ITEMS FOR CORRESPONDENCE/ITEMS FOR INFORMATION INFORMATION 2018 Meeting Schedule
53/18 Moved by S. Wheale to accept the 2018 meeting schedule for information. CARRIED UNANIMOULSY
Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program
54/18 Moved by D. Movald to direct Administration to look into the benefits of enrolling in the Wild Boar program to residents and bring back to the next meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
ASB Minutes 04 18 18 Page 4 of 5
6 NEXT MEETING The next regular ASB Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2018, in the EOC Room, Brazeau County Building, 7401 – TWP Road 494.
ADJOURNMENT 55/18 Moved by A. Heinrich that the regular Agricultural Service Board meeting of April 18, 2018 adjourn at 11:52 a.m. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
______A.S.B. CHAIRPERSON
______A.S.B. FIELDMAN
ASB Minutes 04 18 18 Page 5 of 5
7 AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN REPORT APRIL-MAY 2018 BRAZEAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BOARD
Administration • Day to day operations (planning, calls, staff meeting); • Responding to resident requests; • Rental equipment; • Creating/Approving POs; • Appointment of Agricultural Fieldman by Council; • Appointment of weed and pest inspectors by Council; • The Seed newsletter planning; • ASB follow up action item list. Pest Management • Planning; • Inspector orientation and training; • Clubroot policy research; • Insect identification. Soil Conservation • N/A Roadside Vegetation • Herbicide planning Weed Management • Town of Drayton Valley inspection agreement • Inspector orientation and training Rural and Community Services • Crop and Forage • Parks and Recreation • Summer staff assisting in spring cleanup.
8 Curt Rochon
From: Toso Bozic
Importance: High
Hi Folks
As I am Not going to be in southern Alberta during this meeting… Last meeting I did not attend as my father passed away and I went to Serbia for 3 weeks .. I just want you let you know about few things..Curt please update them on workshop that we planning to have
New CAP program already has some programs out that is applicable to you and your clients… Check this out— and more programs will come soon https://cap.alberta.ca/CAP/Programs AB Innovates lunched new program called Climate Change and Technology Framework – there is funding for it – check this out https://albertainnovates.ca/climate‐change‐innovation‐and‐technology‐framework‐ccitf/ AB Budget – for me it is always worthwhile to look into details of budget – so I looked budget and found out following that $ 41.8 Billion goes to – Health, Education, Advance Education and Community, Social and Children Services‐‐‐ Or 74. 3 % of total budget which is $ 56.2 Billion dollars https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/8beb5614‐43ff‐4c01‐8d3b‐f1057c24c50b/resource/68283b86‐c086‐4b36‐a159‐ 600bcac3bc57/download/2018‐21‐fiscal‐plan.pdf Economic Dashboard is very good site to find instantly information on range of things about Alberta ‐‐ http://economicdashboard.alberta.ca/ I have been part of Cannabis Team and already gave presentation to Woodlands County on this topic – If you want next meeting I will present you with full details Wood Biomass for Sale/Wanted Web site. I build this web site and you can post for sale or wanted following‐ Firewood, Rough Sawn Lumber, Construction lumbers, Wood Pellets, Railway ties, power poles, etc http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$directories/dcommdty.nsf/main?openform&type=21
That’s for now folks and spring is around corner
Toso
1 9 Submission Guidelines & Nomination Form
November 2018 Edmonton EXPO Centre
Submission Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018
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Nomination Form
THE FARM FAMILY – Leaders in the Industry
The objective of the Farm Family Awards is to recognize outstanding farm families in an area north of Township 34. The Farm Family Awards honor those who best exemplify the value of the family farm to our rural communities and society by being leaders in the industry.
Note: The Farm Family is considered as the immediate family currently involved in the family farm operation.
To be eligible for nomination, the Farm Family must meet the following criteria. Please check off each characteristic as you confirm their validity.
The Farm Family must: ❏ Be an active farm family unit where agriculture is the major source of income
The Farm Family should: ❏ Increase Awareness of agriculture and maintain a high standard in their agriculture business ❏ Promote the agriculture community through involvement and rural citizenship ❏ Be proactive in new agricultural technologies ❏ Act as a role model to the rural community ❏ Be deserving based on equal recognition of agricultural and community involvement
I hereby certify that I have confirmed the above information and that it is true to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name Signature Date
THE FARM FAMILY
Please ensure that the information is correct before submission and it is the direct contact information for the family. Name of Farm or Farm Unit: ______Family Name: Husband Last Name First Name Wife Last Name First Name
E-Mail Address Phone Fax
Mailing Address City/Town Province Postal Code Farm Website (if applicable) www.
Names of immediate family members actively engaged in the current farming operation:
Full Name (First / Last) Complete Address (town/postal code) Age Gender M/F
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Nomination Form
Please use the following to assess Farm Family candidates. There are two criteria – THE FARM and THE COMMUNITY. Local conditions may suggest additional selection criteria, however these are the basic ones to be considered. Each of the two criteria should receive equal weight when making a decision.
Be sure to consider the WHOLE FAMILY CURRENTLY FARMING, not just one member. Describe the following in detail. Additional information may be added on separate pages. DEADLINE: Friday, June 1, 2018.
THE FARM
Type of Farming Operation:
Scale of Operation:
Use of modern farming practices (please give examples):
Use of farming technology:
Soil conservation practices: (please give examples)
Involvement in self-improvement programs: (e.g. extension courses, 4-H programs, short courses, etc.)
General appearance / upkeep of farmstead: (Buildings, Machinery, Land/Driveway)
Agricultural awards won by any member of the family: (please specify)
Any additional information:
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Nomination Form
THE COMMUNITY Number of years residing in this community---
ORGANIZATIONS Business in which family members belong to. Local Government
Please list Service Clubs positions, responsibilities and length of Agricultural membership.
Youth
Other Organizations
SPECIAL Business PROJECTS in which family members are Local Government actively involved in or responsible for. Service Clubs
Agricultural
Youth
Other Organizations
COMMUNITY Business AWARDS that have been received by Local Government family members.
Service Clubs
Agricultural
Youth
Other Organizations
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Nomination Form
ABOUT THE FAMILY
A Farm Family award winner:
• Is highly involved in the community • Depends on agriculture as the primary source of income • Demonstrates leadership in the farming industry • Engages in innovative and environmentally sustainable business practices
Each year, farm families from North/Central Alberta communities are selected as the recipients of the Farm Family Awards. These awards recognize families who best represent the values of the family farm within their rural community.
Tell us about the family on this application form and how they demonstrate these values within your community.
Special projects / awards won: (please give examples)
How does this family spend time together?
How do the family members act as role models in their community?
Please provide a short family bio (no more than 300 words) to be read during the awards ceremony (may not be read
word-for-word). Please include this bio as a separate sheet of paper attached to the back of this application form.
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Nomination Form
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
LOCAL MEDIA M.L.A. A news release will be mailed following the announcement of the Farm
Family Awards recipients. Please list the exact name and address of the major local paper or other relevant publications serving the Farm Family area.
Publication 1 M.P.
Contact
Address PC Please list your current Member of Legislative Phone Fax Assembly (MLA) & Member of Parliament (MP). E-Mail
AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD Publication 2 Contact This application is submitted by: Service Address PC Board Phone Fax Name E-Mail Contact
Address
Publication 3
Contact Phone
Address PC Fax
Phone Fax E-Mail
E-Mail Chairman Agricultural Service Board
❏ I give Northlands permission to send me information regarding Northlands events and promotions.
GATE SIGN In the event that this family is chosen as a Farm Family recipient, please indicate the EXACT wording and correct spelling (Family or Farm Name) they would like on their gate sign. Only one line of print allowed. Print size will vary with the number of letters requested. Please select only one format.
Example Gate Sign: FAMILY NAME Example Gate Sign: FARM NAME
OR
Please Print Gate Sign Name as it will appear on the sign
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Nomination Form
COMPLETION CHECKLIST
Please ensure you have included all of the following information in this nomination form.
❏ The Farm Family ❏ The Farm ❏ The Community ❏ About the Family ❏ I have attached a Family Bio (300 word maximum) ❏ Additional Information
I hereby certify that I have confirmed the above information and that it is true to the best of my knowledge.
Print Name Signature Date
Please email the completed application Phone 1.780.471.7300 to Kimberly Sekura at Fax 1.780.471.8176 [email protected] Toll Free 1.888.800.7275 Or completed applications can E-Mail: [email protected] be sent via mail to: NORTHLANDS Northlands Agriculture farmfairinternational.com Suite 132, 2693 Broadmoor Blvd Sherwood Park, AB T8H 0G1 Attention: Kimberly Sekura
16Page 7 of 7 Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program
Program Conditions
1.0 Purpose: The purpose of the Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program (the “Program”) is to provide compensation to individuals who are controlling the spread of Wild Boar at large populations in the Province of Alberta, and to collect data of the locations where Wild Boar are at large and the severity of the infestation.
The Program makes payments on a reimbursement basis for the destruction of Wild Boar at large pursuant to these Program Conditions.
2.0 Definitions: 2.1 In these Program Conditions, the following terms have the following meanings: AF: means Alberta Agriculture and Forestry; Eligible Applicant: means a person who meets the eligibility criteria in s. 3.1; Eligible Ears: means a Wild Boar ears that meets the eligibility criteria in s. 3.2; Eligible Wild Boar: means a Wild Boar that meets the eligibility criteria in s. 3.2(b); Minister: means the Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and his authorized representative(s); Program Conditions: means the terms and conditions for the reimbursement component of the Program set out in this document, as may be amended from time to time; Program Term: means the time period from April 1, 2018 until March 31, 2020; Provincial Crown: means Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta; Wild Boar: means a wild boar that is from the species Sus scrofa that is at large, but does not include an animal that is commonly referred to as a domestic pig. 2.2 In these Program Conditions words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.
3.0 Eligibility: 3.1 To be eligible to apply to the Program, an applicant must be an individual over 18 years of age. 3.2 Eligible Ears must (a) be submitted in pairs; and (b) be from an Eligible Wild Boar; (i) to be an Eligible Wild Boar, the Wild Boar must be in a circumstance that the Wild Boar is at large and a pest as defined under the Agricultural Pests Act. 4.0 Additional Terms and Conditions 4.1 The Eligible Wild Boar was not, to the Applicant’s knowledge, intentionally released to be a wild boar at large; 4.2 The Wild Boar was killed; 4.3 The purpose of the kill was to hunt or trap and not for slaughter; 4.4 The Wild Boar was killed humanely; 4.5 The Applicant will be required to report the location of where the Wild Boar was killed; and 4.6 The Applicant is compliant with all legislation related to hunting in Alberta.
5.0 Applications: 5.1 Applicants are required to submit a completed and signed application form, along with the physical pairs of Eligible Ears. 5.2 An application signed by the Applicant constitutes an application for grant for the purposes of the Agriculture and Rural Development Grant Regulation (Alberta). 5.3 Applications must be signed by the applicant who is at least 18 years of age. 5.4 All applications must be received by or on behalf of the Minister on or before March 31, 2020.
6.0 Incentive - Payment: 6.1 An Incentive – Payment will be provided to an Eligible Applicant for each pair of Eligible Ears. The payment per pair of Eligible Ears shall be equal to $50. 6.2 To apply for the Incentive – Payment, an applicant must indicate on each application: (a) The number of pairs of Eligible Ears for which the applicant is applying for the Incentive – Payment; and (b) The location of where each Eligible Wild Boar was killed and Eligible Ears were retrieved.
7.0 Incentive - Payment Limitations: 7.1 The Minister has the absolute discretion to determine any Incentive – Payment eligibility under this Program. The decision of the Minister is final.
7.2 The Minister may demand that the Applicant pay to the Minister of Finance any amount determined to have been an Incentive- Payment received by the Applicant contrary to these Program Conditions.
8.0 Audits and verification: 8.1 In this section, “the Minister” includes any agent appointed by the Minister to assist with audit and verification under the Program. By accepting the Program payment, the Applicant: (a) agrees to provide additional information and records as the Minister may require to verify the Applicant’s eligibility for an Incentive - Payment; (b) authorizes the Minister to obtain information from (and release information to) Municipalities, any government department, agency, or other body to verify the Applicant’s eligibility to receive an Incentive – Payment; and (c) may be required to pay the Minister an amount equal to some or all of the Incentive-Payment received by the Applicant.
9.0 Program Changes: 9.1 The Minister may change the Program from time to time or may terminate the Program without notice. Changes to the Program Conditions are binding on applicants once they are posted on the AF website (www.agriculture.alberta.ca).
10.0 Refunds: 10.1 An eligible Applicant shall pay to the Minister of Finance on demand any payment received by the Applicant from a Municipality contrary to these Program Conditions. Any demand for payment received by the Applicant under this Program is due within 30 days of notice being provided to the Applicant by the Minister. The demand notice will be deemed to have been received 2 business days after the mailing of the demand notice to the applicant’s address on the application form. Failure to make payment as required creates a debt owing to the Provincial Crown that can be set off against any money that the Provincial Crown owes to the Applicant.
11.0 False or misleading information: 11.1 An Applicant who provides false or misleading information under this Program foregoes all rights to benefit from this Program.
12.0 Collection of Information: 12.1 The Applicant acknowledges that the information provided to the Minister regarding this application is subject to both the access and privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta).
13.0 Representations and Warranties 13.1 The applicant represents and warranties that neither the Applicant nor any other person has previously applied under the Program for an Incentive-Payment for the Eligible Ears that are the subject of the applicant’s application.
2018-2020 Wild Boar Program Conditions.doc Page 1 17 Policy Name
Control of Clubroot Disease in Susceptible Crops
Policy Number
AG-26
Policy Statement
To clearly define actions required to manage and/or prevent an outbreak of Clubroot in susceptible crops. To contain the spread of Plasmodiophora brassicae if an outbreak occurs in Brazeau County.
To support the Alberta Clubroot Management Plan produced by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Agdex 140/638-2 revised February 2008.
Policy
Clubroot in susceptible crops, caused by the soil borne myxomycete fungus disease organism Plasmodiophora brassicae, is a destructive disease of canola and other cole crops which causes major economic losses through decreased yields and reduced quality through the formation of galls on roots that cause nutrients to be withheld from the growing plant.
It is specified as a pest under the Agricultural Pest Act of Alberta. The Agricultural Pest Act of Alberta authorizes inspectors appointed under the act to enter onto land to inspect for a pest and issue a notice specifying measures required to control the pest or prevent the pest from establishing.
A. Awareness:
In order to raise awareness of the problem:
1) Agricultural Services administration staff will provide information and education to landowners regarding the spread of disease. Further, information may be obtained by contacting the Agricultural Services Department at 780 542-7777. Information will be provided on a request basis to energy companies^^^p^ffc^^ersonnel, surveyors, Alberta First call and other businesses tbai^ave business on farmland.
Chief Administrative Officer:. Approved By Council: 08/10/14 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 11/10/04 Reviewed : 14/0^28
AG-26 Control of Clubroot Disease in Susceptible Crops Page 1 of 4 18 2) Inform Brazeau County residents of our County policy and responsibility of the County under the Alberta Pest Act through the county newsletter
3) Inform Brazeau County residents of the importance of crop rotation and avoid growing susceptible crops in short (2-3 year) and back to back seasons though the County newsletter in early spring or late winter
4) A.S.B. members shall keep informed of policy and programs and act as ambassadors to educate County residents about Clubroot.
B. Preventative Measures:
1} Long crop rotations are the best way to prevent clubroot. A five year crop rotation is recommended.
2) All susceptible crop fields shall be treated as possibly infected and disposable boot covers shall be worn during weed and pest inspections by county employees and disposed of in a garbage bag after each field. These are then disposed of in the landfill. Weed inspectors will note on field inspections sheets when they come across a susceptible crop field and record this crop for next year's inspectors who will wear disposable boot covers on these fields. Weed inspectors will follow the Brazeau County Clubroot Inspection and Sampling Procedures set out by Agricultural Services administration which outlines proper sampling techniques and protocol for entering upon land.
3) Equipment brought onto a farmers field for the purpose of road widening or other construction projects done by Brazeau County will be cleaned before entering a farmer's field according to Brazeau County Equipment Cleaning Procedure listed in the appendix of this policy.
4) Landowners are to take responsibility for contractors they hire ensuring measures are in place to ensure that equipment brought onto their land is cleaned before entering the property.
5) Energy companies entering landowner's property should be questioned by landowners on company procedures for cleaning equipment that enters farmland in susceptible cra^pcefducing areas.
Chief Administrative Officers Approved By Council: 08/10/14 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 11/10/04 Reviewed : 14/07/28
AG-26 Control of Clubroot Disease in Susceptible Crops Page 2 of 4 19 C. Inspection:
In order to inspect for Clubroot, the Agricultural Fieldman shall:
1) Keep staff informed of the symptoms;
2) Inform farmers of symptoms and through increased knowledge garner their assistance for inspection purposes.
3) Carry out inspections on all susceptible crops within Brazeau County each growing season. These inspections shall be carried out in months of August and September.
4) Inspections will be conducted by the Agricultural Fieldman or by an Inspector appointed by the Brazeau County Council.
5} Inspectors will follow the Brazeau County Clubroot Inspection and Sampling Procedures set out by Agricultural Services administration which outlines proper sampling techniques and protocol for entering upon land.
D. Management, Control Measures and Enforcement:
1) When land is verified positive for clubroot, the landowner will be notified in writing with a legal notice under the Province of Alberta Agricultural Pest Act. All landowners of clubroot infected fields found will be issued a "Notice to Control Pests" under section 12 (1) of the Agriculture Pest Act.
2} The notice will prohibit the growth of susceptible crops and mustard crops for the period of five years. Under no circumstances will these crops be permitted to be grown on the field where clubroot was found.
3) The landowner will be directed to take preventative measures to ensure that the disease is isolated and will not be permitted to seed susceptible crops or other cruciferous crops for the next five years.
4) Any land then sown to such within the five year crop restriction will be destroyed.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Council: 08/10/1*4 Revision Dates: (y/m/d) 11/10/04 Reviewed : 14/07/28
AG-26 Control of Clubroot Disease in Susceptible Crops Page 3 of 4 20 5) The owner or occupants of the land who are disturbing the soil will have the responsibility to follow best management guidelines set out by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development to reduce the spread of disease with the movement of soil and equipment. E. Testing
1) If visible signs of clubroot are found, the landowner/farmer will be contacted and inspection and sample submission will be carried out with the landowner/farmer present whenever possible either, cooperatively or through enforcement measures. Procedures for sampling will be done as per the Brazeau County Clubroot Inspection and Sampling Procedure.
2) Ifthe presence of clubroot is found, the inspector shall take a plants sample for laboratory analysis (PCR). This sample is to be bagged, labeled with the field location, date, and time. A Brazeau County Clubroot Inspection Report Form is to be filled out. A copy of that report will be placed in the land files; if the report comes back negative the report will be removed. If the report comes back positive the report will remain in the land file for pest history.
3) Upon leaving the suspect field, disposable boot covers will be removed, disposed of in a garbage bag and sent to a landfill.
4) Plant samples should be taken to a certified lab within 48 hours for verification.
5) The cost of analysis for clubroot will be bore by Brazeau County for samples taken by Brazeau County pest inspectors.
Chief Administrative Officer: Approved By Council; 08/10/14 Revision Dates: fv/m/d) 11/10/04 Review^ed : 14/07/28
AG-26 Control of Clubroot Disease in Susceptible Crops Page 4 of 4 21 ALBERTA INFRASTRUCTURE AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN BULLETIN No. 25 – revised 2005-10-26
GRASS SEED MIXTURES USED ON HIGHWAY AND BRIDGE PROJECTS
Summary
This design bulletin is issued as an addendum to Alberta Transportation’s 2002 Engineering Consultant Guidelines Volume 1 - Design and Tender.
For all projects that have a “Seeding” component larger than 1 hectare, as part of the design and tender process, Consultants shall conduct a vegetation assessment of the existing right- of-way. Based on the results of the assessment, the Consultant will be able to specify the appropriate grass seed mix and the appropriate fertilizer (if required) in the tender package using the attached special provision template SPG_039.
Background
In the Winter of 2003/04, Transportation’s Environmental Issues Committee undertook a review of the grass seed mixtures used on highway and bridge projects. Highwood Environmental Consultants was hired to review the existing processes and to provide recommendations.
The recommendations include the following:
• The Province has been divided into six seed zones (see attached map); • In areas where adjacent land has native plant communities, the disturbed areas shall be seeded using one of the six specified native seed mix varieties (see attached seed mixes), or a different native seed mixture recommended by the Consultant to address site-specific conditions; • In areas where adjacent land is seeded to agronomic species (e.g. forage crops), the disturbed areas shall be seeded using one of the two specified agronomic seed mix varieties (see attached seed mixes), or an appropriate alternative seed mixture that is suitable to the site and the anticipated land use (e.g. the possibility of the land being used for grazing); • In locations where native seed mix varieties are specified, fertilizer shall not be used; • In locations where agronomic seed mixes are specified, fertilizer may be required. The fertilizer composition and application rate must be determined through project- specific soil analysis.
Implementation of Bulletin
Effective immediately, for all Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation projects involving highway or bridge construction or rehabilitation Work, where the disturbed area will be greater than 1 hectare and where “Seeding” is either specified or is considered incidental to the Work; the Consultant will be required to perform the following additional tasks as part of the design and tender package preparation Work: October 26, 2005 Page 1 of 9
22 • The Consultant shall perform a vegetation assessment of the right-of-way and adjacent properties to determine the presence of native plant communities, and to determine the limits for reseeding with either native seed mixture or agronomic seed mixtures.
• In those areas where reseeding with agronomic seed mixtures is appropriate, the Consultant shall perform topsoil analysis on the basis of a minimum of one sample per kilometer, and where there are distinctive soil type changes. Where topsoil samples have similar consistency along an uninterrupted length of the project, the individual samples shall be blended together. For the purpose of this bulletin, an uninterrupted length is defined as a portion of the right-of-way with consistent soil types, and no geographical obstacles such as watercourses or major intersections. Each remaining topsoil sample (individual and/or blended) shall be tested to determine the appropriate fertilizer composition and application rate.
Based on the results of the vegetation assessment and the topsoil analysis, the Consultant will develop a seeding and fertilizing plan for the project. The seeding and fertilizing plan will be incorporated into the tender documents using the attached Special Provision Template.
In the event there are distinctive topsoil types within the project limits, the Consultant shall include a special provision in the tender document that requires the Contractor to place distinctive soil types in separate stockpiles, and shall avoid intermixing of the soil types when replacing the topsoil following completion of the grading work.
It is anticipated that much of the work associated with the vegetation assessment and topsoil analysis can be accomplished with minimal additional effort, by combining these new tasks with existing Consultant responsibilities including: topsoil assessments (see Construction Bulletin No. 11), and the identification of noxious weeds within the right-of-way.
Contacts
Any questions with regard to this Design Bulletin should be directed to Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation’s Professional Services Section (Attention: Greg Plewis, Specifications and Tendering Specialist (780) 427-7393.)
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SEED MIXTURE ZONES
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24 RECOMMENDED NATIVE SEED MIXES
Recommended Seed Mix Percentage Seed Mix Zone by Dry Common Name Latin Name Weight Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 40% 1 Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 15% Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 15% Wetland Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Mixedwood Rocky Mountain Fescue Festuca saximontana 10% Fowl Bluegrass Poa palustris 10%
Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 35% 2 Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 20% Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 15% Dry Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 10% Mixedwood Rocky Mountain Fescue Festuca saximontana 10% Fowl Bluegrass Poa palustris 10%
Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 35% Rocky Mountain Fescue Festuca saximontana 20% 3 Tickle Grass Agrostis scabra 10%
Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 10% Central Mixedwood Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis 10% Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 10% Fowl Bluegrass Poa palustris 5%
Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 30% Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis 15% Mountain Brome Bromus carinatus 15% 4 Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Mixedgrass and Western Wheat Grass Agropyron smithii 5% Dry Mixedgrass Indian Rice Grass Orzyopsis hymenoides 5% Alkali Grass Puccinellia distans 10% Needle and Thread Grass Stipa comata 10%
Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 25% Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 15% 5 Green Needle Grass Stipa viridula 15% Central Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis 10% Parkland Indian Rice Grass Orzyopsis hymenoides 10% Nuttall’s Alkali Grass Puccinellia nuttalliana 10% Western Wheat Grass Agropyron smithii 5%
Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 30% Smooth Wildrye Elymus glaucus 20% 6 Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Lower Tickle Grass Agrostis scabra 10% Foothills Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 10% Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 10% Foothills Rough Fescue Festuca campestris 10%
(1) Fringed Brome shall be coated.
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RECOMMENDED AGRONOMIC SEED MIXES
Seed Mix – Percentage Common Name Latin Name by Dry Weight Zone 1, 2, 3, 6 Zone 4, 5 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 40% 32% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 22% 30% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% 30% Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne 8% - Cereal Rye Secale cereale - 8%
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26 Special Provisions Spc_G039.wpd
0.1 SEEDING
Unless otherwise directed by the Consultant, seeding shall be in accordance with the following:
Fertilizer Fertilizer From/To Side Grass Seed Mix Application (Native or Agronomic) Composition Rate
INSERTS: see zone map for locations
Zone 1 - Peace River District - north and west of High Level:
Percentage Seed Mix Native Seed Mix by Dry Zone Common Name Latin Name Weight Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 40% 1 Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 15% Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 15% Wetland Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Mixedwood Rocky Mountain Fescue Festuca saximontana 10% Fowl Bluegrass Poa palustris 10% 1 Fringed Brome seed shall be coated.
Agronomic Seed Mix Seed Mix Common Name Latin Name % by Dry Weight Zone 1 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 40% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 22% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne 8%
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Zone 2 - Athabasca District (south of Athabasca) and Grande Prairie District
Percentage Seed Mix Recommended Seed Mix by Dry Zone Common Name Latin Name Weight Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 35% 2 Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 20% Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 15% Dry Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 10% Mixedwood Rocky Mountain Fescue Festuca saximontana 10% Fowl Bluegrass Poa palustris 10% 1 Fringed Brome seed shall be coated.
Agronomic Seed Mix Seed Mix Common Name Latin Name % by Dry Weight Zone 2 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 40% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 22% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne 8%
Zone 3 - Athabasca District (north of Athabasca) and Hwy. Nos. 88, 750, 986
Percentage Seed Mix Recommended Seed Mix by Dry Zone Common Name Latin Name Weight Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 35% Rocky Mountain Fescue Festuca saximontana 20% 3 Tickle Grass Agrostis scabra 10%
Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 10% Central Mixedwood Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis 10% Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 10% Fowl Bluegrass Poa palustris 5% 1 Fringed Brome seed shall be coated.
Agronomic Seed Mix Seed Mix Common Name Latin Name % by Dry Weight Zone 3 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 40% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 22% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne 8%
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Zone 4 - Lethbridge District (east of Hwy 22), Calgary District (east of Hwy 22), and Hanna District
Percentage Seed Mix Recommended Seed Mix by Dry Zone Common Name Latin Name Weight Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 30% Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis 15% 4 Mountain Brome Bromus carinatus 15% Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Mixedgrass Western Wheat Grass Agropyron smithii 5% and Dry Mixedgrass Indian Rice Grass Orzyopsis hymenoides 5% Alkali Grass Puccinellia distans 10% Needle and Thread Grass Stipa comata 10% 1 Fringed Brome seed shall be coated.
Agronomic Seed Mix Seed Mix Common Name Latin Name % by Dry Weight Zone 4 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 32% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 30% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% Cereal Rye Secale cereale 8%
Zone 5 - Stony Plain, Vermillion, and Red Deer (east of Hwy 22) Districts:
Percentage Seed Mix Recommended Seed Mix by Dry Zone Common Name Latin Name Weight
Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 25% Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% 5 Fringed Brome (1) Bromus ciliatus 15% Green Needle Grass Stipa viridula 15% Central Canada Wildrye Elymus canadensis 10% Parkland Indian Rice Grass Orzyopsis hymenoides 10% Nuttall’s Alkali Grass Puccinellia nuttalliana 10% Western Wheat Grass Agropyron smithii 5% 1 Fringed Brome seed shall be coated.
Agronomic Seed Mix Seed Mix Common Name Latin Name % by Dry Weight Zone 5 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 32% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 30% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% Cereal Rye Secale cereale 8%
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Zone 6 - Lethbridge, Calgary, and Red Deer Districts all located west of Hwy 22):
Percentage Seed Mix Recommended Seed Mix by Dry Zone Common Name Latin Name Weight Slender Wheat Grass Agropyron trachycaulum 30% Smooth Wildrye Elymus glaucus 20% 6 Northern Wheat Grass Agropyron dasystachyum 10% Tickle Grass Agrostis scabra 10% Lower (1) Foothills Fringed Brome Bromus ciliatus 10% Tufted Hairgrass Deschampsia cespitosa 10% Foothills Rough Fescue Festuca campestris 10% 1 Fringed Brome seed shall be coated.
Agronomic Seed Mix Seed Mix Common Name Latin Name % by Dry Weight Zone 6 Pubescent Wheat Grass Agropyron trichophorum 40% Dahurian Wildrye Elymus dahuricus 22% Sheep Fescue Festuca ovina 30% Perennial Ryegrass Lolium perenne 8%
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Dear Agricultural Fieldman:
The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA). The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to improving the environment and enhancing productivity and profitability.
If you know of a producer who would be an excellent ambassador for the beef industry, consider nominating them for the award. Take this opportunity to promote sound environmental practices and to present the positive story about cattle producers' contribution to the environment.
The winner will receive a commemorative gate sign and an all expenses paid trip for two from anywhere in Alberta to the 2018 ABP Annual General Meeting in Calgary, Dec 3-5, 2018.
The competition is open to all cattle producers. Deadline for nominations is July 15, 2018 and the winner will be announced at the 2018 ABP Annual General Meeting. A single nomination form has been attached. If you need any more or have any questions, please call me at (403) 451- 1183 or email [email protected].
Send nominations to: Alberta Beef Producers Environmental Stewardship Award 320, 6715 - 8th Street NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7
Phone: (403) 451-1183 Fax: (403) 274-0007
Thanks for your help.
Rich Smith, P.Eng., Executive Director
165, 6815 - 8 Street NE, Calgary, AB Canada T2E 7H7 www.albertabeef.org tel 403. 275.4400 fa x 403. 274.0007
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Call For Nominations
The Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) is seeking nominations for the 2019 Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA).
The ESA recognizes cattle producers whose natural resource stewardship practices contribute to the environment and enhance productivity and profitability. Take this opportunity to share your environmental practices with other producers and to present the positive story about cattle producers' contribution to the environment.
Nomination forms are available from the Alberta Beef Producers office or from ABP delegates. All cattle producers are encouraged to either enter or nominate another producer who they think may qualify.
The winner will receive a commemorative gate sign and an all-expenses paid trip for two from anywhere in Alberta to the 2018 ABP Annual General Meeting in Calgary.
The competition is open to all cattle producers. Deadline for nominations is July 15, 2018 and the winner will be announced at the ABP Annual General Meeting, December 2018.
Send nominations to: Alberta Beef Producers Environmental Stewardship Award 165, 6815 - 8th Street N.E. Calgary, Alberta T2E 7H7
Email: [email protected] Phone: (403) 451-1183 Fax: (403) 274-0007
32 ESA Nomination Form April 9, 2018 Page 2 Rules For Competition: • Stewardship is defined as the environmentally beneficial management of natural resources. • All applications must be typed and submitted on letter sized paper (8.5x11) or submitted electronically. • Color photographs, maps, etc., are encouraged. Please provide a brief description of each item. • Two independent letters of recommendation are required with one coming from an agricultural professional. • Deadline for nominations is July 15, 2018 (extensions may be granted under special circumstances by the ESA chairman) • Judging teams will tour each applicant's operation by the end of August 2018. • The winner will be officially announced in December at the 2018 ABP Annual General Meeting in Calgary. • All applicants will be informed of the decision in September 2018.
Section I - Description of Operation
1. Please supply the following information: a. Name of Operation Name of individual(s) to be recognized Address Town, Postal Code Phone Email b. Does the cattle business provide your primary source of income? Yes/No
2. What is the nature of your current operation: (i.e. cow/calf, feedlot, backgrounder, other livestock, farming, etc. relative to production agriculture)
3. Discuss the history of your operation: (i.e. length of ownership, major changes in structure or business plan, number of acres, leased acres, crown lease acres, and other pertinent data, (information on acreage, stocking rate, herd numbers, etc. is encouraged but voluntary))
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ESA Nomination Form April 9, 2018 Page 3 4. Give a brief ecological description of your land: (list cover types, terrain, water systems, average annual rainfall; if more than one property, list them separately by business name)
5. List all other uses of natural resources that provide income on your land: (examples include farming, timber, hunting, oil and gas production, mining, etc.)
6. List all organizations that your operation has utilized in environmental efforts: (government and non-government agencies i.e. PFRA, Ducks Unlimited, forage associations, etc.)
Section II - Discuss the Stewardship Goals of Your Operation
Please describe the resource management goals of your operation in terms of stewardship and conservation. Supporting information and benchmark data is encouraged. (use additional pages if necessary)
Section III - Stewardship Accomplishments
Describe specific, innovative stewardship practice(s) in detail pertaining, but not limited to, the following resources: • energy • water systems • air • vegetation • wildlife • soil • manure
Include pertinent supporting information such as maps and photos. Before and after photos are encouraged. No videos will be accepted. (use additional pages if necessary)
34 ESA Nomination Form April 9, 2018 Page 4 Section IV - Productivity and Leadership
Please answer the following questions. (use additional pages if necessary)
1. How have your stewardship practices affected your cattle business, including productivity and profitability? (direct or indirect effects)
2. Discuss any of the following that are appropriate to your business.
a. Leadership activities or involvement in local, regional, and national efforts to improve stewardship among cattle businesses and/or the public's perception of the cattle industry. (i.e. public speaking and presentations, tours, etc.)
b. Involvement in cooperative research, demonstration, education, or government programs that promote environmental stewardship.
3. What reasons would you give to other producers for implementing these or similar conservation/stewardship programs in their business?
4. How does your cattle operation contribute to a positive public perception of cattle's impact on the environment?
35 Curt Rochon From: Toso Bozic
Three rural Central Alberta municipalities have joined forces on an agricultural plastic recycling initiative.
The three-year pilot project was approved by Red Deer County council Tuesday. Lacombe County has taken the lead on the project, administering it, buying equipment and co-ordinating pickup service. Ponoka County has also joined.
It will cost Red Deer County an estimated $4,420 in 2018 for its share of grain bag roller equipment, as well as $2,500 annually to deliver the service.
Depending on the success of the project, costs could increase.
"It's a pilot project. We know there's interest out there," said Cody McIntosh, Red Deer County agricultural services manager. "How much, we're not sure."
The equipment will be purchased this summer and an information campaign will be launched ahead of harvest season so farmers know what plastics are recyclable.
"The timing would work out pretty well,” said McIntosh.
The kind of plastic that can be used for recycling is typically used in grain bags. A 2012 Alberta Agriculture study estimated about 1,000 tonnes of grain bags are used by farmers annually.
Many farms routinely burn agricultural plastics, which releases harmful toxins into the air.
Coun. Connie Huelsman was pleased the recycling project was a joint initiative. "I see this as another excellent example of Red Deer County collaborating with our neighbouring municipalities."
Coun. Philip Massier had a few words of caution. It's appropriate for the municipalities to get the project going, but once established, others should take over, he suggested.
There is also the question of how to cover the cost of a plastic recycling program. Massier said he did not want to see farmers who use grain bins, instead of plastic, paying to recycle other farmers' plastics.
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If the program proves successful, it should be extended across the province, he said.
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37 Breton Ag Society Box 474 Breton, AB T0C 0P0
May 3, 2018
To whom it may concern;
The Breton Agricultural Society is an organization in the Breton area that provides activities, events, support and volunteers to the Breton area. One of our objectives is to encourage improvement and support to agriculture and the agricultural community.
With agriculture being very important to our community the Agricultural Society has decided to host a day to promote agriculture and thank the producers in our community. We have found that a growing number of people do not know where their food actually comes from and we would like to host a Food to Fork event. As a group we chose June 8, Farmers Day to accomplish this. We are hoping to have free Alberta beef, equipment displays, a farmers market, old time kid’s games, an educational petting zoo, wagon rides, safety displays, door prizes and so much more. We would like to see people of all ages attend our day and celebrate agriculture in our community.
As with every event there is always a cost associated with it. We are asking your organization if they would be willing to partner with the Agriculture Society in hosting this event. We are looking for company displays, cash donations, sponsoring of certain events, or any other assistance you could give us. In exchange for donations we will hang any business signs you would like us to post, your name will go in any advertising we do as well as a thank you in our local paper after the event. If this is something that interests you or your company please contact Lynn Raines at 780 542-0745.
We thank you for your consideration in assisting us to promote agriculture! Because without food we all go hungry. Have you thanked a farmer today?
Breton Agricultural Society
38 BRAZEAU COUNTY 2018 Agricultural Service Board Meeting Schedule (Every 3rd Wednesday of the month)
Location: County Administration Building | 7401 – TWP Road 494 | EOC Room Meeting time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Ratepayer Concerns heard at 11:00 a.m.
January 17, 2018 cancelled July 18, 2018 February 21, 2018 August 15, 2018 March 28, 2018 @ 2:00 p.m. September 19, 2018 April 18, 2018 October 17, 2018 May 16, 2018 November 21, 2018 June 20, 2018 December 19, 2018
Per Diem Rates:
Up to 4 Hours = $170.00 From 4 ‐ 8 Hours = $271.00
Conference Rates = $349.00 per day Mileage Rate = $0.54
39 Tamara London
From: Toso Bozic
Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Flagged
Hi
Wood Biomass for Sale/Wanted Alberta Agriculture and Forestry (AF) now has a new webpage agriculture.alberta.ca/woodbiomass where you as Alberta wood biomass owners and managers can post products that are either wanted or for sale, all in one spot. This is a great opportunity for you to increase the sales of your products. As producers, you can post the products you have for sale, the prices, and the volumes that are available. If you are looking for wood biomass, you can create posts outlining what you are seeking and see what other biomass products are for sale. The wood biomass webpage is simple to use and free of charge‐ . You can post the products for sale, listing under: firewood rough sawn lumber fresh or dry clean wood chips fresh or dry contaminated wood chips wood pellets construction and demolition wood railway ties power poles wood pallets wooden oil rig mats Please send to all your relevant clients and business
If you have any questions please contact me at any time …
Sincerely
Toso Bozic Bioenergy/Agroforestry Specialist Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
Phone: (780) 415-2681 Cell: (780) 940-6107 Fax: (780) 422-6096 e-mail:[email protected]
1 Dawnia McCann
From: Kevin Struik
Hello Dawnia,
Here are some points to consider when managing the premiums on a farm policy:
Increasing Deductibles (higher deductibles = lower premiums) Neglecting to put forth small claims – claims could delete an applicable claims free discount and could increase rates. The cost of the deductible plus the loss of the discount could add up to more than the actual amount of the loss. Maintaining accurate limits on buildings and equipment Determine if loss settlement will be based on “Replacement Cost” or “Actual Cash Value” (value of the property at the time of the loss). It is not worthwhile to insure a $20,000 (current value) tractor for $60,000 (replacement cost for a new one) when claims settlement is based on ACV. Confirming all applicable discounts are applied. These discounts could include Mortgage Free, Claims Free, Mature Homeowner, New Home, Security System, Renewal, Multi‐Line and more depending on the insurance company.
Hopefully this information helps.
If you require anything further or if you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Kevin Struik, CIP
107, 5101 - 48 Street Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1L8 p 780.989.7348 f 780.989.7353 w accessinsurancegroup.com
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