Coyote Control Practices

In last month’s column, I discussed the history, behaviours, and life cycle of the coyote, as it is crucial information for understanding how to control them. With a growing coyote population, it has raised concerns about their impact on livestock, pets, and human safety for rural, and urban residents.

2024 Programs and Services Priorities

Council performed the departmental priority surveys at the June 14, 2023 Council meeting. The results have been compiled into this report.

Between the Roots

Grow your knowledge about all things agricultural in Flagstaff County! Read all of Nick Dunn’s “Between the roots” newspaper columns.

Maintaining Pasture Lands

According to the 2006 Agricultural Profile, in Flagstaff County there are more than 1,000,000 acres of farmland, 250,000 acres of them are pasture or hay land. Of that 250,000 pasture acres, it is estimated that 100,000 acres are tame or seeded, and 150,000 acres are natural.

Indigenous history significant to Flagstaff

Flagstaff County has a rich history of Indigenous sites within our region. In fact, Flagstaff County gets its name from the region’s highest point, which the Cree referred to as Flag Hanging Hill. Legend has it that the hill, also known as Treaty Hill, was a popular gathering place for Indigenous people. It was also where Bishop Grandin met the Blackfoot and Cree, and forged peace between them.

The Farming Footprint

There has been a lot of discussion recently on how the agricultural industry will be affected by the world gaining more recognition towards carbon.

What’s on your Roots

Clubroot is a serious soil-borne disease that can’t be taken lightly; it is classified as a pest under the Alberta Agricultural Pests Act. Negligence is no way to overcome it.

Fall Soil Testing

Producers have been testing their soil for many years. Many of them wonder if it is worth the investment to make annually or question if they should even do it all? The answer is not that simple.

Environmental Farm Planning

An Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a voluntary free self-assessment tool for producers who are committed to environmental stewardship. The program began in 2003 with a goal to help producers identify their environmental risks and implement mitigation strategies.

May 29 is Day of the Honey Bee

Happy Day of the Honey Bee!

As the world’s most important plant pollinator, the bee plays a critical role in our food system.