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The next Western Canada Conference on Soil Health & Grazing will be December 2024
Please check the website for updates: www.absoilgrazing.com
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CARA News
Soil studies just for the “health” of it
Article from Grainnews.ca
“It was Yamily Zavala’s enthusiasm and commitment to the idea and the support of local farmers, businesses and other institutions that made the CARA Soil Health Lab a reality. Zavala studied and worked in Venezuela, where she was born and raised, and later earned a PhD in soil and plant nutrition from Cornell University. She has spent a good part of her working life studying the soil ecosystem. Photo: CARA Soil Health Lab” READ MORE
Producer Funding Opportunities!
NEED ASSISTANCE NAVIGATING THROUGH THE NEW GRANTS?Have a project in mind that you would like to do for your operation? If you want to take advantage of funding but don’t like the paperwork? We have staff members in the CARA office that are here to help you navigate through the new programs. Give the office a call at 403-664-3777 or email Lacey at cara-lr@telus.net.
Canadian Agriculture Partnership (CAP)
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) is a five-year, $3 billion federal-provincial-territorial initiative aimed at generating economic growth in the agricultural sector and delivering the greatest benefits for farmers, food processors and Canadian families. CAP is in effect from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2023. CARA staff try hard to update this list as soon as announcements are made, however for the most up to date information be sure you visit www.cap.alberta.ca & SUBSCRIBE to their announcements.
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2021 Annual CARA Report
Each year CARA compiles their projects and findings into their Annual Report. This is a great resource for East Central Albertan’s to use when choosing annual & perennial crop and forage varieties, as the information is collected from right here in our unique corner of the world. Here you will also find summaries of CARA events, extension resources, conservation efforts and much, much more!
Past Annual Reports can be found in our REPORTS tab. Current Reports are only available to CARA members so call the office (403 664-3777) today!
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