Farms.com Home   News

A Big Day for Agricultural Societies

Yesterday was a big day for agricultural societies across the province, with the announcement that Alberta’s 283 primary and seven regional agricultural societies will receive $11.5 million per year in funding for the next three years. Agriculture and Forestry Minister Oneil Carlier.

Interview with Minister Carlier and Tim Carson (2:30 minutes) (1.14 Mb)

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

Trending Video

Agriculture Career Opportunities: Why Gen Z Should Consider Jobs in Agriculture

Video: Agriculture Career Opportunities: Why Gen Z Should Consider Jobs in Agriculture

Agriculture used to be able to mostly support itself with workers. But fewer farm kids has led to a smaller supply to fill jobs all over the industry. Janice Person of Grounded in Ag, loves agriculture and as a city girl she knows more will be needed to help feed and fuel the world. AI helping in detecting sick cows, weeds in fields and other innovations need those who can work in technology careers which focus on agriculture. A big challenge is attract non-farm talent to agricultural careers.