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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

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Farmer-First Focus: Potatoes in the Florida?! The Farmer Living Life in the Fast Lane

Video: Farmer-First Focus: Potatoes in the Florida?! The Farmer Living Life in the Fast Lane

Think Florida is just for oranges and vacationers? Think again. Welcome to Troyer Bros, where the soil is rich, the potatoes are world-class and the farmers are faster than you’d ever expect. In this episode of Farmer-First Focus Friday, we’re hanging out with Anthony Troyer. By day, Anthony is a dedicated Florida farmer managing massive potato rows. But when the work is done, he swaps the tractor cab for a cockpit, hitting the NHRA drag strip to chase down the win light. ?? Whether he's navigating the fields in his Fendt equipment or tearing up the blacktop, Anthony knows that precision and horsepower are the keys to success.