Alberta Pulse Grower's Survey Extended, Prizes

In support of the 2016 International Year of Pulses, Alberta Pulse Growers (APG), with assistance from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, is conducting an Environmental Footprint of Alberta Field Pea Production. “This study will quantify the environmental impacts of Alberta field pea production from cradle-to-farm-gate, and identify key areas of innovation and improvements in the field pea production,” says Nevin Rosaasen, policy and programs specialist, APG. “And, the study will enhance our ability to communicate with consumers domestically and internationally about the environmental benefits of Alberta field pea production.”

 

Robust farm-level data on rotations is needed to mount the necessary scientific evidence, and APG hopes to glean it from pulse growers via a short survey. The survey has 12 questions, and takes about 25 minutes to complete. Survey participants are eligible for many prizes including a case of herbicide and flow meters for fuel tanks. 

 

“This study will pay off for pulse growers, because knowing what is driving environmental impacts can help in making production and management decisions that reduce environmental impacts, while maximizing the efficient deployment of inputs and providing the greatest financial gain to producers” says Rosaasen. 

Enter now for your chance to win big prizes by completing the APG’s Farm Survey of Alberta Field Pea Life Cycle Assessment.