Nominate a Farmer for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame

May 14, 2020

This week is your last opportunity to nominate a farmer for the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.

The Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame was created back in 1951 to recognize individuals on a biennial cycle who have made significant contributions to the agriculture and food industry and to the development and sustainability of rural life in Alberta.

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry ceremonially inducts up to three individuals every two years. To be eligible, you must be nominated by three individuals other than those in your immediate family. Nominators may submit a nomination on behalf of an organization or as an individual. The nomination deadline is coming up fast, Friday, May 15. To nominate someone, you can download the nomination form from the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry website as well as submitting three letters of recommendations. You can either send in nominations in paper form or electronically. All of that information can be found on the website. Some of the Hall of Fame inductees from our area are Stanley Price (2002 - Acme), Jack Gorr (1998 - Three Hills), James Christie (1994 - Trochu), Henry Kroeger (1989 - Hanna), Allan Macpherson (1988 - Delia), and Lawrence Helmer (1978 - Hanna).

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Video: Secure Pork Supply Plan | Prepare to Protect Your Herd | U.S. Pork Producers

Join Jill Brokaw, a third-generation pig farmer, as she dives into the vital role of the Secure Pork Supply (SPS) Plan in preparing the U.S. pork industry for potential foreign animal disease outbreaks. This video is an essential watch for pork producers who are looking to safeguard their operations against the threats of diseases like foot and mouth disease, classical swine fever, and African swine fever. Why Should Pork Producers Care? An outbreak of foreign animal diseases in the U.S. could lead to severe restrictions and potentially result in industry-wide financial losses estimated between $15 to $100 billion. The SPS Plan is a collective effort to prevent such catastrophic outcomes by enhancing biosecurity, ensuring animal traceability, and promoting effective disease monitoring.