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Call of the Land is a five day-a-week, 9-minute agricultural radio program produced by Alberta Agriculture. This information and extension program is aired on 25 Alberta radio stations. For over 50 years Call of the Land has broadcast during the noon hour to a province wide network of stations. It now reaches a daily audience of over 110,000. Aimed at rural Albertans, stories keep the agricultural community current on the latest agricultural technologies, research findings, production methods and marketing trends, as well as government programs and policies. The Call of the Land Calendar serves as a source of information on regional and provincial agricultural meetings. For further information, you can contact us at Call of the Land.

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Call of the Land Calendar for February 2, 2012
Alberta Agriculture has been hosting a number of information sessions on Changes to the Barley and Wheat Marketing System. Topics covered include barley and wheat markets, pricing in the new system, delivery and grading, transportation and logistics, research and development, and an on-farm perspective. Only one meeting remains - February 6 in Vegreville. It runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and lunch will be provided. To register, call the Ag-Info Centre at 1-800-387-6030. For more information, go to Alberta Agriculture’s website, www.agriculture.alberta.ca under the Spotlight section.

The Canadian Farm Business Management Council is holding a number of agriwebinars this winter. On February 6, Maria Labrecque Duchesneau discusses self-management skills, Kevin Spafford discusses succession planning on February 13, and Colette Lebel looks at business structures on the February 27 webinar. Go to www.agriwebinar.com to register.

There are a number of Working Well workshops being held across the province. Remaining February workshops are as follows: February 8 in Thorhild, the 15th in Gunn, the 16th in Grovedale, the 22 in Ponoka and February 27 in Red Deer. For more information, go to Alberta Agriculture’s website, www.agriculture.alberta.ca and click on Coming Events.

If you would like to get the facts about producing safe honey, a series of workshops are being held across the province. The workshops are intended to inform beekeepers about the safe use of agricultural chemicals. Remaining workshops are as follows: the 16th in Peace River, February 22 in Edmonton, the 28th in St. Paul, and March 1 in Westlock. For more information contact Sam Muirhead at 780-643-0702, Medhat Nasr at 780-415-2314, or Betty Vladicka at 780-427-0840.

The future Ag Business Builders, the Alberta chapter of the Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum, is hosting the annual young agribusiness professionals and young farmers conference Rock the Farm. It’s taking place February 4 in Edmonton. All the speakers are young people who have been successful in the agriculture industry. Topics range from precision ag technology to agribusiness finance to direct marketing strategies and succession planning. Go to www.fabb.ca to register or for more information.

If you’re interested in a new online resource on lean and food safety, there are two workshops introducing The Lean Journey, which also includes a new food safety module. Workshops are February 7 in Calgary and the 9th in Edmonton. Contact Nicola Stevens at 403-948-8511 for more information.

We’ve got a couple of local foods workshops coming up. Explore Local Foods/Local Markets is being held February 8 in Strathmore. To register call Sarah at 403-361-2027. There are also Explore Local Foods/Local Markets workshops in Valleyview on February 14 and Grimshaw on February 15. Call Morgan at 780-835-6799 for more information or to register. Expand Local Foods/Local Markets is being offered February 9 in Didsbury. To register for that one, call Joyce King at 403-335-3311, extension 151.

The Forage Agronomy Update is being held February 8 and 9 in Nisku. Some of the topics to be covered include selecting for a feed efficient cow herd, the role of annual forage in Alberta feeding systems, breeding triticale, sod seeding of annual crops in strips for green feed, and the effects of clipping treatments on grass plants. For more information or to register, go to www.areca.ab.ca, or call 403-664-3777.

AFSC is hosting a One Stop Risk Management Information Session on February 9 at the Morningside Hall. There will be updates and overviews of risk management programs, livestock price insurance programs, lending programs, and AgriStability programs. To register, call AFSC in Ponoka at 403-783-7071, Lacombe at 403-782-6800, or Red Deer at 403-340-5379.

Farm Credit Canada is holding a number of free workshops. The Estate Planning Workshop goes Tuesday, February 14 at the Eaglesham Community Hall. The Succession Planning Workshop is Thursday February16 at the George Dawson Inn in Dawson Creek, and Hiring and Keeping Employees goes Thursday, March 15 at the Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie. All workshops start at 9:00 a.m. To register, call 1-800-387-3232 or visit www.fcc.ca/tours.

The third annual Growing North conference is February 22 and 23 in Grande Prairie. This is one of the largest economic development conferences in the region. For more information, go to www.growingthenorth.com, or call the Grande Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce at 780-532-5340.

The Alberta Farm Fresh Local Food Short Course (formerly the berry and vegetable school), goes March 1 to March 2 at the Black Knight Inn in Red Deer. For more information please visit www.albertafarmfresh.com or contact AFFPA at 1-800-661-2642 or by e-mail at info@albertafarmfresh.com.

If you would like to get an upcoming event on the calendar, simply e-mail calloftheland@gov.ab.ca. For a complete listing of upcoming events, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca/events.

 
 
 
 

Recent Articles from 'Call of the Land'

 
  From the Feb 3, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Agriculture Minister Evan Berger on Getting More Youth Involved in the Industry
Where We Are with Growing Forward 2
Resources for Livestock Care

From the Feb 2, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Turfgrass and Forage Seed Markets
Clubroot Management Practices
The Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre

From the Feb 1, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Cutworms and Potato Aphid To Be Tracked In Alberta
Clubroot Update
Immunocastration . . . What Does Industry Think Of It?

From the Jan 31, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Enhancing Competitiveness and Gaining Market Access
Alberta Farm Fresh Local Food Short Course
Expand Local Foods Local Markets Workshop

From the Jan 30, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Market Summary
Dealing With A Lygus Outbreak
Explore Local Foods, Local Markets Workshop

From the Jan 27, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Weekly Grains and Oilseeds Market Summary
ICE Futures Canada Starts Trading Milling Wheat Futures
Canadian Wheat Board Announces Several Contract Terminations
Forecast for the Pea Leaf Weevil
The Importance of Having Livestock Emergency Plan

From the Jan 26, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Insect Forecasts for Wheat Midge and Cereal Leaf Beetle
Glyphosate-Resistant Kochia Not a Big Surprise
The Lean Journey

From the Jan 25, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Insect Forecasts diamondback moth, wheat stem sawfly and grasshopper
The Latest on the Bean Market
AgChoices in Red Deer

From the Jan 24, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
The Impact of Changes to the Canadian Wheat Board on Research and Development
Insect Forecast Maps Online
Bertha Army Worm Forecast
Grain and Oilseed Marketing Courses

From the Jan 23, 2012 Broadcasting of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Market Summary
New Protocols for Carbon Credits
Disaster Recovery Assistance Available for the Lacombe Area
South Korea Accepts Canadian Beef.

From the Jan 20, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Weekly Grains and Oilseeds Market Summary
Alberta Agriculture and Growing Forward at FarmTech
The Precision Ag Conference

From the Jan 19, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Wheat Board Changes and Impact On Elevators, Delivery and Grading
How Quickly Can Soil Moisture Conditions Change?
AgChoices 2012

From the Jan 18, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
An Unusually Warm Winter
Counting Inventory For AgriStability Program
Allergic and Gluten Free Living Workshop

From the Jan 17, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Good News for Rural Albertans Without High-Speed Internet
Agriculture Minister Evan Berger's Insights on his Trip to Washington
Soil Conservation Not an Issue with the Warm, Dry Winter
The Alberta Farm Fresh Local Food Short Course

From the Jan 16, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Market Summary
The Lack of Snowcover and Fertilizer Requirements this Spring
Biofibre Use in Industrial Applications

From the Jan 13, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Weekly Grains and Oilseeds Market Summary
Pricing Wheat and Barley in a New System
The Irrigated Crop Production Update

From the Jan 12, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Snow Cover and Winter Wheat Survival
Lack of Snow and Feeding Cattle
2012 Carbon Credits
Wild Rose Agricultural Producers Looking to Reorganize
Upcoming Workshop for Food Processors

From the Jan 11, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Tips for Preventing Fires
Claiming Carbon Credits for 2011
Update on the Pea Market

From the Jan 10, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land.
Property Rights Community Sessions Underway
Claiming Historical Carbon Credits
Caution Advised to Avoid Fires
The Annual NAFDMA convention

From the Jan 9 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Summary
Claiming Carbon Credits
Watershed Stewardship Grant Program

From the Jan 6, 2012 Broadcast.
Alberta Agriculture Weekly Grains and Oilseeds Market Summary
Information Sessions on Changes to the Barley and Wheat Marketing System
The Horse Breeders Conference

From the Jan 5, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Successful Value Chains
FarmTech Fast Approaching
Marketing Wheat and Barley

From the Jan 4, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Agriculture Minister Looks to 2012
Implications of Changes to the Wheat Board for the Farm Business
Alberta Agriculture Turfgrass and Forage Seed Markets

From the Jan 3, 2012 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Agriculture Minister Evan Berger Off to Washington
What to Watch in the Grains and Oilseeds Markets
Local Food Workshops

From the Dec 23, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Agriculture Minister Evan Berger Looks Back at 2011
Alberta Agriculture Weekly Grains and Oilseeds Market Summary
Tools to Help Improve Long-Term Profitability

From the Dec 22, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Agriculture Minister Evan Berger Discusses his Mandate Letter from Premier Redford
Preparing for Marketing Change
The Rural Business Pilot Program
National Code of Practice for Beef Being Upgraded

From the December 21, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
New Program to Help Sheep Producers with New Technology
Property Rights Task Force to Have Face-to-Face Meetings
The Importance of Snacking

From the Dec 20, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land.
4R Nutrient Management.
Healthy Food Seminar
Safe Transportation of Animals

From the December 19, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land.
Growing Forward's Leadership Development Grant Program
Spices and Seasonings
Value Chains -- Moving From A Commodity to a Value-Added Product

From the Dec 16, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Grains and Oilseeds Market Summary
Local Food Policy Issues and Successful Approaches
RCMP Livestock Investigator Warns of Ice Dangers

From the Dec 15, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Local Food Policy Engagement Sessions Set To Go
Traceability in Alberta in Medicine Hat
Gifts Straight from the Horse's Mouth

From the Dec 14, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Special Crops Report
Horse Psychology and Safety
Managing Risk with AgriProfit$

From the Dec 13, 2011 Issue of Call of the Land
Horse Safety is a Year-round Concern
Viability of Value Chains
Western Canada Cattle on Feed Report
Protection for Farmers Purchasing New Farm Implements

From the Dec 12, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Summary
Give a Growing Gift to Gardening Enthusiasts
Using Own Costing and Financial Information in AgriProfit$.

From the Dec 9, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Grains and Oilseeds Summary
Meet Caitlin Smith
Great Gifts for the Livestock Producers on Your List

From the Dec 8, 2011 Broadcast
Dispensations for Spreading Manure on Frozen Land
Agronomy Update 2012
Horses 101

From the Dec 7, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Turfgrass and Forage Seed Markets
Proposed changes to the Land Assembly Project Area Act
Ergot Spreading in Alberta

From the Dec 6, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Spreading Manure on Snow Covered or Frozen Ground
Classroom Agriculture Program
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Market Summary

From the Dec 5, 2011 Broadcast of Call of the Land
Alberta Agriculture Livestock Market Summary
Nominations now open for Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame
Cow-Calfenomics: Managing the Opportunities Sessions

 
 
 
 
Last Reviewed/Revised on February 3, 2012.