As many will attest, farming is far more than just work—it’s a way of life. A vast number of farmers have been living and working on the farm since they were children, often following in the footsteps of their fathers and grandfathers before them. This process is commonplace in the cycle of the family farm.
Read MoreThis autumn, as crops around the province were brought to harvest, the many days and nights of hard work, worry and diligence were largely rewarded. There was, however, something else working behind the scenes for certain farmers—malt contracts. Before a seed is even put in the ground, meetings between growers and malting companies are scheduled
Read MoreAccording to barley growers north and south of the border, you need to know as many contract details as possible before selling in the open market. “Farmers are going to have to be more careful of the contracts they’re signing,” said Brian Otto, a southern Alberta barley grower and Chair of the Barley Council of
Read MoreFor farmers, when it comes to finding employees who can meet their unique labour needs, the problem is often in the timing. In peak periods like seeding and harvest, farmers often find they are stuck with more work than they can handle. This can be remedied to a certain extent by help from family members
Read MoreBarley research in Alberta involves an extensive network of scientists, government facilities, universities, industry partners and funding agencies. The Lethbridge Research Centre (LRC), a federal facility in southern Alberta, is a key player in this network. The LRC is one of 19 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research centres established more than a century ago,
Read More[img_blog_caption image=’http://www.albertabarley.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Barley-Country-NewsBlog-Archives-Hulless-Barley-something-for-everyone-November-2012.png’ caption=’: From food to malt to feed, hulless barley has a wide array of end-uses. ‘ credit=”Dr. Joseph Nyachiro”]The versatility and health benefits of barley are well known, but awareness of one type in particular is on the rise. Hulless barley has enjoyed the limelight recently. It has a tough, inedible outer hull that
Read MoreElection called for director-at-large position (Calgary, AB) Nov. 2, 2012 – Alberta Barley (ABC) has announced two new board members after the close of its director and director-at-large nominations period on Wed., Oct. 31, 2012. Bryan Adam of Stony Plain and Gerald Finster of Valleyview were acclaimed as directors for regions five and six respectively.
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