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Mar 28

Farmer participation needed for Team Alberta grain conditioning

By: Victoria Decker

(Calgary, Alberta) March 28, 2019– Team Alberta is seeking farmer participation for a grain conditioning study that will assess on-farm energy consumption and efficiency of grain drying and conditioning systems. The data obtained from the grain conditioning project will be a critical source of information for Alberta farmers regarding efficiencies, implementation or expansion of grain

Mar 25

Alberta Barley is accepting applicants for the 2019 Alberta Barley Student Scholarship

By: Victoria Decker

Alberta Barley supports the next generation of barley scientists and is excited to offer scholarships to students actively engaged in barley research. Click below to learn more. Applications or questions may be directed to Lauren Comin at lcomin@albertawheatbarley.com.

Mar 25

AdvancingAg graduates encourage participation, deadline for applications approaching

By: Megan Hall

(Calgary, Alberta) March 25, 2019 –The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions would like to remind potential mentees to apply for the AdvancingAg program ahead of the March 29, 2019 deadline. The AdvancingAg Future Leaders Program is an initiative focused on mentoring young agriculture professionals in Alberta. The year-long program pairs mentees, aged 18-35, with a

Mar 15

Class 1 driver’s licence extension application is now available to agriculture workers

By: Erin Tateson

The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions are pleased to inform farmers that the extension application from the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT), as part of the new Class 1 driver’s licence training requirements, is now available on the Alberta Transportation website. Agriculture workers looking to obtain a Class 1 driver’s licence may apply for the

Mar 7

FAQ – Agriculture and Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) for Class 1 drivers

By: Victoria Decker

Team Alberta is pleased that the Alberta Transportation Ministry is allowing agricultural workers to apply for a one-year extension from the Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) as part of the new Class 1 driver’s license regulations. Farmers and farm workers will be able to apply for the one-year extension from March 15, 2019 to November 30, 2019.

Mar 1

Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions thank Minister MacAulay for his dedication to farmers, welcome Minister Bibeau as new agriculture minister

By: Victoria Decker

Following this morning’s news of the federal cabinet shuffle, The Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions wish to thank the Honourable Lawrence MacAualay for his service and dedication to farmers throughout his time as Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). The commissions also welcome Marie-Claude Bibeau as she steps in to lead the agriculture portfolio.