Monday, March 30, 2009

Alberta Livestock & Meat Strategy

Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development has come up with a new initiative called the Alberta Livestock and Meat Strategy.

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Horse Industry Conference 2009

Horse Industry Association of Alberta held their 27th annual, Horse Breeders and Owners Conference in Red Deer, Alberta.

Monday, March 9, 2009

On Farm Food Safety Workshop

The Alberta Sheep and Wool Commission recently sponsored an On Farm Food Safety Workshop.

Mung Bean Potential in Alberta

Research is underway on the adaptability of mung bean as a new pulse crop for Alberta.
The Mung bean is used in three main food products: bean sprouts, bean flour and dahl.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Alberta Equestrian Trail Guide

When Pam Asheton found there was no Alberta backcountry equestrian trail guide she researched and wrote one herself.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Saddle Fit and the Sore Back

Saddle Fitting is a complex subject with hundreds of details to address for health and performance. Van Harding 's presentation at the 2009 Horse Breeders and Owners Conference attracted a lot of attention from horse owners.

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Etzikom Museum

Volunteers in Etzikom, a small hamlet in Southern, Alberta, turned their former high school into an extraordinary museum.