Water program introduced in B.C.
An Agricultural Water Infrastructure program has been introduced in British Columbia that is designed to improve water management and water supply for crops and livestock in the province.
The program will support more efficient water management, including the use of leading-edge technology in water-scarce and drought-prone areas.
It hoped it will help maximize available water for agricultural uses, such as irrigation and livestock watering.
Support for additional water infrastructure will also be considered if there is high potential for farmland expansion or if the increase in water supply will lead to more agricultural production.
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The $20 million program will be available to B.C. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers as well as Indigenous communities, Indigenous producers, irrigation and improvement districts, local governments, and agricultural and conservation groups.
It will be administered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation of B.C.
Dairy scholarship applications sought
The application deadline for Alberta Milk scholarship program is July 31.
It was created to help sustain the dairy industry by encouraging students to study dairy or a related agriculture discipline.
The successful applicant will be awarded with a $1,000 scholarship this fall.
Applicants must be registered at an officially recognized post-secondary institution. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must be either immediate family of, or sponsored by, an Alberta Milk member who is in good standing.
For more information, contact Kim Skolarchuk at kskolarchuk@albertamilk.com.
Grains council gets new leadership
Pierre Petelle has been named chair and Greg Cherewyk vice-chair of the Canada Grains Council.
Petelle is president of CropLife Canada, where he leads efforts to improve the regulatory system.
Cherewyk has more than two decades of experience at Pulse Canada, including his role as president, where he developed expertise in market development, trade policy and transportation.
Petelle replaces Rick White as chair of the grains council.
Ag safety boardseeks nominations
The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is looking for two people to join its seven-member board.
Nominees must be members in good standing of CASA.
Nominations are due Aug. 8.
Nominees will be contacted to confirm their eligibility and desire to let their name stand.
CASA members will vote Sept. 6-12 and election results will be announced Sept. 18 at the CASA annual general meeting.
Board members will be elected for three-year terms.
