Albertans can file on-line
Alberta producers can now file their Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization forms on-line using the website at my.afsc.ca/myAFSC.
By filing on-line, producers will improve the quality and scope of their information and should get improved processing times.
The website also allows producers to check the status of their CAIS applications, view their historical information and file supplementary forms via CAIS eForms.
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers agreed in June to replace CAIS with new programs that are more responsive, predictable and bankable for farmers.
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Under the new programs, myAFSC and eForms will continue as on-line resources for filing and tracking claims.
Information on activating myAFSC accounts and filing CAIS applications is available via e-mail at myafsc@afsc.ca or by calling 877-744-7900 toll-free.
Biofuel public shares
Ensask Biofuels Ltd. of Tisdale, Sask., is proceeding with a public share offering as part of its plan to build a 100 million litre per year ethanol plant.
As outlined in its prospectus finalized Aug. 13, Ensask hopes to raise $15 to $30 million through the sale of Class A shares.
The proposed plant will cost an estimated $127 million.
Potential investors are required to obtain a prospectus before making an investment decision.
Copies of the prospectus are available at the Ensask office or can be obtained online at www.ensask.com or www.sedar.com.
Ethanol plant
North West Terminal of Unity, Sask., has raised $13.65 million through a share offering, which will be used to build a 25 million litre per year ethanol plant.
The rest of the $42 million project will be funded through debt financing. Construction is scheduled to begin this month.
North West Terminal is owned by farmers and other shareholders.
Crop insurance website
A website developed by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corp. is designed to help producers better manage their insurance contracts.
CropConnect was started in 2003 and provides producers on-line access to their personal contract information.
The free service allows producers to complete personal premium and coverage calculations, enter and view their annual endorsement selections, view their land claim and yield history, complete seeded acreage reports, make personalized production declarations and update their demographic information.
Producers can enrol by phoning the CropConnect help desk at 800-422-1943. They will require an e-mail address and the legal name that is on their crop insurance contract.
First Nations ag funding
The Saskatchewan government has contributed $150,000 to the First Nations Agricultural Council of Saskatchewan to help it provide educational programs that encourage agricultural development in First Nations communities.
The council works with 86 First Nations schools in the province by providing education material that makes students aware of the opportunities in the agricultural industry.
One example is the Little Green Thumbs project, which helps students grow indoor gardens.
Farm safety program
A Safe Communities Program in Saskatchewan plans to focus special attention on farming.
The Humboldt program, which was formed in 2003, has promoted bicycle helmet safety, passenger safety promotional activities and alcohol trauma prevention programs.
The farm safety program will include forming a group made up of local producers that will help develop and deliver farm safety training programs to rural and urban residents.
It also plans to hold a farm safety day in the spring that will involve local schools.
