Crop walks for controlled traffic farming
The Controlled Traffic Farming Alberta project team plans three crop walks this year.
Each of the crop walks includes area specific features and are designed for producers who already practice controlled traffic farming and those who are considering it as a beneficial management practice.
June 14, Rolling Hills: Robert Ruwoldt, a controlled traffic farmer from Australia, will talk about his years of experience with controlled traffic farming. As well, in-field and adapted equipment will be discussed and demonstrated.
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July 4, Morrin: Steve Larocque will provide an update on year three of his CTF practice. In addition, the crop walk and soil pit tour will deal with soil compaction, roots and rooting, tires to minimize compaction and an overall project update.
July 9, Jarvie/Dapp: This crop walk will look at the second year of Jackson Farms’ controlled traffic farming. There will also be a discussion of soil compaction, roots and rooting, tires to minimize compaction and an overall project update.
Agribusiness gives away $50,000
Dean Pederson of Kyle, Sask., has won $50,000 through JayDee AgTech’s giveaway contest.
The grand prize winner was the last man standing in a field of 125 contestants through an elimination draw conducted by MNP.
Rural children participate in ag safety program
The largest rural safety and health education program for children in North America was held June 14.
More than 13,500 children and adults participated in Progressive Agriculture Safety Day events hosted by the Canadian Agriculture Safety Association and the Progressive Agriculture Foundation.
More than 70 events are scheduled across rural communities this year, with most taking place between May and August.
This year’s Safety Day events are supported by more than 3,000 volunteers.
Events include hands-on educational activities that teach children how to stay safe on the farm.
Communities select activities based on local rural safety issues, such as sun safety, recognizing and avoiding chemical exposure and safe animal handling.
Safety Days education is helping communities improve their children’s awareness of farm risks and prevent farm injuries. An average of 13 children die every year in Canada as a result of farming activities.
The deadline for applications is July 15.
For more information, visit www.planfarmsafety.ca.
Alberta names Top 4-H member
Jacob Onyschuk of Legal, Alta., has been awarded the 2012 Premier’s Award, 4-H Alberta’s most prestigious award.
Onyschuk, 20, is a student at the University of Alberta. He was chosen from the province’s top 4-H members.
He is a member of the Bon Accord 4-H Beef Club and the Vimy Dunrobin 4-H Multi club, where he showed goats.
Onyschuk will represent Alberta 4-H at events throughout North America.
One of his first trips will be to the Montana 4-H Congress in Bozeman July 8-15.
Onyschuk became involved in 4-H in high school and says he regrets not taking the opportunity earlier.
He has also contributed at the district and regional levels by facilitating workshops and chairing the Northwest Regional Beef Committee.
As well, he has advanced to Provincial Communications this year with his public speaking skills and was one of 14 finalists at the event held at Northlands in Edmonton in April.
