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February 18, 2021
New Year Begins: CCGA Accepting 2021 Advance Applications with Streamlined Application Process

“In more than 35 years of operations, this is the earliest that CCGA has started accepting applications for the Advance Payments Program,” says Dave Gallant, Director of Finance and Operations at CCGA
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February 8, 2021
Important Notice for Farmers: Training and Testing for MELT Extension Drivers

Be aware of the approaching deadline of March 1, 2021, to complete Mandatory Entry Level Training (MELT) equivalency under the Alberta Transportation farmer and farm worker extension program.
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February 4, 2021
Farmers Invited to View Video of 9th Annual Chops & Crops Collaboration

The annual Chops & Crops event is a testament to the power of collaboration among the agricultural commodity groups, as well as an asset in maintaining communication with the provincial government
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February 1, 2021
Tax Credit for the 2020 Tax Year Open to Canola Farmers in Alberta

“The tax credit is an additional benefit for growers who pay check-off on crops like canola”, says John Mayko a farmer from Mundare
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January 28, 2021
Alberta Canola Producers Commission 2021 Board of Directors

(Edmonton, Alberta), January 28, 2021 –The 31st Annual General Meeting of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission was held online on January 26, 2021. Following the Annual General Meeting, the Board elected Kevin Serfas from Turin as the new Chair, and …
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January 25, 2021
Team Alberta welcomes Minister Dreeshen’s announcement on reduced crop insurance premiums in 2021

Reducing the cost of the most widely used business risk management program is a practical solution that will help Alberta farmers
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January 12, 2021
Launch of Consultation on Canada Grain Act Review

The review provides an opportunity to define the gold standard for grain quality assurance, to enhance producer protections, and to create a responsive legislative framework that enhances competitiveness of Canada’s grains sector.
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January 7, 2021
Proposed Clean Fuel Standard Offers Opportunity for Increased Canola Demand but Details Need Attention

One area of concern for farmers is how compliance with land use and biodiversity criteria will be achieved under the CFS
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December 10, 2020
COVID-19 Resources for Alberta Farmers

Links to government and industry resources.
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November 30, 2020
Team Alberta letter to Statistics Canada: Cannabis Distorts Farm Income

Team Alberta is concerned that reporting cannabis data in this manner is misleading
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November 26, 2020
Team Alberta welcomes changes to MELT making it easier for experienced drivers to earn their Class 1

The Experience Equivalency program recognizes farmers and farm workers’ previous driving experience
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November 17, 2020
Alberta Canola Announces Director Election Results

The call for nominations for farmers to serve on the Board of Directors of the Alberta Canola Producers Commission resulted in three canola producers being re-elected by acclamation. Andre Harpe from Valhalla Centre in Region 2, Ian Chitwood from Airdrie …

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