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SUMMARY:Water and Agriculture Conference
DESCRIPTION:Are you a livestock or a crop producer who would like to learn more about riparian areas? We have all the details of the conference below.  AWES will be at the conference with  factsheets and other literature which will be available to participants – we’d love to chat with you! \n$50 includes all sessions\, lunch\, coffee and snacks.\nRegistration starts at 9:00am.\nTradeshow Booths are available\nRegistration Deadline: November 16 \n\n\n\nAgenda includes: \n\nFarming through the Change – David Sauchyn\, Univeristy of Regina\, Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative\nWetlands on an Agricultural Landscape – John K. Pattison-Williams\, University of Alberta\nWorking with the Wetland Policy – Matthew Wilson\, Alberta Environment & Parks\nDucks Unlimited Producer Programs – Warren Robb\, Ducks Unlimited\nAgriculture Water Footprint and Social License – Dr. Reynold Bergen\, Beef Cattle Research Council\n\nBreakout Sessions: \nLivestock Producer Sessions focused on Riparian Mangement including a Producer Showcase: \n\nRiparian Pasture Science – Ross Adams\, Alberta Environment & Parks\nRiparian Management – Norine Ambrose\, Cows & Fish\n\nCrop Producer Sessions focused on Buffers and Wetland Management including a Producer Showcase: \n\nCrops\, Wetlands & Buffer Zones – Andrea Kalischuk\, Alberta Agriculture & Forestry\nRiparian Buffers – Tony Cowen\, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada\n\nFor more information contact Daniela at Mountain View County Agricultural Services: \nPhone: 403-335-3311 Ext 204 email: darcher@mvcounty.com \nEvent Day Contact: Lorelee Grattidge 403-994-0837 \nConference funded through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership Environmental Stewardship Program
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/water-and-agriculture-conference/
LOCATION:Crossfield & District Communty Hall\, 900 Mountain Ave\, Crossfield\, Alberta\, T0M 0S0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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SUMMARY:West Country Ag Tour
DESCRIPTION:Clearwater County Presents: \nThe 2019 West Country Ag. Tour \nClearwater County\, AWES\, GWFA\, Benalto Ag\, Medicine River Wildlife Centre\, Biocomposite Group\, Alex Fuengling and Henry Askes will be presenting on agricultural topics throughout the day.  \n  \nHayrides will be taking place onsite\, and breakfast\, lunch\, and refreshments will be provided! \nCost is $35 for the day. Please RSVP through Clearwater County by August 16\, 2019. \n  \nItinerary for Tuesday August 20\, 2019 \n7:30 – 9:00 am\nBreakfast at the Quonset in County yard Featuring the Waffle Truck.\n9:15 – 10:15 am\nCover Crop Cocktails. Presentations from Greg Paranich (GWFA) and Devin Knopp (Benalto Ag) at the County trial plots.\n10:15 – 10:45 am\nRole of Raptors – Presentation by Medicine River Wildlife Centre and Ottis the Owl.\n10:45 – 11:15 am\nCoffee break\n11:15 – 12:00 pm\nShelter belts – Management techniques for successfully establishing a shelterbelt. Brought to you by AWES (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society).\n12:15 pm – 1:15 pm\nLunch\n1:30 – 2:00 pm\nPreserving our Pollinators – Presentation by AWES (Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society)\n2:15 -2:45 pm\nHemp mats – biodegradable and environmentally friendly weed control. Presented by Beau Taylor of Biocomposite Group.\n3:00 – 4:00 pm\nEquipment Demonstration- Alex Fuengling with direct seeder\, high speed disc and pasture harrows. Henry Askes – Bale Wrapper.\n4:00 – 4:30 pm\nRefreshments and door prizes.
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/west-country-ag-tour/
LOCATION:Clearwater County Quarter\, Township Road 400 and Range Road 72\, Clearwater County\, Alberta\, T0M 0C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:West of Edmonton
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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SUMMARY:Shelterbelts and Ecobuffers Shelterbelts: Planting and Design
DESCRIPTION:Shelterbelts and woodlots across the province are deteriorating.. What can YOU do? \nJoin the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society along with the MD of Greenview and the County of Grande Prairie for an informative evening about how Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers can be designed and planted on your land. \nLearn how to: \n\nEstablish and rejuvenate shelterbelts on your property\nConduct a basic site assessment to kick start your tree planting plan\nSelect tree species that will thrive in your region\nDesign a plan that meets your needs and provides the ecosystems services you wish to enhance!\n\nSupper and introductions will be held from 5-6 pm\, with the workshop and refreshments to follow. There is no charge for this event\, however registrations are required. \nPlease pre-register on Eventbrite by November 20th or contact Jill Henry of the County of Grande Prairie Agriculture Department at \njhenry@countygp.ab.ca or 780-532-9727 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-ecobuffers-shelterbelts-planting-and-design/
LOCATION:Grovedale Public Service Building\, 56361 TWP road 695a\, Grovedale\, Alberta\, T0H 1X0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Northeast of Edmonton to the Borders,Between Edmonton, Slave Lake, and Grande Prairie
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ORGANIZER;CN="Noel St. Jean":MAILTO:nstjean@awes-ab.ca
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SUMMARY:Integrated Weed and Pest Management of Field Crops and Eco-buffers/Alley Cropping Agroforestry Systems
DESCRIPTION:Join MARA and Mackenzie County for the Integrated Weed and Pest Management of Field Crops and Eco-buffers/Alley Cropping Agroforestry Systems workshop held at the Fort Vermillion Community Complex January 15\, 2020 from 8:45-3:30pm. \nDr. Breanne Tidemann\, and Dr. Kelly Turrington of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) and Noel St. Jean of the Agroforestry and  Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) will be speaking on topics including: \n\nIntegrated weed Management\, Herbicide Resistance and Harvest Weed Seed Control\nIntegrated Cereal Disease Management\nIntegrated Crop and Pest Management for canola\nShelterbelt/Eco-buffer Establishment and Alley Cropping\nAgroforestry Systems for Sustainable Agriculture\n\nRegistration is free and lunch will be provided. For details and registration please contact MARA at 780-927-3776 or research@mackenzieresearch.ca \nWe hope to see you there! \n  \n 
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/integrated-weed-and-pest-management-of-field-crops-and-eco-buffers-alley-cropping-agroforestry-systems/
LOCATION:Fort Vermillion Community Complex\, 5001 44 Ave\, Fort Vermillion\, Alberta\, T0H 1N0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:North of Grande Prairie and Slave Lake
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20200310T153000
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SUMMARY:Managing New and Existing Shelterbelts and Eco-buffers
DESCRIPTION:Join Beaver County and the Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society (AWES) for an informative evening of Shelterbelt and Eco-buffer management strategies on March 10\, 2020 from 3pm-8pm at the Holden Community Hall (Holden\, AB). \nAWES staff will present best management practices for existing shelterbelts and ecobuffers\, including conducting tree health assessments\, and managing health issues such as pest\, disease and environmental damages such as winter die off. \nLearn to: \n\nApply assessment strategies learned in the workshop\nComplete a design and maintenance plan for your property\n\nThis will be an chance to discuss opportunities available for funding and project development in addition to establishment\, species selection and site preparation among other topics. \nCome prepared for an outdoor field component. Weather permitting we will visit a nearby shelterbelt or wooded area to discuss management and rejuvenation options. \nFree workshop\, dinner included. \nRSVP by March 2\, 2020 on Eventbrite or by contacting AWES at 780-643-6732 or info@awes-ab.ca
URL:https://www.awes-ab.ca/event/shelterbelts-and-eco-buffers/
LOCATION:Holden Community Hall\, 4919 49 Ave\, Holden\, Alberta\, T0B 2C0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:East of Edmonton
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