Growing Forward News

A quick update regarding water and environment related Growing Forward Programs.

Growing Forward Water Management Program: Still open, still has funding, and still accepting applications.

Growing Forward Grazing and Winter Feeding Program: Still open, still has funding, and still accepting applications.  Will close August 31, 2012.  Projects must be completed by Oct 31, 2012

Growing Forward Manure Management Program: Still open, still has funding, and still accepting applications.  Has new application forms, which must be used.

Growing Forward Integrated Crop Management Program: Closed

Remember: If you need assistance with the planning work that is required for these programs, I can help you.   Contact me any time.

If you are considering Growing Forward funding, to ensure you get the latest news, be sure to check the Growing Forward website:

www.growingforward.alberta.ca

This site also presents information about  the many other Growing Forward Programs.

New on Off the Creek TV

Randy Radau of Coulee Creek Herefords, discusses the new winter watering system he installed.  Click here to watch the video: Stewards of the Land - Caring for the Coulee.

Check out the other Off the Creek TV channels, by clicking the Off the Creek TV Tab above, then find the links to the other stories.

Off the Creek TV: All off the Creek, All the Time!

Spring Time Reminders

Seedings pretty much in full swing now...maybe it's a good time for some reminders?



1. UPCOMING EVENTS

• May 12, June 9, July 7: Head to Hoof Horsemanship Clinics, with Geoff Hoar. For info or to register contact Meghan Marshall at 403.596.6084 or mmarshall@rdcounty.ca
• June 14-15: Ladies Livestock Lessons, at Pine Lake. For info or to register, see the LLL2012 BlogPage at http://ladieslivestocklessons.blogspot.ca/, or you can contact Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 or klewis@rdcounty.ca
• June 19, 21, 26, 28: Controlled Grazing School, with Albert Kuipers (Grey Wooded Forage Association). For info or to register contact Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 or klewis@rdcounty.ca .
• July 19: 10th Annual Enterprising Ag Tour in Red Deer County.  Stops include: Yff Dairy's solid / liquid manure separator and bedding maker, Future Farm's Charolais show, Buyks Spuds, Wachter Horses (show jumping).  Buy your tickets ($25 each) at the Red Deer County Office.

2. AG TRAINING REFUND



Any ag-related course you take might be eligible for up to 50% of the registration fees reimbursed to you (maximum $200), from the Red Deer County Agricultural Services Board “Ag Training Refund Program”. Open to any Red Deer County landowner.

3. OFF THE CREEK PROGRAM

Get up to 75% (maximum $5,000) to do a project on your land that benefits water bodies, riparian areas, native range and shallow groundwater.  Application forms are available from this blog page (click the "Off the Creek Doc's" tab above), or contact Ken Lewis at 403.342.8653 or klewis@rdcounty.ca


4. OFF SITE WATERING DEMONSTRATION UNIT

Is available for agricultural producers to "try before you buy".  FREE!!! Our new solar/wind powered unit is featured on the Off the Creek TV Page...click this link to watch it: Taking Livestock Watering to New Heights