(supplied photo/Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment)

By Alice McFarlane

Agriculture Roundup

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday December 14, 2023

Dec 14, 2023 | 3:35 PM

Some important Prairie grasslands are being protected in southwestern Alberta.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada said it’s partnering with the Bectell family to conserve 323-hectares of grasslands on their property near Police Outpost Provincial Park.

The Bectell family has a cow-calf ranching operation and uses sustainable rotational grazing practices that date back to 1917.

The conservation agreement ensures the property continues to operate as a working ranch while maintaining its ecological integrity.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada said the project expands its efforts in the area, which now includes almost 2,900 hectares of conserved lands west of the St. Mary River near the Canada-United States border.

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Five farms in Saskatchewan are being featured in the documentary film.

The series Depth of Field: Films About Farming highlights 40 farms across Canada with farmer interviews. The five farms featured from Saskatchewan are McCreary Land and Livestock Ltd, Prairie Garden Seeds, 4C Farms – Cowessess First Nation, Red Barn Dairy, and Penny

Depth of Field is a series of short documentaries produced and presented by the National Farmers Union and March Forth Creative.

The films showcase Canadian farmers and farm workers, and their sustainable farming practices on and off the land. Rotational grazing, seed saving, building healthy soils, and working for social justice– different farmers highlight their own priorities.

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Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is offering support to the wild blueberry sector in Atlantic provinces and in Quebec who could be facing financial hardship as a result of widespread excessive moisture during the 2023 growing and crop season, in addition to pollination issues and poor quality harvest.

High inventory and the anticipation of a lower market price may also contribute to cash flow shortfalls, particularly in the fall and winter.

FCC’s support will provide producers and processors the relief needed to make their loan interest payments while they navigate through financial losses.

Wild blueberry customers in the Atlantic provinces and Quebec are encouraged to contact their FCC relationship manager or the FCC Customer Service Centre to discuss their individual situation and options.

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alice.mcfarlane@pattisonmedia.com

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