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Helping farmers through wildfires and drought
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Alberta’s AgriStability program has reopened for late participation so producers affected by wildfires and drought can consider enrolling to manage business risks.
Alberta producers can sign up for AgriStability until Sept. 29. The Government of Alberta and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada have reopened the program recognizing that wildfires and extremely dry conditions have affected many farmers and ranchers since the April 30 enrolment deadline.
This gives affected producers more time to review and manage the business risks associated with these challenging situations.
AgriStability protects Canadian producers against large declines in farming income due to production loss, increased costs and market conditions.
The program is offered through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), which is a shared commitment between federal, provincial and territorial governments.
“Our government has listened to farmers and ranchers who have been impacted by wildfires and drought,” said RJ Sigurdson, Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.
“We know they need support options to make it through this growing season. Allowing late participation in AgriStability will enable them to reassess their business risks and make an informed decision about signing up to protect their operations and livelihoods.”
Enrolling in AgriStability can provide producers with access to other credit options like the federal advanced payments program, which offers low-cost cash advances.
“Alberta’s producers have shown great resiliency and the ability to rise to the extreme challenges brought on by wildfires and drought,” said Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.
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“Risk management programs like AgriStability are essential to help producers manage these threats to their operations, and we want to ensure they have the time they need to make decisions that are right for their business.”
Branch Manager
Kneehill Soil Services Ltd.
We are an independent crop inputs retailer located in central Alberta with a well-established presence in our communities. with a proven track record of providing high quality products and services to our customers. We offer an excellent starting wage, performance bonus plan and group benefits package including health and dental plans. Our company is family focused with a history of great staff retention.
Currently we have a management/sales opportunity at our Drumheller location. The candidate who fills this position would be responsible for all of aspects of the retail sales of that office as well as the efficient and profitable operations of that location.
Primary duties include sales and service of seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products as well as managing custom application. This individual would also be responsible for leading a small team of employees and managing plant operations.
Please email cover letter and resume to: Kneeljb@telus.net
Closing date: August 18, 2023
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Branch Manager Kneehill Soil Services Ltd.
We are an independent crop inputs retailer located in central Alberta with a well-established presence in our communities. with a proven track record of providing high quality products and services to our customers. We offer an excellent starting wage, performance bonus plan and group benefits package including health and dental plans. Our company is family focused with a history of great staff retention.
Currently we have a management/sales opportunity at our Drumheller location. The candidate who fills this position would be responsible for all of aspects of the retail sales of that office as well as the efficient and profitable operations of that location.
Primary duties include sales and service of seed, fertilizer, and crop protection products as well as managing custom application. This individual would also be responsible for leading a small team of employees and managing plant operations.
Please email cover letter and resume to: Kneeljb@telus.net
Closing date: August 18, 2023
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