http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/homemain/cotl Call of the Land is a week-day agricultural radio program produced by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development. Listen to Call of the Land for the latest developments in agricultural technologies, research, production methods, and marketing trends, along with government programs and policies. 2012 Government of Alberta Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 GMT Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development 2008-06-26T06:00:00Z 2012 Government of Alberta Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development no Call of the Land, Agriculture, Alberta, radio, current agricultural news, rural http://www.agric.gov.ab.ca/app21/rtw/icons/audience/audience_0.jpg http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/homemain/cotl http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19074 Growing Forward Water Management Program: Water specialist Melissa Orr-Langner with details on the Growing Forward Water Management Program. New Pilot Growing Forward Launched: Details available on Growing Forward website on the new Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program.Social Media Workshop: Value chain specialist Margurite Thiessen with details on the Social Media and Marketing workshop being held February 28, 2012 at Olds College.Update on Two Proposed Commissions: Interview with Kent Erickson and Gordon Pope discussing on the updates of two proposed commissions. Rural Services Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19074 2012-02-09T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19057 Marcia Hewitt-Fisher highlights the topics and speakers for the webinar series and details on how to participate. Learning about New Marketing Channels: Morgan Hobin with the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association has details on two local foods workshops February 14 and 15. Chuck Penner with LeftField Commodity Research highlilghts what's happening with Canadian exports of lentils. Ministry Information Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19057 2012-02-08T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19054 Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Evan Berger has been meeting with Rural Albertans across the province throughout the month. Factors that Drive Innovation: Ava Duering a Competitiveness Analyst with Alberta Agriculture speaks about what can help breed innovation and moral within an organization.Shawn Elgert a Water Engineer with Alberta Agriculture talks about selecting the correct rural water treatment system. Rural Services Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19054 2012-02-07T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19052 Agriculture Minister Evan Berger with details on the new initiative funding to agricultural societies in the province. Herb Lock of FarmSense Marketing in Edmonton with the latest information. Insect Issues in Southern Alberta: Insect management specialist Scott Meers dicsusses on the wheat midge being one of the insect producers will need to monitor in the southern Alberta. Learning & 4H Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19052 2012-02-06T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19048 Agriculture Minister Evan Berger discusses on getting more youth involved in the Agriculture Industry. Resources for Livestock Care: Animal protection services for Alberta SPCA, Ken Dean discusses on resources available for livestock care.Where We Are with Growing Forward 2: Growing Forward's Wendy McCormick discusses on where they're at with the works of Growing Forward 2 programs. Learning & 4H Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19048 2012-02-03T07:00:00Z http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19045 What's been happening with turfgrass and forage seed markets. Clubroot Management Practices: Plant pathologist Ron Howard with some highlights on Clubroot Management Practices.Business development officer Ruth DeSantis with details on the Alberta Biomaterials Development Centre's facility in Vegreville. Business & Economics Thu, 02 Feb 2012 07:00:00 GMT http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/newslett.nsf/all/cotl19045 2012-02-02T07:00:00Z