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Show Your Support for Bill C-234

Show Your Support for Bill C-234

UFA CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | November 6, 2023
The Agriculture Carbon Alliance (ACA) is calling on Canadians to help to preserve Bill C-234 in its original form and get it passed into law as soon as possible. An amendment removing provisions for heating and cooling buildings and greenhouses was recently adopted by the Senate Agriculture and Forestry Committee (AGFO), unfairly excluding tens of thousands of farmers, ranchers, and growers from vital financial relief. read more...
Applications Now Open for Livestock Drought Relief

Applications Now Open for Livestock Drought Relief

UFA CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | October 31, 2023
Applications are now open for the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program, providing livestock producers with up to $165 million to maintain breeding herds. The governments of Alberta and Canada are partnering on the 2023 Canada-Alberta Drought Livestock Assistance program to support livestock producers facing extraordinary costs due to this year’s dry conditions. Funding for this joint AgriRecovery initiative is provided through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP). read more...
UFA Celebrates Saskatchewan Grand Openings

UFA Celebrates Saskatchewan Grand Openings

UFA CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | July 7, 2023
UFA marked the official openings of the Yorkton and Weyburn UFA Petroleum Agencies with a Grand Opening Celebration in each location this week. It was a festive environment in each city as our celebrations complemented the local Summer Fairs, 4-H Parades and Chuckwagon Races happening this week. read more...
Deadline Soon! Agricultural Clean Technology Program Applications Due June 22

Deadline Soon! Agricultural Clean Technology Program Applications Due June 22

UFA CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | June 20, 2023
The deadline for intake applications for the Agricultural Clean Technology Program is fast approaching! There has been a great demand for this program which aims to create an enabling environment for the development and adoption of clean technology that will help drive the changes required to achieve a low-carbon economy and promote sustainable growth. read more...
Intake Period for Agricultural Clean Technology Program Closes June 22

Intake Period for Agricultural Clean Technology Program Closes June 22

UFA CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | June 16, 2023
There has been great demand for this program that aims to create an enabling environment for the development and adoption of clean technology that will help drive the changes required to achieve a low-carbon economy and promote sustainable growth. Projects will be assessed and prioritized based on highest GHG emission reductions, including methane and fertilizer reductions. Only those projects considered and approved (with a contribution agreement in place) will be eligible for reimbursement. read more...
Alberta Elections and Agriculture

Alberta Elections and Agriculture

UFA CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS | May 17, 2023
Monday, May 29, 2023, the Alberta Government will be holding its 31st general election. Albertans across the province will head to the polls to choose their next premier and MLA. UFA supports the Simpson Centre who is committed to strengthening Canada’s agriculture and agri-foods sectors through research and policy analysis. The provincial election offers an opportunity to provide stakeholders with evidence-based education on how each of the parties’ commitments will affect the agriculture sector. read more...
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