ABOUT ARECA
We support member associations in their role as key deliverers of field research, new technology and extension to Alberta's agricultural producers.
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Empower member associations to unite, inspire and transform
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Are driven by producer-run boards.
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Through our member associations we have approximately 1500 members, with another 50,000+ receiving information through newsletters and events
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Are a direct link for industry and government to producers, and a link for producers to researchers.
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Work directly with producers to improve agricultural practices for long-term economic and environmental sustainability.
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Partner with hundreds of groups around Alberta, representing industry, government, producer and environmental associations.
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Maintain large libraries of information available to producers and agriculture industry personnel.
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Distribute regular newsletters and magazines.
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Host Workshops, Grazing Schools, Tours, Seminars, Conferences and other extension activities covering a wide variety of topics from crops, forages and livestock to agro-forestry, medicinal and other special crops.
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Conduct applied research plots and demonstration sites.
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Have knowledgeable staff able to quickly respond to the changing needs of the agriculture industry.
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Provide agronomic and extension support.
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Deliver the Environmental Farm Plan to producers.