Ag society initiatives grow youth leadership

The Government of Alberta is working with agricultural societies to support leadership development activities for the next generation of producers, farm safety programs and ongoing initiatives within … more

Dry conditions could delay spring grazing

Dry soil conditions and below-average snow packs in Ponoka County and across the province could mean a late start to spring grazing and an increased risk of winterkill on hay and pasture stands for ar… more

Warm winter and lack of snow cause for concern

It’s a brown winter in many parts of Alberta. The warmer than usual temperatures and lack of adequate snow cover also has its benefits for livestock producers but many may need a second plan of attack… more

Presentation promotes farm safety

For children, growing up on a farm can provide them with a number of valuable life skills; it can also be highly dangero… more

Car batteries stolen from 4-Hers

The Ponoka East 4-H Club can be seen throughout the year raising funds for their programs; one of the ways they do this … more

Horse care in winter months

Les Burwash, with the livestock business development branch of Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (ARD), suggests… more

4-Hers busy with Christmas projects

The East Ponoka 4-H Beef Club would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our club resumed in t… more

Landowners’ comment sought

Alberta’s property rights task force will soon meet landowners face-to-face in communities across the province to ensure… more

Club ready for first ride of year

December was a bit slower for us. At our club meeting we discussed some future fundraisers and just so happens one of th… more

Renegade Riders bomb-proof horses

November was fairly busy. Some of the club members took in the 4-H Family Day at Farm Fair on Nov 8. We built candy bouq… more
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