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Jul 25, 2018

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First off today, we find out about the role played by Alberta’s applied research and extension associations. Andrea Hanson, beef extension specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, says they are a link to information and education about forages, grazing livestock, and crops.

Interview with Andrea Hanson (3:12 minutes) (1.46 Mb)

Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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