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Selecting Age-Appropriate Farm Tasks for Youth

Children play an active role on many farms and ranches and are often eager to work alongside their family members. Janice Donkers, farm safety youth coordinator with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry explains why the North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks (NAGCAT) is a helpful resource.

Interview with Janice Donkers (3:05 minutes) (1.41 Mb)

To obtain a free copy of the North American Guidelines for Children’s Agricultural Tasks, parents, caregivers, health or safety professionals, and educators are encouraged to contact the Alberta Farm Safety Program at farm.safety@gov.ab.ca or visit the program’s website at www.agriculture.alberta.ca/farmsafety.

 
 
Source : Alberta Ag and Forestry

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Replenish Nutrients co-founder and CEO Neil Wiens speaks to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's focus on regenerative fertilizers.

Replenish Nutrients specializes in mineral-based fertilizers made from rock phosphate, elemental sulfur, potash, and organic matter. What sets its products apart is the incorporation of proprietary biology, ensuring active biological mineral nutrients are released at the right time and place. The company targets the commercial farming sector in Western Canada, covering a substantial 100 million acres.

Wiens highlighted the support received from the government of Alberta, emphasizing its commitment to low-impact, low-greenhouse gas products. Replenish Nutrients recently received an emissions reduction grant, showcasing its dedication to reducing carbon emissions in comparison to traditional chemical fertilizers.

The interview also touched upon the strong market conditions, with a robust fourth quarter attributed to favorable weather, strong volumes, and normalized fertilizer prices.

Wiens said investors can anticipate exciting partnerships and technological advancements from Replenish Nutrients, contributing to the company's expansion and increased cash flow.