Rural Futures @RuralFuturesLab
Non-profit research & design collaborative exploring locally adaptive responses to the multiple challenges of contemporary rural life. #RuralRegeneration ruralfutures.substack.com Beaver Hills Joined April 2016-
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Alberta's grasslands natural region covers 24 million acres—that's nearly 4x the area under Canola production in the province! Whether you're managing pasture, hay land, or native prairie, an EFP helps you assess and improve your grassland stewardship practices.
Thank you to Sheri and Darin Pedersen for inviting us to be part of their winning ‘@620ckrm Country Cookout’ at their farm in the RM of Prairie Rose, 309! With harvest well underway we remind everyone to ’Sow Safety, Harvest Life’. Thank you for working to feed the world!
Fields with strong, healthy forage cover are more resilient to stress, recover faster, and require fewer inputs. Investing in grassland management today builds resilience for whatever weather tomorrow brings. Check out this forage BMP guide: bit.ly/48101gG
The ANPC now offers an interactive map of both native plant suppliers in Alberta (and beyond) as well as native plant demonstration beds. Head here to check out sites for inspiration and the reputable suppliers to source your own seeds and plants. anpc.ab.ca/?p=11519
Learn about the wonders of Alberta's grasslands! Discover the 🌾incredible plants, 🦬animals, and 🌎ecosystems that call these vast lands home, and learn why conserving them is so important. To register, go to naturealberta.ca/deep-roots-the…
😷🫁 Breathe Easy: Farmer's lung, caused by mold in crops, can lead to chronic lung damage. Protect your lungs and practice #FarmSafetyEveryday by wearing a respirator during certain farm tasks. 🌱🚜 Check out our "Save Your Breath" resource! bit.ly/SYBreath
Your farm's sustainability matters, and so does your privacy. 🔒 With the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan (EFP), you can assess environmental risks, improve your operation, and know that your personal information is secure. Read more here: bit.ly/4huZLrn
Commons-based food production is rooted in fair and collaborative work, and can also serve to unite communities and build resilience across sectors. ruralfutures.substack.com/p/food-systems…
When co-ops thrive, economies become more inclusive, equitable, and resilient but #cooperatives can only thrive when supported by the right policies. This paper looks into some of the areas where policy can help cooperatives ncbaclusa.coop/policy-strateg…
The #food inequities that Siċaŋġu Co is working to address can be traced back to the eradication of bison herds by white settlers during the 1800s. Now, they're trying to bring it back to the land. @yesmagazine yesmagazine.org/climate/2025/0…
👀 Have you used our Regenerative Farm Map to find farms near you? 🌱 Our Map connects you with 175+ farms across Canada using regenerative practices and improving our ecosystems 🌿 Tag or name the regenerative farms YOU'VE discovered in the comments and show them some love! 👇
A great conversation with @bethsawin on #multisolving — a powerful and practical approach to community-based systems change. open.substack.com/pub/backloop/p…
Transforming food systems could cut emissions and enhance food security—yet only 2.5% of climate funding supports these changes. It’s time to prioritize food systems in #ClimateFinance to drive adaptation and mitigation❗ bit.ly/public-climate…
Tune in on this exciting webinar tomorrow on the impacts of climate change on wetlands in Canada's prairie parkland and western boreal forests and gain insight on collaborative efforts in climate adaptation and wetland conservation. 🌲 Register at: cclmportal.ca/portal/wetland…
EFP+: Global Equivalency in Sustainability for Alberta Producers. EFP+ is a single standard, based on equivalency to the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platforms (SAI) Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) bit.ly/3YNcBLC #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture
If you are someone who thinks #urbanfarms aren’t real farms, or if you’re someone who is advocating on behalf of #urbanfarmers and is looking to be equipped with new words, this article is for you. Read the full article here: thefarmerslandtrust.org/post/a-rebutta… #foodapartheid
Our January newsletter is out! Sign up for our newsletter on our website for monthly updates on calls for proposals, webinars, podcast episodes, blog posts, research and more! uab.ca/ali #LandUse #AlbertaAgriculture #Wildfire #UrbanPlanning #Biodiviersity
Waterfront properties are one of the most sought-after places to live. They are the perfect place to kick back, relax, and enjoy the natural surroundings. Boasting beautiful night skies and clean fresh waters, it's hard not to see the appeal. Shorelines are among the most vital…
The Government of Alberta is seeking your thoughts on improving water availability & water management strategies & tools in Alberta! Please visit the link to learn more about this engagement & how to participate. alberta.ca/water-availabi… Survey is open until January 10, 2025.
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