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Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 11h

Have you considered installing a bat box on your property? 🏠 🦇 Find out how you can help protect Alberta bats, who offer natural pest control, benefiting land and livestock www.youtube.com/watc...

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 1d

🌾 Alberta’s EFP+ program helps producers go beyond basic stewardship—protecting soil and water quality, habitat protection & sustainable land use.
Ag companies: want to align with environmental leadership? Learn more & get involved.
albertaefp.com/alber...

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Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 2d

Myth: Large predators only threaten cattle in remote backcountry.
Fact: Wolves, bears, and cougars are found across Alberta’s landscapes, from foothills to farmland.
Prevention goes a long way in reducing conflicts: bit.ly/46N0O42 #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 3d

Good tools matter on the farm, and predator management is no different.
People and Carnivores offers practical options like electric fencing, guard animals, and carcass management to reduce conflict and protect balance on the land.
Learn more: peopleandcarnivores....

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 4d

Technicians are our backbone! From Fort Vermillion to Cardston county, EFP Technicians work with producers across the province to complete their workbooks and find resources and solutions specific for the farms and ranches across the province.
bit.ly/42BMRDv

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 5d

From the Rockies to the boreal, each region has its own cast of large predators.
Know which species you’re most likely to encounter and choose the right prevention strategies for your operation.
Download the map: bit.ly/3KUOAh7

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 6d

Looking for help getting started on your EFP? Come join us for an online workshop with one of our knowledgeable EFP technicians!

Register online: albertaefp.com/event... #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 7d

Working Well Fall 2025 workshops are making a splash! Learn more and register to improve your knowledge of managing water wells and preventing contamination - t.co/bGsR6OJTc9 💧 #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 8d

Is there a young reader in your life? Enter this contest to win them 'A Year on the Farm' in Agriculture for Life's October 2025 book giveaway 📖 www.agricultureforli... #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 9d

Farms and ranches share space with bears, cougars, and wolves. These predators are an important part of healthy ecosystems, but can also create challenges. Learn how to prevent negative interactions with large predators through prevention with the EFP.

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 10d

Which large predator do you see most often in your area?
🐻 Bear?
🐺 Wolf?
🐈 Cougar?

Share your experiences below — your insights may help a neighbour.

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 11d

Looking for practical tools to support your farm or ranch, available 24/7?
The Environmental Farm Plan website offers a full library of Beneficial Management Practices on soil, water, habitat, and more — all grounded in Alberta agriculture.
Explore: albertaefp.com/resou...

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 12d

Alberta farms and ranches share the land with predators every day.
This October, we’re diving into Large Predator Risk Management.
We’ll share tips, myth-busting facts, and tools to help you manage risks on your operation!
Start your workbook today: bit.ly/45weArv

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 13d

Looking for help getting started on your EFP? Come join us for an online workshop with one of our knowledgeable EFP technicians! Register online: bit.ly/3VPSPNj #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 14d

Is it too early to think Thanksgiving? 😉 Turkey can be enjoyed year-round - follow the link for recipe ides from Turkey Farmers of Canada 🦃 t.co/7qT9Rx8fto #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 15d

Learn about getting #CRSBCertified and see how it could help you improve your operation - www.crsbcertified.ca #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture #albrertabeef

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 16d

Be safe this fall with tips from AgSafe's October newsletter 🎃 t.co/WcJZ3K8X2S #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 18d

Can you dig it? ⛏️ Here's everything you need to know about soil sampling, courtesy of Canola Council of Canada bit.ly/48bXePS #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Soil sampling – timing, technique, interpretation | Canola Council of Canada

Soil sampling gathered just prior to seeding is ideal, but fall soil sampling can be almost as accurate and has various advantages.

www.canolacouncil.org

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Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 19d

There's still time to register for this winter grazing workshop from Battle River Research Group 🐮 ❄️ t.co/kfVxaLB8Jt #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 20d

Live in or near the MD of Pincher Creek? Attend this free bear safety workshop for rural families on October 3 - mdpinchercreek.ab.ca... 🐻 #rural #alberta #bearsafety

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 21d

We can learn about plant ID year round. Brush up your knowledge on Alberta invasives with these helpful fact sheets from the Alberta Invasive Species Council - abinvasives.ca/invas... #efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 23d

Working on your pasture management chapter? Alberta PCF provides 30+ years of conservation resources for Southern Alberta producers—perfect for grassland risk assessments & management strategies. Watch their State of the Prairie Video here: www.youtube.com/watc...

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 24d

Ever wondered which native prairie plant matches your personality? Our grasslands are home to hundreds of species, each with their own unique traits and timing. Just like people, every plant has its moment to shine! Watch through to find yours!

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 26d

Extend the grazing season, reduce feed costs, and increase profitability.
𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲—𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞! bit.ly/3IaY0nX

#efp #abefp #sustainableagriculture #sustainablefarming #albertaag #agriculture

Alberta EFP @albertaefp.bsky.social · 27d

Maintaining native grasslands, managing grazing pressure, and avoiding conversion helps keep these populations alive. Stewardship starts with knowing what’s on your land—and taking action to protect it.

Check out the HBAT chapter in your EFP: albertaefp.com/alber...

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