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Feds and province offering $165M in drought relief for livestock producers
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) hosted a recent virtual media roundtable to announce a recovery infusion of $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme growing conditions in 2023. The AFSC news release cited “a tough growing season with challenges due to dry conditions, causing many of our farmers and ranchers… Read More »
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Feds and province offering $165M in drought relief for livestock producers
By Cal Braid Southern Alberta Newspapers Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Alberta’s Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) hosted a recent virtual media roundtable to announce a… Read More »