There are a number of resources, funding opportunities, and grants available to producers. The following programs can be an asset if you are undertaking a new project or expanding your agricultural business. Please be advised that this website is a resource to notify you of possible agricultural grant programs, it can not be considered accurate or complete, therefore it is advised that you contact the administering organization to receive the most up-to-date information.
Call the Agricultural Service Board at 403-642-2255 if you have any questions or if you need assistance with your grant application.
Previously known as the Ag-Info Centre.
310-FARM resource agents are available to assist you with your inquiries or refer you to the appropriate department or industry resource.
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Toll free: 310-FARM (3276) (in Alberta)
Phone: 403-742-7901 (outside Alberta)
Email: 310farm@gov.ab.ca
ACA Agricultural Opportunities for Producers
The Alberta Conservation Association (ACA) allows livestock grazing and haying on certain Conservation Sites to simulate natural disturbance and promote healthy, vigorous forage growth. We offer these opportunities to producers through grazing and haying tenders. To view the opportunities and submit an application please visit the following link: Ag Opportunities for Producers.
Agri-News
Agriculture and Forestry's e-newsletter that has been published weekly for more than 40 years. It provides the latest information on the diverse facts of agriculture in the province and recent announcements from the Ministry and key programs and resources. Find Agri-News online by clicking HERE.
Receive Agri-News in your inbox every Monday by completing the subscription form or by contacting the Agri-News editor at agrinews@gov.ab.ca.
Agricultural Operation Practices Act
The Natural Resources Conservation Board (NRCB) administers the Agricultural Operation Practices Act (AOPA) and its regulations, including following up on complaints and compliance related issues. Contact NRCB at 1-866-383-6722
The AOPA Part 1 Nuisance Regulations are administered by the Farmers’ Advocate Office (FAO); Part 1 outlines how nuisances such as odour, dust, noise and smoke resulting from agricultural activities are dealt with. Contact FAO at 310-FARM (3276)
Alberta's Crop Protection Guide - The Blue Book
The Blue Book is a longstanding and trusted resource for Alberta farmers and agronomists, providing current pesticide application information. With over 600 pages of valuable crop protection information, spraying guidelines and farm safety, The Blue Book is an essential tool for your farming operation. The Blue Book publication is collaboratively produced by three of Alberta’s crop commissions – Alberta Canola, Alberta Grains, and Alberta Pulse Growers.
The free downloadable PDF version of the 2024 Blue Book is currently available. The free downloadable PDF of the Blue Book is available online at albertabluebook.com.
Please note that the Alberta Blue Book App, which was created and updated by a third party, is no longer supported and should not be used. This does not affect the crop commissions ability to deliver important product updates to you. Please consult the print and digital PDF versions of the Blue Book for the most up-to-date crop protection information.
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Ducks Unlimited Canada offers many landowner programs, these include;
The Marginal Areas Program: Farm less. Make more. The new Marginal Areas Program increases your profits while farming fewer acres. It provides a financial incentive to seed those hard-to-access/poorly producing areas to perennial forages.
The Forage Program: Helping with your purchases of Proven Seed forage varieties from Nutrien by underwriting a significant portion of your seed costs.
Alberta Hay/Graze Tender Program: As a unique opportunity for Alberta producers, DUC makes land available for haying and/or grazing with annual tenders.
Wetlands Mapping: Interactive map systems detail Canadian wetlands inventory, wildlife data and more.
Revolving Land Conservation Program: Bringing wildlife and working landscapes together in rural communities.
Wetland Restoration Programs: If wetlands have been drained or altered on your land, we can help you bring them back to life.
Ducks Unlimited Canada Alberta Landowner Programs Factsheet
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada has programs directed toward agricultural services, to view the programs please visit their website by clicking HERE.
Wondering about available grants and funding offered by the Government of Canada and Government of Alberta?
The Government of Canada has a tool which allows you to search for available grants. You can use the tool on their website by clicking HERE.
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership in Alberta
To support continued innovation, growth and prosperity, the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) has launched its programs. This 5‐year (2023-2028), $3.5 billion investment includes $1 billion in federal programs and activities and $2.5 billion in cost-shared programs and activities by federal-provincial-territorial governments. The Sustainable CAP framework represents a cost-shared federal-provincial investment of $508 million over 5 years towards strategic programs and services for the agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta.
Click on the following programs to learn more:
- Emerging Opportunities
- On-Farm Efficiency
- On-Farm Value-Added
- Resiliency and Public Trust
- Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) - also see below!
- Value-Added
- Water
- Accelerating Agricultural Innovations (RDAR)
- Business Risk Management (AFSC) - also see below!
Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP)
This program supports producers to conserve and enhance the environmental resiliency of their agricultural landscapes.
Click HERE to view application deadlines and program details on their website.
See below for program fact sheets:
- RALP Fact Sheet - Adding Legumes to Existing Forage Stands
- RALP Fact Sheet - Converting Annual Cropland to Native or Tame Forages
- RALP Fact Sheet - Cover Cropping
- RALP Fact Sheet - Grass Strips and Waterways
- RALP Fact Sheet - Intercropping
- RALP Fact Sheet - Riparian Area Management
- RALP Fact Sheet - Rotational Grazing
- RALP Fact Sheet - Tree Establishment
- RALP Fact Sheet - Water Runs and Saline Areas
- RALP Fact Sheet - Wetland Restoration & Establishment
AgriRecovery Program
The government of Alberta has continued an AgriRecovery response to help address the extraordinary costs being incurred by Alberta’s livestock producers because of reduced grazing capacity caused by prolonged dry weather and extreme high temperatures.
The AgriRecovery response provides support and cash flow for Alberta’s livestock producers and beekeepers to cover extraordinary expenses incurred to feed livestock. The federal government is currently evaluating the response.
AgriRecovery responses are cost-shared 60-40 between federal and provincial governments and are designed to cover extraordinary costs not covered by existing business risk management programs, such as those incurred due to extreme drought conditions or other natural disasters.
More information can be found at the following link, by clicking HERE.
