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Vision - A province wide network of viable Agri-environmental Clubs contributing to an agricultural industry
excelling in environmental, social and economic wellness
Mission - To stimulate environmental leadership, innovation
and sharing of knowledge and experience to the advancement of a sustainable agricultural industry in NB
Mandate:
1) To increase farmers' awareness of environmental issues
2) To provide technical support to farmers to address
environemtnal issues and facilitate the adoption of BMPs
3) To encourage on-farm adoption of innovative ideas and practices
4) To provide awareness of, and assistance in accessing, programs
5) To be role models to fellow producers
6) To be ambassadors to the general public
Objectives: - Induce a change in attitude
regarding sustainable development
- Optimize and maintain farm resources
- Control and minimize potential losses
to the environment by promoting Beneficial Management Practices (BMP’s)
Services provided by the
Agri-Environmental Clubs: - GPS Field Mapping for Acreage
- Manure, Soil & Water Sampling Instruction
- Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) & Action Plan Completion
- Nutrient Management Guidelines
- Assistance
with Environmental Funding Applications
- Workshops, Information Sessions & Clinics
Examples
of Projects Completed on Member Farms: - Stream Fencing, Riparian Buffer Zones & Water Crossings
- Alternate Livestock Watering Systems
- Fuel Storage Tank Improvements
- Wetland Construction
- Manure
Storages
- Shelterbelts
Types of Information Sessions Held: - Farm Contingency
Plans
- Manure Spreader & Sprayer Calibration
- Pesticide Applicators License Course
- EFP Workshops
- Constructed Wetlands & Wetland Tours
- Interpretation of Water Test Results
- Plowing Demonstrations,
Tillage Practices, Forage Days
- Greenhouse Gas Research, Nitrate Testing
- Manure Storages
- Woodlot
Management
- Energy Conservation on Farms
- Farm & Research Plot Tours
- Nutrient Management Planning
- Composting of Deadstock
- Environmental Challenges on Farms
- Reduction of Milkhouse Washwater &
Chemicals Used on Dairy Farms
- Farm of the Year Tours
- First Aid
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