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The Flagstaff County Podcast

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Known as the "Community of communities," Flagstaff County consists of 10 rural communities in east central Alberta. Together, these communities create a region that boasts an affordable cost of living, plenty of year-round recreational opportunities, friendly steering-wheel-hand-waving folk and a quiet rural lifestyle.

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Episodes

Water Wells – A Deep Subject 20.05.2021 26:14

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook dives into the topic of on-farm water resources with Joe Harrington, Agricultural Water Specialist with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Public Engagement: Part 2 13.05.2021 11:50

Send us Fan Mail In the highly anticipated sequel to Part 1 of our Public Engagement episode, Flagstaff County Reeve Don Kroetch talks to Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna about public engagement, while also outlining the next steps in the budget process and discussing some of the challenges facing council.

Public Engagement: Part 1 29.04.2021 33:08

Send us Fan Mail In lieu of our annual public open house due to ongoing COVID restrictions, Flagstaff County Council is using this podcast to publicly engage with residents. Listen as the reeve and councillors highlight current programs, services and priorities. (For further information, visit our website at: www.flagstaff.ab.ca .) Then, if you have any comments or questions, or any suggestions fo...

Herbicide Resistance 15.04.2021 39:39

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook and Breanne Tidemann, a research scientist in field agronomy and weed science with AAFC (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) in Lacombe, go deep into the weeds and discuss herbicide resistance.

Soil Compaction 08.04.2021 31:45

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook and Marla Riekman, Soil Management Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, get their hands dirty with soil compaction.

Mmmn, Strawberries 01.04.2021 30:36

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Brenda Martin sinks her teeth into the topic of growing strawberries with horticulturist Robert Spencer of Spencer Horticultural Solutions.

Fruit Trees 18.03.2021 30:19

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Assistant Agricultural Fieldman Brenda Martin gets to the root of fruit trees with horticulturist Robert Spencer of Spencer Horticultural Solutions.

We're No. 1! 11.03.2021 26:34

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County is home to the most Century Farm and Ranch Awards in all of Alberta! Assistant CAO Brent Hoyland responds to this historical feat and gives Communications Coordinator Cary Castagna a history lesson.

Foraging for Profit 04.03.2021 44:36

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook talks to Grant Lastiwka, a forage specialist for Union Forage, about how treating grass and forages as a crop can reap financial benefits.

How's the Weather? 26.02.2021 35:46

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook delves into the Alberta Climate Information Service (ACIS) – a vast online storehouse of meteorological data designed for farmers – with Ralph Wright, manager of Agrometeorological Applications and Modelling for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Crop Diseases 11.02.2021 33:25

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook cultivates newfound knowledge on recurring crop diseases with help from Dr. Michael Harding, a plant pathologist for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Greenhouses 04.02.2021 29:16

Send us Fan Mail Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook shines a light on the topic of greenhouses with horticulturist Robert Spencer of Spencer Horticultural Solutions.

Shelterbelts 28.01.2021 35:04

Send us Fan Mail In our inaugural episode, Flagstaff County Agricultural Fieldman Harry Brook digs into the topic of shelterbelts with tree expert Toso Bozic.