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IPM Student Training Corner

The IPM Program at AAFC-Beaverlodge is a busy place and Student Staff are expected to learn on-the-go!  We're plunking articles here that are worthy of your attention, if you're trying to get prepared to work with us!

RESOURCES:
Field Crop and Forage Pests and their Natural Enemies in western Canada: Identification and Management. Download the PDF version.
Prairie Pest Monitoring Network's Weekly Updates (2014-present).

INFORMATION:
What is the Peace River region?
History of the Peace River region
Agriculture in the BC Peace
Economics of AB Peace
What is canola?
History of canola varietal development
What is the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network?
PPMN passes the 20-year mark

Canola production poster (2018)



History of Grass and Legume Seed Production in the Peace River Region (2008 Wong and Yoder).

History of Creeping Red Fescue Seed Production in the Peace River Region (2008 Wong and Yoder).

Canadian Organic Grower's Guide to the Canadian Organic Standards  where you can read the Crop Production Standards section.  Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulates organic products in Canada regulates what can be considered organic in Canada. Read over the standards to learn more about what organic specifically refers to on products or, when grocery shopping, take this guide along so you know what level of "organic" you are purchasing.