Agriculture Roundup for Thursday December 14, 2023

Some important Prairie grasslands are being protected in southwestern Alberta.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada said it’s partnering with the Bectell family to conserve 323-hectares of grasslands on their property near Police Outpost Provincial Park.

The Bectell family has a cow-calf ranching operation and uses sustainable rotational grazing practices that date back to 1917.

The conservation agreement ensures the property continues to operate as a working ranch while maintaining its ecological integrity.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada said the project expands its efforts in the area, which now includes almost 2,900 hectares of conserved lands west of the St. Mary River near the Canada-United States border.

Five farms in Saskatchewan are being featured in the documentary film.

The series Depth of Field: Films About Farming highlights 40 farms across Canada with farmer interviews. The five farms featured from Saskatchewan are McCreary Land and Livestock Ltd, Prairie Garden Seeds, 4C Farms – Cowessess First Nation, Red Barn Dairy, and Penny