. Agri-news. Agriculture. GO GO GO GO CO GO 00 GO GO 00 August Crops of Alberta display open house August 15 and 16 Sustainable agriculture is in the spotlight at this year's Crops of Alberta display in Edmonton. "The first 18 plots in the annual display include examples of sustainable practices," says co-ordinator Curtis Kaup. "They include living mulches, annual forages, green manures, reclamation grasses, biological controls, various seeding rates and wild ; As well, the theme plots are enclosed on the south and west by annual windbreak plants of flax, cor
. Agri-news. Agriculture. GO GO GO GO CO GO 00 GO GO 00 August Crops of Alberta display open house August 15 and 16 Sustainable agriculture is in the spotlight at this year's Crops of Alberta display in Edmonton. "The first 18 plots in the annual display include examples of sustainable practices," says co-ordinator Curtis Kaup. "They include living mulches, annual forages, green manures, reclamation grasses, biological controls, various seeding rates and wild ; As well, the theme plots are enclosed on the south and west by annual windbreak plants of flax, corn and sunflowers. The one acre Crops of Alberta display, situated outside Alberta Agriculture's Edmonton headquarters building, is designed to promote agricultural awareness and the diversity of crops grown by Alberta farmers. In addition to the 1991 theme plots, there are 200 other plots. Forages, cereals, special crops, oilseeds, horticultural crops and herbs make up the majority of the display plots. Currently used varieties as well as newly released varieties are represented. "Of special note are eight plots of ancestral wheats and six plots of dry flower varieties. The dry flowers can be grown as bedding plants, for fresh cut flowers and for winter bouquets," he says. A special open house will be held August 15 and 16, but visitors are invited to come by the display anytime Kaup says. "The best viewing is from now through mid-September. Signs beside each plot identify the crop and explain its uses, so people can explore the plots on their own. Guided tours are also ; Crops of Alberta is a joint project of Alberta Agriculture's crop protection branch and the plant science department in the University of Alberta's agriculture and forestry faculty. The display has been presented annually since 1985. For guided tours and more information, call Kaup at 427-7098. Contact: Curtis Kaup 427-7098 A\bex\o AGRICULTURE Print Media Branch Weigh facts, not p
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