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John Kolk

@jpkolk

irrigation crop farmer S Alberta. trying to farm sustainably, profitably and generationally #abmi #albertapulse #FarmingSmarter #BowRiverIrrigationDistrict

 Southern Alberta
Joined December 2011
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It is that time of the year. Looking for pulse growers ready to step up to learn and lead.
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@AlbertaPulseOct 15
Are you a pulse farmer who wants to grow Alberta’s pulse industry while developing your own leadership skills? If so, let your name stand for election as an Alberta Pulse Growers (APG) Advisor at your fall zone meeting. Learn more at ow.ly/WAtf50ZY3Ml #westcdnag
APG Seeks Advisors in All Zones - Alberta Pulse Growers

APG Seeks Advisors in All Zones - Alberta Pulse Growers

Pulse producers who want to grow the province’s pulse industry while developing their own leadership skills are invited to let their names stand for election as an Alberta Pulse Growers …

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Will Müller@willmuller3Sep 9
Honored to host the federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Heath MacDonald (@CornwallHeath ), at our farm today! Great discussing the future of Canadian agriculture and farming practices with him and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (@AAFC_Canada ). 🌾🚜 #CdnAg #FarmVisit
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@CTVNewsAug 8
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river ctvnews.ca/world/article/hig…
High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river

High divers take the plunge in the Seine in a new test of Paris’ reclaimed river

The event on the Bir-Hakeim Bridge has also exposed the fragility of that ambition: Organizers suspended training Thursday when traces of hydrocarbons were detected upstream.

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Jenn Walker@APGresearchApr 16
Margins are looking tight this year on the farm. Last year was dry across much of the province. Maximize your pulse crop's potential. #agronomy #Cdnag #sustatinableag #peas #lentils #chickpeas #fava
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Submit your nomination form for APG Director-at-Large (Bean or Non-Bean) by Thursday, January 15, 2026. Serving a 2-year term in this position is a great introduction to serving as an APG Director! More info & nomination form available at ow.ly/FN3h50XC7JQ #westcdnag
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ICI has a 4th location! ICI Whitla #farming #agriculture #WestCdnAg
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Marrowfat peas
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Corn at 6’, tassels ready to emerge. July 12. 50 degrees N latitude
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Happy Canada Day!!
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Glad the grow point is under ground yet. -2C for a hour or two
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Mayday trees on May 3! Busy bees.
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Pasta plants off to a good start!
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Eat Canadian Timothy grass—10 pronghorns can’t be wrong
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End of an era. A two holer was better than a two story
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Toured Fraser Valley Gleaners. 100 + volunteers turn surplus and unmarketable vegetables, pulses and fruits in to soups and snacks to feed the hungry around the world. Prairie pulses and BC vegetables-250 million meals packaged in 25 years #viterrabeans
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Gary Mar from Canada West Foundation. Canada should focus on strengths in a World without Rules. Food, Fuel, Fertilizer, Forestry #farmingsmarter #canadawest
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Dr. Kee Jim inducted into the Alberta Agricultural Hall of Fame by Minister R J Sigurdson. 2024. Pioneer of a data-driven approach to feedlot cattle health. Congratulations to a brilliant cattle feeder and industry builder!
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Blair Roth inducted into the Alberta Agricultural Hall of Fame by Minister R J Sigurdson. 2024. Special Crops and helped established the Alberta Pulse Growers. Congratulations to a tireless advocate. #Albertapluse
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Leanne F opening the Alberta Pulse Growers AGM
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Happy New Year! I challenge you to make this your resolution! #eatmorepulses #growmorepulses @AlbertaPulse youtube.com/shorts/wBKkcDyFl…
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