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Alberta Women's Institutes
Agriculture and Canadian Industries
Brenda Willsie, Convener
Education and Culture
Titia Piera, Convener
hank you to all of the constituencies who have sent their reports to me. I enjoyed reading each one of them. Just when you think you are aware of what is going on in these two areas something new comes along. I have learned about a new soil disease that is rather alarming for our agricultural industry. What do you and your friends know about Clubroot? I don't know a lot about it but I will share the little bit I do know. This is a soil borne disease that tends to prefer the moist acidic soil in central Alberta. Clubroot is normally destructive in soil that has a below pH7. It is rare to find it in soil that is higher than pH7. Clubroot is caused by a plasmodiophora brassicae and is a very serious disease of canola, mustard, and other crops in the cabbage family. Cole crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are very susceptible. It is unknown how this disease made its way to Alberta but the bottom line is that we have it. The question of what do we do now is very complex. The spores can live in the soil for up to 20 years. One treatment is to spread lime on the soil at a cost of $1,000.00 per acre. The most cost effective treatment of infected soil is crop rotation, and cleaning of equipment between fields. When you are purchasing hay or straw try to investigate if Clubroot is present in the area where your purchases were grown. This year I would like to suggest that each branch might study something that fits into the Theme "Dine Alberta". There are many crops and commodities that are feeding the population of our province. I would love to hear about what your area grows or manufactures to feed us.
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ooking for branch program ideas? Bored with the same topics? Here are some of the topics studied by other branches that have been reported to me recently! Under Citizenship - Rules for receiving or losing Canadian citizenship in unusual circumstances - former Prime Minister Paul Martin has set up a business program for aboriginal students. Under Food - promotion of locally grown food - the establishment of city vegetable gardens - healthy food. Under Education - learning in family context by non-English speaking immigrants - classrooms on wheels for young children - importance of playtime - illiteracy, up to 40% in some areas of Canada, results in lower productivity - International Literacy Day is September 8 - Science Fair - trips to museums - customs of other cultures - value of education recognized by WI members by giving awards to school students - use of laptop computers in schools - noise in classrooms - bullying in schools - concerns about young people abandoning their rural lifestyle in search of other jobs - credit card fraud - cost and payment of highway signs. Under Environment - climate change - toxic problems in Fort Chipewyan, 250 km north of Fort McMurray. Under History - study of H. Ibsen's book "The Doll's House" of 100 years ago and comparison of society then and now - speaker from local genealogical society and life two generations ago and how to find out more about one's ancestors. Under Health - Advanced Health Care Directives - neuro-muscular dentistry and various pains in the head and shoulder area - fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (the damage done to a fetus by the abuse of alcohol). And - most important - under Fun - learning to play bridge - how to make book bags - speaker on ACWW Conference in Finland. I hope you will find some worthwhile ideas for your branch meeting from all the above.
ACWW News
Taken from ACWW Project News
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his is an example of the many successful projects sponsored by ACWW.
Coalition Against Women Abuse (CAWA) Rural Community Spring Wells Project # 0629 The objective of this project was to empower women and young girls, who are the ones entrusted with fetching water for household use. The participation of the women and girls in decision making during the construction of the wells elevated their status in the community. By having access to clean water near their homes the women have more time to engage in profitable activities to earn much needed income. The girls have time to attend school and be educated. Under the supervision of CAWA committees have been formed and the members received training in how to look after each of the spring wells. This will ensure the supply of clean safe water to each of the communities for many years to come.
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| Transcript | Alberta Women's Institutes Agriculture and Canadian Industries Brenda Willsie, Convener Education and Culture Titia Piera, Convener hank you to all of the constituencies who have sent their reports to me. I enjoyed reading each one of them. Just when you think you are aware of what is going on in these two areas something new comes along. I have learned about a new soil disease that is rather alarming for our agricultural industry. What do you and your friends know about Clubroot? I don't know a lot about it but I will share the little bit I do know. This is a soil borne disease that tends to prefer the moist acidic soil in central Alberta. Clubroot is normally destructive in soil that has a below pH7. It is rare to find it in soil that is higher than pH7. Clubroot is caused by a plasmodiophora brassicae and is a very serious disease of canola, mustard, and other crops in the cabbage family. Cole crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage are very susceptible. It is unknown how this disease made its way to Alberta but the bottom line is that we have it. The question of what do we do now is very complex. The spores can live in the soil for up to 20 years. One treatment is to spread lime on the soil at a cost of $1,000.00 per acre. The most cost effective treatment of infected soil is crop rotation, and cleaning of equipment between fields. When you are purchasing hay or straw try to investigate if Clubroot is present in the area where your purchases were grown. This year I would like to suggest that each branch might study something that fits into the Theme "Dine Alberta". There are many crops and commodities that are feeding the population of our province. I would love to hear about what your area grows or manufactures to feed us. T L ooking for branch program ideas? Bored with the same topics? Here are some of the topics studied by other branches that have been reported to me recently! Under Citizenship - Rules for receiving or losing Canadian citizenship in unusual circumstances - former Prime Minister Paul Martin has set up a business program for aboriginal students. Under Food - promotion of locally grown food - the establishment of city vegetable gardens - healthy food. Under Education - learning in family context by non-English speaking immigrants - classrooms on wheels for young children - importance of playtime - illiteracy, up to 40% in some areas of Canada, results in lower productivity - International Literacy Day is September 8 - Science Fair - trips to museums - customs of other cultures - value of education recognized by WI members by giving awards to school students - use of laptop computers in schools - noise in classrooms - bullying in schools - concerns about young people abandoning their rural lifestyle in search of other jobs - credit card fraud - cost and payment of highway signs. Under Environment - climate change - toxic problems in Fort Chipewyan, 250 km north of Fort McMurray. Under History - study of H. Ibsen's book "The Doll's House" of 100 years ago and comparison of society then and now - speaker from local genealogical society and life two generations ago and how to find out more about one's ancestors. Under Health - Advanced Health Care Directives - neuro-muscular dentistry and various pains in the head and shoulder area - fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (the damage done to a fetus by the abuse of alcohol). And - most important - under Fun - learning to play bridge - how to make book bags - speaker on ACWW Conference in Finland. I hope you will find some worthwhile ideas for your branch meeting from all the above. ACWW News Taken from ACWW Project News T his is an example of the many successful projects sponsored by ACWW. Coalition Against Women Abuse (CAWA) Rural Community Spring Wells Project # 0629 The objective of this project was to empower women and young girls, who are the ones entrusted with fetching water for household use. The participation of the women and girls in decision making during the construction of the wells elevated their status in the community. By having access to clean water near their homes the women have more time to engage in profitable activities to earn much needed income. The girls have time to attend school and be educated. Under the supervision of CAWA committees have been formed and the members received training in how to look after each of the spring wells. This will ensure the supply of clean safe water to each of the communities for many years to come. Uganda 8 |
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