2025 ESATS – an introduction

Alberta’s farmers and ranchers have a reputation for dedication, leadership and hard work as stewards of the land. Every 2 years, the Government of Alberta sponsors the Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Tracking Survey (ESATS) to track use of beneficial management practices (BMPs) by Alberta’s farmers and ranchers. The survey has been running since 1997 and focuses on BMPs that promote responsible resource management of Alberta’s soil, air, water and biodiversity.The gove