Research suggests that wind turbines do not have a negative effect on agricultural lands. If anything, they can increase crop yields by reducing temperature extremes. Danielle Smith in Alberta needs to get with the program & stop griping about the views - as if transmission lines crisscrossing landscapes, oil derricks pumping away or gas flares from petroleum refineries & fossil (natural) gas plants aren't an eyesore. By comparison wind turbines are clean and don't emit particulate matter, mercury or carbon dioxide.

Many bird conservation organizations are now in support of wind energy with Audubon stating that if we don’t take action to curb climate change through renewable energy two-thirds of North American birds are at risk of extinction. With proper planning, forethought & mitigation, wind turbines could be sited in areas of low bird collision risk, away from migratory corridors. Although the Ford government flip flops back to renewable energy after cancelling 750 contracts & paying out more than $230 million in taxpayer money for compensation, we need to triple our wind & solar to reach a net-zero grid by 2035.

Companion planting is when two plants are grown near each other for mutual benefit. In this way, plants can attract beneficial insects & pollinators, deter pests & act as insect repellants, removing the need for toxic chemicals. They can also deter undesirable wildlife. Check out Georgina Garden Centre link for an excellent overview of what to plant & visit them this spring for needed supplies.