Alberta's government house leader says new rules will be introduced this fall on farm safety and reducing large-scale greenhouse gas emissions.

Eric Musekamp and his partner, Darlene Dunlop, worked on farms in southern Alberta as truck drivers for years before they became activists.

Alberta farm and ranch workers will be able to use older equipment and forego the use of a seatbelt if it's not practical under new health and safety rules coming into effect in December. 

An Alberta government panel is recommending the province subsidize farmers and ranchers to offset costs of new occupational health and safety rules.

Oneil Carlier has said the plan is to have six working groups composed of industry experts and front-line farmers and ranchers.