Extension Program

The Agricultural Service Board also provides a mechanism for information on technological change in the field of agriculture to be passed on to County residents. The Board approves courses, programs and demonstrations that will provide information and support to the agricultural community and/or rural residents. These programs may be run independently or in conjunction with Alberta Agriculture and any other interested businesses or societies wishing to co-sponsor such events.

Some programs that the Service Board has offered or are offering include:

County Pride Tour
Cattle Health
Shelterbelt Planning
Woodlot Management
Farmer's Appreciation Breakfast
Energy Savings Seminar
Weed School for Ratepayers
Cattle Economics and Marketing
Oil and Gas Workshop
Horse Health
Water Well Management
Wildlife Control and Predator Management
Soils

The extension program also provides grants to organizations providing an information and skill building service to residents. Grants included funds directed to:

Edson Rural Women's Conference
Evansburg/Sangudo Farm Women's Conference
Lobstick Garden Lovers Garden Club
Jasper Garden Club
Yellowhead 4-H Club
Lobstick 4-H Club

• Agricultural Services Grant Application [30.7 KB]
  
  Agriculture Services Grant for 4-H Clubs [28.2 KB]
  

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