Agricultural Services

The mandate of Agricultural Services is to provide programs and services to preserve and maintain agricultural production within Parkland County.

Below is a list of the local programs and services provided by Parkland County Agricultural Services. We welcome any comments regarding our programs or suggestions on additional ones.

Agricultural Services works with and for residents in the following major areas:

Weed control:

Enforcement of the Weed Control Act
Weed control on public lands
Inspection of seed cleaning plants
Grass seeding information source
Demonstration plots
Acreage weed control information program
Roadside vegetation management

Pest Control:

Enforcement of the Agricultural Pests Act
Coyote damage prevention information and seminars
Rat control
Grasshopper survey
Burrowing rodent control information
Trap sales and seminars
Insect and disease identification

Soil & Water Conservation:

Alberta Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture Program
Soil and water conservation through enforcement of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act
Land reclamation

Coordinate beaver control in the County.
Act as administrative support to the Agricultural & Rural Life Advisory Committee.

Upcoming Events Noxious Weeds Advisory Committee Diseases