Agriculture in Parkland County
Farming is a vital industry and way of life in Parkland County.
Living rurally comes with different opportunities and challenges than living in an urban setting. If you choose to live in the country, some farm and ranch activities may affect you, such as machinery noise, dust, and odours. Traffic with wide-loads and slow-moving machinery are also common and may cause dust.
The Agricultural Services department supports farming and rural communities with programs that include weed contol, roadside mowing, and information on rural living.
Agricultural Service Board
The Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is a committee of public and council members who are committed to engaging with the agricultural community and their issues. For more general information on ASBs, please visit the Government of Alberta's agricultural service boards program page.
ALUS
Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) is a voluntary program that provides technical and financial support for farmers to enhance or conserve ecosystem service production on agricultural land. The goal of ALUS is to "create a healthy working landscape that sustains agriculture, wildlife, and natural spaces for all Canadians."
If you are interested in learning more visit our Parkland County ALUS page.
Other resources
| Acreage Days |
| A trade show style event where industry and government experts will be available to answer questions about rural living. Look for it in April on our events calendar. |
| Agricultural Fees and Charges |
| Fees and charges related to rental equipment, sale items, haying permits, and weed notices. |
| Alberta Invasive Species Council |
| The Alberta Invasive Species Council (AISC) is a not-for-profit society dedicated to informing and educating Albertans about the destructive impacts invasive species have on our environment, economy, and society. |
| Alberta Open Farm Days |
| Farmers and ranchers inviting their urban and rural neighbors to stop in and learn more about the who grows their food. |
| City Slickers |
| An experience for urban children to see what its like to be on a working farm. Visit the Stony Plain Mulitcultural Society website for more information. |
| Classroom Agriculture Program |
| An introduction to agriculture and where food comes from for grade 4 students. If you are a grade 4 teacher and would like to sign your classroom up, visit the CAP website. |
| Farming the Web |
| Farming the Web is an online marketplace where you can find listings for hay and forages, land for rent or lease, farm equipment, services and contracting, and much more! Visit the Farming the Web website to learn more. |
| Preparing for CanadaGAP Webinar Series |
| Are you a fresh fruit and vegetable business interested in, or already selling into, the retail, wholesale or food service markets? The Preparing for CanadaGAP webinar series will help you understand the process of applying for CanadaGAP and break down its requirements into clear steps. Parkland County is supporting Leduc County in providing this province-wide webinar series. For dates, details, and how to register, please read Preparing for CanadaGAP: webinar series. |
| Working Well Program - Clean Water Well Protected |
| Provides well owners with the information and tools they need to properly care for their wells. Parkland County hosts two Working Well workshops annually. Look for dates in our events calendar. |
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