Agricultural Education Bursary
Agricultural Services provides five bursaries of $500.00 each to students residing in the County who are attending University, Community College, or any other recognized post-secondary institution and enrolled in an Agriculture-related program.
Farm Family Awards
BMO Farm Family Award
The objective of the BMO Farm Family Award is to recognize outstanding farm families in an area north of Township 34. The BMO Farm Family Award honors those who best exemplify the value of the family farm to our rural communities and society by being leaders in the industry. Every two years the Parkland County Agricultural Service Board looks for a farm family to nominate for this award.
Submit completed nomination forms to Agriculture@parklandcounty.com.
| 2018 Parkland County Farm Family Award winner |
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Sandhills Seed Potatoes Tony & Sue Kirkland and Hazel Dandeneau |
100 Year Agricultural Award
The 100 Year Agricultural Award honours families who have farmed, and continue to farm, the same parcel of land for 100 years or longer in Parkland County.
Related resources
Here are some other resources for our farming community:
| Alberta Agriculture Info Centre |
| Ag-Info Centre: 310-FARM is a resource for producers and industry to connect with resouce agents, agriculture education consultants, and specials in crops, beef and forage, farm management, and commercial horticulture. |
| 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. |
| Custom Rates |
| The Custom Rates Survey 2017 can be used as a guide by landowners, farmers, and custom operators. |
| Farm Safety |
| The Alberta Farm Safety Program can provide resources to help keep you, children, and workers safe. |
| Farmer's Advocate Office |
| The Farmers Advocate Office can help rural Albertans with rural disputes, the Farm Implement Act, and energy, utilities, and surface rights. |
| Farming in Dry Conditions |
| We are continuing to monitor the drought conditions in the County on an on-going basis. The Province of Alberta has compiled a collection of helpful and informative resources for farming in dry conditions. You can also find helpful information for cattle farming in dry conditions through the Canadian Cattleman's Association. For producers in Parkland County that are interested in the benefits of protecting wetlands on their properties, including increasing water retention, please visit our ALUS webpage for more information. |
| Rural Land Development |
| Whether you are building a new structure or renovating an existing one, Parkland County's Planning and Development Services is here to help. We can help you determine what regulations might affect your project and what kind of permits you require before you begin. |
| 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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