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Highlights of 2024

Over the past year, the Agricultural Service Board (ASB) has accomplished the following:

  • Provided input on the topics of affordability and insurance, solar development on prime agricultural land, energy security, and weed control enforcement.
  • Supported updates to the Municipal Development Plan and Land Use Bylaw to ensure changes make sense for the agricultural community.
  • Encouraged development of an “Ag News and Events” page on the County website and an agriculture news section in the County’s new eNewsletter.
  • Reviewed the emergency plan for livestock evacuation.
  • Provided bursary awards to students enrolled in agriculture-related training.

Priorities for 2025

At the annual 2024 Producer Dinner, the ASB defined key priorities for 2025, as follows:

  • Enforcement of the Weed Control Act
  • New energy developments on prime agricultural land (solar)
  • Management of energy infrastructure (weeds and security on leases)
  • Opportunities for cooperatives

Our ASB Encourages You to Get Involved!

Serving on a committee or board is an excellent chance for residents to be involved in local government. Interested in joining? Keep an eye on Committees and Boards for upcoming vacancies.

Who is the Agricultural Service Board? 

The ASB is a committee of public and council members who are committed to engaging with the agricultural community and their issues. The ASB works to assist in the control of animal diseases under the Animal Health Act. Members promote, enhance, and protect viable and sustainable agriculture with a view of improving the economic viability of the agricultural producer. They also promote and develop agriculture policies to meet the needs of Parkland County. The ASB advises Council and the ministers in matters of mutual concern. Also, members advise on and help organize and direct weed and pest control and soil and water conservation programs and act as an appeal panel. The ASB ensures agriculture is considered in County operations and Council priorities and celebrates Parkland County's agricultural industry and heritage.

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