Agriculture News

Boost your farm’s productivity by registering for two upcoming, free webinars designed to give producers a fresh, practical perspective on mastering soil health and maximizing crop yields. 

Whether you are a direct marketer growing vegetables, fruit, flowers, or specialty crops, these sessions will provide actionable strategies to transform your soil. 

Parkland County students pursuing post-secondary education in agriculture-related fields are encouraged to apply for the Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society Student Scholarship program. The Spruce Grove & District Agricultural Society is offering two scholarships valued at $1,000 each to support students continuing their education in agriculture and related industries. 

The West Central Airshed Society is celebrating the opening of a new continuous air monitoring station in Wabamun. The event will be hosted on Wednesday, October 7 at 1:00 p.m. at the West Central Fire Station (4820 - 52 Avenue, Wabamun).

In addition, there is a webinar taking place on October 15 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. via Zoom. This will help participants learn about where odours come from, how they are monitored and assessed, how concerns are addressed, and the tools and approaches used to better understand and manage odours.

Register for the webinar: https://capitalairshed.ca/clean-air-webinar-what-smell-clearing-air-odour/ 

Septic Awareness Week is a great reminder to learn more about how your septic system works and how proper care can help protect your property and groundwater.

The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association is offering a free online webinar on September 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Improving Your Septic Sense session will cover how to understand, operate and maintain your onsite septic system, protect your investment and help preserve groundwater.

Looking for a fun way to learn about agriculture in Parkland County? A new library kit, created by Agriculture and Environmental Services, is now available at Parkland County Libraries.

Please ensure you complete the 2026 Census of Population and the Census of Agriculture questionnaire. The information you provide produces important statistics that communities, businesses, and governments rely on to plan services, develop programs and make informed decisions. 

Check out upcoming Agriculture events, hosted by a variety of municipalities and organizations in July. Explore topics ranging from selecting goats and sheep, protecting livestock from parasites, and how forages can improve soil health.

The agriculture sector creates an estimated 61,754 tonnes of single use plastic per year in Canada alone. This plastic ends up in our landfills, which leads to air pollution and groundwater contamination. Recycling waste materials is crucial for diverting plastic and hazardous substances away from landfills. Recycling also promotes a circular economy, which can stabilize supply chains, lower production costs, and create thousands of sustainable jobs.

Parkland County residents are sitting on a bright opportunity. With Alberta’s famously sunny skies (Alberta and Saskatchewan are the sunniest locations in Canada!) — solar power is becoming an increasingly practical way to cut energy bills and reduce emissions.

Environmental and Agricultural Services' Pond Days events have brought another year of outdoor learning in Parkland County. From Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29, students from grade four and five classes had the opportunity to participate in interactive learning stations set up at the Chickakoo Lake Recreation Area.