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The ongoing activity of Agricultural Services is to encourage production, profitability and sustainability of the agriculture industry in Thorhild County through information and program support.
The implementation of agricultural policies and the obligations for enforcement is specified under various Government of Alberta Acts including:
Along with the above responsibilities, the ASB promotes the sound management of surface water (drainage) on agricultural lands. Direction on programs and services is provided to Thorhild County Agricultural Services in regard to and in accordance with the budget as adopted by Thorhild County Council.
The Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is the Thorhild County Council:
- Kevin Grumetza
- Cheryl Pasay
- Richard Filipchuk
- Joyce Pierce
- Wayne Croswell
JUNE 10, 2020 - Thorhild County Council unanimously declared a State of Agricultural Disaster. Council will be lobbying the Minister of Agriculture, Devin Dreeshen to establish a disaster recovery program for 2020.
Alberta Invasive Plants Council Fact Sheets the complete list of Noxious Plants.
Black Knot Fungus
Black Knot Fungus is a common fungus associated with the Prunus species. The most distinctive symptoms are black tar-like swellings along branches of the infected plant. Click here on how to control Black Knot Fungus
Thorhild County 2% Liquid Strychnine Program
Thorhild County Agricultural Services will be offering 2% Liquid Strychnine for purchase to aid in Richardson Ground Squirrel Control. This is to be used for Richardson Ground Squirrels Only. The applicant must be a registered agricultural producer to be eligible for purchase. It is recommended to obtain your Strychnine early, to prevent infestations from occurring.
Strychnine can be purchased from the Agricultural Services office at $10.00 per 240 ml bottle. Contact the Department to per-order and book and an appointment to complete the application and arrange pick up.
Indentification of Weeds 2020
Some of the Agricultural Service Board Programs are:
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