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The County of Two Hills # 21 Agricultural Service Board will be starting their Roadside Mowing Program along municipal roads.

The program will consist of mowing all road allowances with up to a 15 foot cut from the shoulder into the ditch. Persons wishing to cut hay on the road allowance must complete all cutting prior to the mowers arrival. If hay has been cut and is in swath, mowers will go around that particular swath.  However all standing grass will be mowed with absolutely no exceptions.

For more information, contact the Agricultural Service Board Office at 657-3358.

INTEGRATED VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Information on weed control and common weeds, roadside spraying and mowing programs.  For more information on any of these programs please contact the ASB Department.

ROADSIDE SPRAYING & MOWING

The ASB Department uses roadside spraying to control noxious weeds and brush re-growth. Spraying is conducted on a three-year rotation along municipal roads. Mowing is conducted to control roadside vegetation as well.

For more information on this year's Roadside Spraying Program, click here.

For more information on this year's Roadside Mowing Program, click here.

NO SPRAY

Landowners who do not wish to have the ditches adjacent to their property sprayed must sign an Annual No Spray Agreement. This agreement states that the landowner accepts responsibility for control of weeds in the ditch. No Spray signs can be issued. Failure to control weeds may result in the County controlling them by whichever means they deem appropriate.

No Spray agreements are the landowner’s responsibility to renew each year. Please contact the ASB Department for more information or to sign a No Spray Agreement.

WEED CONTROL & COMMON WEEDS

It requires a collective effort to control the spread of noxious weeds. Control work by landowners is a crucial component to control and is one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of these plants. Under the Weed Control Act, the County may issue a Weed Notice for uncontrolled weeds.

For more information, click here.

PEST CONTROL PROGRAMS

Information on clubroot, fusarium, coyote program, beaver control, and other pest issues.

Clubroot

The County of Two Hills No. 21 Clubroot Policy is intended to assist in the control and spread of clubroot of crucifers in the municipality. Random inspections will be conducted by the Agricultural Fieldman, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman or by an appointed inspector. Positive identification of clubroot will be obtained by a laboratory test. Landowners will be notified in writing if their land tests positive and a Pest Notice will be issued.

For more information, click here.

Predation Control

Coyote control may be carreid out on a complaint basis only with a Pest Control Officer investigating all livestock damage claims.  Control methods will be used at the discretion of the Pest Control Officer.

Beaver Control

The County of Two Hills No. 21 may remove beaver dams to protect municipal infrastructure (such as roads). Dam removal on private lands will have fees associated with it. Please contact the ASB Department if you have beaver concerns.

Skunks, Raccoons, Magpies and Other Pests

The County of Two Hills No. 21 has Skunk, Racoon and Magpie traps available for purchase (see the Equipment Rental List for pricing). You may also rent skunk and racoon traps as well as scare cannons from the ASB Department. Please contact the ASB Department to make arrangements.

The County of Two Hills ASB Department is directed by the Agricultural Service Board (ASB). The ASB strives to act with respect to, and assist in, proper land utilization and its production with a view to improving the economic well being of the farmer, and to develop and promote agricultural policies to meet the needs of the agricultural community in the County.

ASB activities include: providing for weed and pest control, soil and water conservation, assisting in the control of animal diseases, encouraging sustainable agriculture to improve the economic viability of producers, and promoting agricultural policies that meet the needs of the municipality.

Agricultural Fieldman
Elden Kozak
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Assistant Agricultrual Fieldman
Sara Miller
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Office:  780-657-3358
Toll Free:  877-657-3359
Fax:  780-657-3504

AAAF MEMORIAL BURSARY

The bursary is intended for students continuing their education at a College or University.  Students must be enrolled in an agricultural or environmental science program.  There is a $1000 bursary available in each calendar year for each of the 5 provincial regions of the Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen.

For more information on the AAAF Memorial Bursary, click here.
To view or download the AAAF Memorial Bursary Application, click here.

AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS

The ASB Department can provide information on Integrated Vegetation Management (weed control, roadside spraying and mowing programs) and Pest Control (clubroot, fusarium, coyote and beaver control, and other pest issues).

For more information, click here.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

The Municipal Conservation Coordinator is available to provide information on and assistance with environmental plans and programs. Programs available include Alberta Environmental Farm Plan, Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP), Farm Energy and Agri-Processing Program (FEAP), On-Farm Solar Photovoltaics Program and Shelterbelts.

For more information, click here.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL | CUSTOM SERVICES

The ASB Department offers a wide variety of equipment for rent or sale, as well as custom services. Contact the ASB Department to reserve equipment or arrange for custom services.

For more information, click here.

PRODUCER SPONSORSHIP

The Agricultural Service Board will sponsor a number of local producers by providing paid registrations and accommodations to attend conferences that provide the latest information and developments in the Agricultural/Environmental Industry.

For more information, click here.

WORKSHOPS

The ASB Department offers various workshops throughout the year to provide agricultural information and education.

For more information, click here.

RESOURCES

Stress Resources

• Alberta Mental Health  Help Line 1-877-303-2642 or Dial 811
• The Do More Agriculture Foundation  Do More Ag is a not-for-profit organization focusing on mental health in agriculture across Canada.

Government Links & Resources

• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
• Alberta Agriculture and Forestry
• Alberta Environment and Parks
• Alberta Insect Pest Monitoring Network
• Provincially Regulated Animal Diseases
• Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Association of Alberta Agricultural Fieldmen

Environmental Resources

• Ag Plastics Fact Sheet
• Alberta Invasive Species Council
• Cows and Fish (Alberta Habitat Management Society)
• Ducks Unlimited
• Natural Resources Conservation Board
• Vermillion River Watershed Alliance
• North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance
• Agroforestry & Woodlot Extension Society

Livestock Resources

• Alberta Beef Producers
• Canadian Cattlemen’s Association
• Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC)
• Canadian Cattle Identification Agency
• Livestock Identification Services Ltd.

Crop Management Resources

• Alberta Grains
• Alberta Canola Producers Commission
• Canola Council of Canada