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AFSC Deadlines

AgriStability enrolment (2026 program year):

You must register, pay your fee, and submit your enrolment form for AgriStability by April 30, 2026. *March is a good time to prepare your application and tax information.

2025 AgriStability Interim Payment: due by March 31, 2026.

Farmers Pesticide Certification Course

• The Farmer Pesticide Certification course is designed to support producers in minimizing the risks associated with pesticide use. While it is recommended through the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan, it is also required for producers who intend to purchase and apply restricted pesticides that mandate certification.
• In the past, some producers were able to obtain Compound 1080 for coyote control without formal training or certification. However, regulations regarding Sodium Monofluoroacetate (Compound 1080) are changing. As of March 7, 2026, producers will be required to hold a valid Farmer Pesticide Certificate to purchase and use this product.
• Producers will also be required to do additional Compound 1080 training through Lakeland College for a fee.

 📜Interested in obtaining your Farmer Pesticide Certificate? The ASB Department is now able to offer the Farmer Pesticide Course in-house, with a certified instructor on staff. The certificate is valid for three years.

On-Farm Climate Action Fund — RDAR

Apllications for the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) open April 10, 2026. For more information, please visit: https://rdar.ca/funding-opportunities

Events & Workshops

🌾🚜 Fun Fact: 🌾🚜

Agricultural Service Boards in Alberta are legally required in every rural municipality under the Agricultural Service Board Act. They have been around since the 1940s, originally created to help farmers fight soil erosion after the Dust Bowl era.

Today, they still play a big role, but now handle things like weed control, pest management, environmental programs, and education workshops for producers!