Agricultural Service Board

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

For updates from the ASB Department, please check out:

ASB Blog

ASB Newsletters

ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services)

ALUS is a national, non-profit charitable organization that partners with local organizations and community leaders to deliver the ALUS program at the community level. ALUS provides expertise, resources and direct financial support to ALUS communities to facilitate effective and accountable program delivery and to maximize positive environmental outcomes through the production of ecosystem goods and services (EG&S), like cleaner air and water, carbon capture and sequestration, wildlife habitat and biodiversity, climate resilience and flood and drought mitigation.

ALUS helps farmers create projects on their lands that produce EG&S and facilitates the economic exchange of these EG&S and their associated carbon and ecological offset credits in a voluntary marketplace. ALUS provides participants annual per-acre payments in exchange for managing and maintaining their project acres for optimal EG&S production.

ALUS Info

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.

AAAF Bursary Info

AAAF Bursary Application (PDF)

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).

Agricultural Programs

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.

Environmental Programs

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.

Equipment Rental & Custom Services List (PDF)

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.

Producer Sponsorship

Workshops

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

Workshops

RESOURCES & LINKS

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: