The provincial government will fund a report that looks for ways to support these important rural organizations
Glacier FarmMedia – The Alberta government has announced funding to study how the province can best support its seven regional agricultural societies. “I think some gaps will be identified, but the benefits will be in identifying the value of ag societies in general,” said Tim Carson, chief executive officer of the Alberta Association of Agricultural […] Read moreTag Archives Tim Carson
Alta. considers expanding ag society funding
CALGARY — The Alberta government is looking at expanding funding for a program that provides $2.5 million per year to agricultural societies to repair and upgrade facilities such as arenas and rodeo grounds relied on by rural residents. “It’s definitely a consideration,” said Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson when asked about the need for […] Read more
Alberta ag societies receive funding to upgrade facilities
Provincial government commits to spending $2.5 million per year to help agricultural societies maintain infrastructure
A new provincial program that will provide $2.5 million per year to upgrade the facilities of Alberta’s agricultural societies is being welcomed despite the fact their infrastructure totals about $1.4 billion. “These volunteer organizations have been doing the best job they can to ensure that infrastructure has remained as viable as possible,” said Tim Carson, […] Read more
Ag event organizers push back on fed rules
Proposed federal changes would add reporting requirements to everything from 4-H beef sales to full rodeos
Under proposed federal changes, groups and venues that host events such as roping, rodeos and 4-H beef will be required to report on livestock that had been onsite.
