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Lacombe County in search of the 2024 Farm Family Award recipient Copy

DEADLINE EXTENDED to August 30, 2024 for Farm Family of the Year nominations. Visit www.lacombecounty.com/FarmFamily for nomination details and form.

Lacombe County and the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a second year on the Farm Family of the Year Award, aiming to recognize the exceptional achievements and contributions of ranch and farm families within our community. The winners of this esteemed award will be announced at the 2024 Chamber Gala in October.

"The Farm...

Construction Notification on Range Road 22-4

Lacombe County is notifying residents of an upcoming road construction project starting on August 12, 2024

• Range Road 22-4 (Mirror to Hwy 601 for 4.5 miles).

Construction will start Monday, August 12 and is expected to take +/- 8 weeks to complete (weather permitting).

Please drive with caution around construction crews, and obey all signs.

Join us August 8 for a Ag Farm and ALUS Tour Copy

Don't forget to RSVP for our 2024 Farm Tour! Join us for a day in Lacombe County, as we explore local farms and Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) projects.

Tour Details

Arrive at 9:00AM
The bus leaves from the Lacombe County Office at 9:30 AM, and returns at approximately 4:30 PM
Cost: $54.58
Lunch will be provided.

REGISTER TODAY online via Eventbrite, or call 403-782-8959.
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Tour stops include:

SURVEY | Renewable Energy Projects on Agricultural Lands

Agricultural landowners are invited by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation to complete the Renewable Energy Projects on Agricultural Land Questionnaire. This questionnaire will be your opportunity to provide perspective and feedback on challenges and opportunities around developing renewable energy on agricultural land. The responses gathered from this questionnaire will help refine tools and criteria to assess the suitability of agricultural land for renewable energy development while ensuring...

Lacombe County producers may be eligible for the Federal Livestock Deferral Provision

Farmers in Canada often face unpredictable and challenging weather conditions that can severely impact their operations. To support farmers during such times, the Federal Livestock Deferral Provision offers a critical financial relief mechanism.

This provision is designed for farmers who carry on a farming business in a prescribed region and are forced to sell all or part of their breeding herd due to drought, excess moisture, or flooding. By deferring a portion of the sale proceeds to the...