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Lacombe County is wholeheartedly committed to supporting its thriving agricultural sector and farming community. We aim to foster a healthy, prosperous, and sustainable rural community through a variety of County-led initiatives.

Agriculture is the predominant industry of Lacombe County, with 98.6% of the County's land area zoned as Agricultural ‘A' District. We have a rich and diverse agricultural history, with 668,102 acres of land and 1,010 farms that call Lacombe County home.

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Lacombe County's mission is to engage, support and enhance the agriculture community and rural entrepreneurs, all while enhancing rural life in Lacombe County. We will contribute to and support agriculture by developing and implementing responsive and progressive municipal policies and programs.

Agriculture Service Board (ASBs)

Agricultural Service Boards act as advisory bodies to municipal councils on agricultural matters. 

The Lacombe County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) comprises Council. Agricultural Services staff is responsible for delivering ASB programming and support activities under the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, Soil Conservation Act, and Animal Health Act.

ASBs are supported at the Provincial level by the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation and more specifically the Agricultural Service Board Program.

Agriculture Staff

Depending on the time of year, Lacombe County has between two to five agriculture staff. Some of their duties include:

  • Hosting educational workshops, seminars, and information sessions to increase public awareness regarding agricultural and environmental topics.
  • Carrying out the functions, duties, and powers of Lacombe County under any Act relating to agriculture.
  • Implementing projects respecting agriculture agreed on by Lacombe County Council and the Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation.
  • Acting as Lacombe County's municipal inspectors under the Weed Control Act.
  • Supporting the Chief Provincial Veterinarian under the Animal Health Act.
  • Acting as Lacombe County's municipal inspectors under the Agricultural Pests Act.
  • Acting as Lacombe County's soil conservation officer under the Soil Conservation Act.
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Community Services Department

40403 Range Road 27-4
Lacombe AB

Phone 403-782-8959

Fax 403-782-3820

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Mike Bates
Manager of Agriculture & Environmental Services

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