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Upcoming Agriculture Workshops

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17 Jan 2023
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WORKSHOPS | Expand your knowledge in 2023! We have SO many workshops coming up. You can read full descriptions (and access registration links) in the Workshops & Events area: https://www.lacombecounty.com/index.php/ag-workshops-events.
 
  • January 25: Ag Excellence - Securing your Farm & Future (Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agricultural-excellence-securing-your-farm-future-tickets-463658383707)
  • February 23: Land Rental Rates & Agreements (Register at: https://landrentals.eventbrite.ca/) 
  • March 9: Development Contracts for your Agricultural Business (Register at: https://developing-contracts-for-your-agricultural-business.eventbrite.ca/) 
  • March 16: Farmer Pesticide Training Certificate Course (Register at: https://farmerpesticidetraining.eventbrite.ca/) 
  • March 23: Environmental Farm Plan Workshop (Register at: https://environmentalfarmplanning.eventbrite.ca/)

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop

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03 Feb 2023
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Maintaining a healthy environment is essential to the success of Alberta’s agricultural producers.

Register via Eventbrite: https://EnvironmentalFarmPlanning.eventbrite.ca.

March 23, 2023  |  10 AM - 4 PM  |  Lacombe County Administration Office (Hwy 12 and RR 27-4)

The Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) program helps you identify and address environmental risks in your operation. It will also increase your understanding of beneficial management practices related to environmental issues. Increase your profitability and qualify for grant funding through EFP certification.

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Farmer Pesticide Training Certificate Course

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15 Dec 2022
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The Farmer Pesticide Certification course is a tool intended to help farmers to reduce risks associated with pesticide use.

This course is recommended under the Alberta Environmental Farm Plan, but is also mandatory for farmers who wish to use restricted pesticides that require certification. The day consists of 7 modules with an exam.

More info: https://open.alberta.ca/publications/farmer-pesticide-training-certificate-course.

March 16, 2023  |  9:00 AM - 4:00 PM  |  Blackfalds Community Centre, 4810 Womacks Road, Blackfalds, AB

Register via Eventbrite: https://farmerpesticidetraining.eventbrite.ca.

Cost = $50+GST

Developing Contracts for your Agricultural Business

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15 Dec 2022
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Chad Evans, of Evans Law Office, will provide an overview of contracts for agricultural producers.

Contracts are a necessary tool in most agricultural businesses. Learn about writing contracts, what is to be included, and options to enforce whether your contract is with an oil and gas company or for agricultural production.

March 9, 2023  |  6:30 PM - 8:30 PM  |  Penhold Regional Multiplex, 1 Waskasoo Avenue, Penhold

Register via Eventbrite: https://developing-contracts-for-your-agricultural-business.eventbrite.ca.

 

Land Rental Rates and Agreements

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15 Dec 2022
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Ted Nibourg (former Business Management Specialist with Alberta Agriculture & Forestry) will be speaking on topics, such as:

  • Land value trends
  • Cash rent
  • Production & commodity prices
  • Calculating & negotiating fair prices (for both renters and landowners)

February 23, 2023  |  6:30 - 8:30 PM | Blackfalds Community Centre, 4810 Womacks Road, Blackfalds, AB

Register via eventbrite: https://landrentals.eventbrite.ca or call 403-782-8959.

Cost is $20+GST.

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