Agriculture

The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County, together with regional and agricultural partners, are providing an update on federal efforts to review the proposed closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre (LRDC).

This year’s Canadian Agricultural Safety Week takes place March 15-21, encouraging farmers, farm families, farm workers, and farming communities to make #FarmSafetyEveryday a top priority. 

City of Lacombe Mayor Thalia Hibbs and Lacombe County Reeve John Ireland have been invited to appear as witnesses before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri‑Food to speak on the impacts of the federal government’s planned closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre.

Today, on Canadian Agriculture Day, we celebrate the people, passion, and pride behind the food that sustains our communities. That is why the federal government’s recent decision to close the Lacombe Research and Development Centre weighs heavily on our entire region.

The City of Lacombe and Lacombe County are taking coordinated action following the federal government’s announced closure of the Lacombe Research and Development Centre (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada).

Cleanfarms—in partnership with the Agricultural Plastics Recycling Group (APRG) —is excited to kick-off the second edition of The Great Twine Round-Up contest for Alberta farmers and ranchers. Starting January 19, 2026, Albertans are encouraged to bring in bags of clean, used plastic baler twine for recycling, to earn a chance at winning one of four $3,000 cash prizes for their local 4-H club or Alberta-based ag charity of choice.

Lacombe County is expressing deep concern and disappointment following the federal government’s sudden announcement that the Lacombe Research and Development Centre will be closed. This long‑standing agricultural research station has been a cornerstone of innovation, scientific advancement, and community identity in Central Alberta for more than a century.

This Year in Review highlights the milestones that shaped our County—showing how collaboration and forward-thinking policies are building a stronger future for everyone.

Lacombe County is proud to recognize Theo and Claudine Bruning of Hillside Poultry Farm as the 2025 Farm Family of the Year.

Benalto Agri Services is once again partnering with Cleanfarms to host a collection day for the 2025 Unwanted Pesticides and Old Livestock/Equine Medication Roundup, on Friday, Octobner 10 from 9AM - 4PM.