Lac Ste. Anne County Activity Report 2019 Spring Activity Report | Page 11

SPRING 2019 ActivityLSAC
AG SERVICES FACILITATES AN ALTERNATIVE LAND USE
SERVICES (ALUS) PROGRAM, WHICH IS A VITAL STEWARDSHIP
INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT REGIONAL FARMERS.
provision of small amounts of chemical
for weed control purposes. Residents
must take the Rural Acreage Owner
Pesticide Applicator course through
Lakeland College. Upon proof of passing
the course, residents will be reimbursed
for the cost of the course, and will be
eligible to take the chemical home.
INSPECTION ACTIVITIES
Weed, pest and crop inspections will
occur throughout the summer. Keep
your eyes open for the clubroot survey
calendar to be released in mid-July.
Those who would like to know when their
properties will be surveyed, or wish to be
present at the surveying, are invited to
contact Ag Services.
SEASONAL SPRAYING PROGRAM
Roadside spraying activities are about to
commence, targeting woody vegetation
(brush), noxious weeds, and prohibited
noxious weeds throughout the County.
The Spray Program’s launch date of
MAY 21, 2019 is dependent upon the
weather and, by association, plant
staging. Ag Services crews will continue
spraying activities until September.
Requests for additional herbicide
application inside property owners’ fence
lines will be considered upon signed
agreement. Custom spraying bookings
are filling up fast. Property owners
interested in having custom spray work
completed on their property are advised
to call Ag Services.
Those who wish to not have roadside
right of ways adjacent to their property
sprayed may choose to opt out of this
program. If you wish to do so, please
submit a No Spray Agreement to the
County before the spray program begins
MAY 21, 2019. Forms are available at
the County office, or downloadable from
the municipal website.
UPCOMING AG EVENTS
Classroom Ag Presentations
COMPLETED APRIL 18, 2019. The
Ag Services team gave Classroom
Agriculture Presentations to grade 4
students at schools throughout Lac
Ste. Anne County. Main topics of focus
included the importance of agriculture,
soil and weed management. Considering
the agriculture savvy of many regional
families, we’re certain the students also
taught Ag Services a thing or two!
4-H Alberta Achievement Day
JUNE 3, 2019. Agricultural Services is
strengthening its bond with 4-H Alberta,
recognizing this group as a strong
community tie for many families in the
area. Swing by the 4-H Achievement Day
in Mayerthorpe for a free bowl of chili and
a glimpse of the 4-H members’ excellent
showmanship skills. While there, you
may also decide to fill your freezer with
some locally-raised beef or lamb.
Verified Beef Plus
Program Orientation
JUNE 13, 2019. Ag Services in
conjunction with WCFA will be hosting
an event for producers interested in
joining the Verified Beef Plus Program at
the Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre. More
information will be made available soon
via the County’s regular media channels.
Spray Sense
VARIOUS DATES TBD. Tired of that
high price tag of weed control? Think
you could do it cheaper yourself? Now
you can! Join the Ag Services team
throughout the summer to learn all about
the rental equipment offered by the
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