Lesser Slave River ASB Business Plan 2018 - 2023 ASB_Business_Plan_2018 | Page 4

AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD 2018-2023 BUSINESS PLAN Municipal District of Lesser Slave River no.124 OUR GOALS, STRATEGIES AND DIRECTIONS Our Business Plan is based on four strategic goals. Under each goal are one or more strategies that will help us to maintain direction and attain the goal. Each strategy is then further divided into individual specific directions or actions. GOAL ONE: INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF AGRICULTURE AND THE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD TO COUNCIL, FARMERS, SCHOOLS AND ALL MD RESIDENTS. Strategy One Communicate to Council, farmers and all MD residents the benefits of agriculture and the Agricultural Service Board. Direction/Action 4 • Develop, maintain and review this Business Plan every five years • Provide Council with an annual Business Plan Final Report • Host an Annual ASB Fall Social • Attend and participate in local trade fairs, parades and other community functions • Partner with the local schools to facilitate agricultural programming • Provide extension (agricultural, environmental, horticultural, etc.) to all rural residents