WINTER 2018
WELCOME TO THE INAUGURAL
EDITION OF RURAL ROOTS
With a fresh new look and
a greater variety of content,
this publication is designed to
engage and inform a wider rural
readership. As you absorb the
first few issues please consider
providing your feedback —
either by contacting the MD
office directly, or by accessing
our website and filling out an
interactive evaluation form at
mdlsr.ca/Agriculture.
Your input is valued and important
to us. Thank you in advance, and
enjoy this issue!
2018/2019 ASB
BOARD MEMBERS
CHAIRPERSON
Sandra Melzer, Councillor
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Damond Stadnyk
MEMBERS
Robert Esau, Councillor
Jessica Mittelstadt
Orin Sand
RURAL SERVICES
STAFF
DIRECTOR OF RURAL SERVICES
Russ Jassman
[email protected]
AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN
Barry Kolenosky
[email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Peggy Laing
[email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE:
ABANDONED/BANKRUPT INDUSTRIAL
LEASE WORKSHOP
LIVESTOCK ANTIBIOTICS PURCHASES
ARE CHANGING
ALBERTA FARM HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRODUCER GRANT PROGRAM
VSI PROGRAM ASSISTS MD LIVESTOCK
PRODUCERS
CLUBROOT OF CANOLA AND WEED
CONTROL PROGRAM UPDATES