22 | NOV. 2016
Cattlemen’ s Day
Dovercourt Hall November 24, 2016 10:00 a. m. to 3:30 p. m.
• Shannon Argent – the Verified Beef Production Plus Program A look at VBP +, an expansion of the former verified beef production on-farm food safety program. Find out how to become certified and become part of the growing Canadian sustainable beef supply stream.
• Bob Lowe – McDonald’ s Sustainable Beef Project Bob will be sharing information on McDonald’ s Sustainable Beef Project, why it is important and how you can become involved.
• Roast Beef Lunch
• Anne Wasko- Cattle Market Update Anne will be bringing us a dynamic presentation on the cattle industry along with a market update and an outlook for the future. Find out what is going on with our markets and what the future may hold.
• Dr. Hushton Block – Beef Production Systems Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Hushton will be speaking about the importance of nutrition and balancing rations especially after a wet year where the majority of feed was put up in less than ideal conditions.
Please call Agricultural Services at 845-4444 to sign up. Cattlemens’ Day is a free event thanks to our generous sponsors
Farm Family Award
Clearwater County seeks nominations
Since 1985, Clearwater County and the Agricultural Service Board have recognized 23 deserving farm families within our region. Awards are presented at the annual Rocky Mountain House Chamber Banquet, recipients are nominated for the Edmonton Northlands Farm Fair Farm Family Award.
Agriculture remains a primary industry as Alberta’ s farming population decreases. It is important to recognize families within our community setting the example of high ideals in agriculture, relationships between urban and rural farms / businesses and opportunities of rural citizenship.
Farm Family nominees are:
• A family deserving of recognition for agricultural and community involvement.
• An active farm where agriculture is the major source of income generated by family( immediate) residing on the farm.
• Preference is given to multi-generational operations.
Nomination deadline is January 13, 2017. Forms can be picked up at the Agricultural Services and Landcare building or phone Annie at 403-845-4444 for further information. www. clearwatercounty. ca