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