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LAC STE. ANNE COUNTY
Cultivating a strong
and sustainable future.
AGRICULTURAL SERVICES
A
gricultural Services
encourages
production, profitability
and sustainability of the
Ag industry in the County
through information and
program support.
The department supports
the development of
diversified, competitive
and profitable agriculture
and agri-business
industries that contribute
to the economic,
environmental and social
prosperity of the region.
Guidance for Regional
Agricultural Initiatives
The County’s Agricultural Services Board
(ASB) acts as an advisory body to Council
on issues of agricultural interest. The
board consists of three current County
Councillors and six members-at-large
(consisting of well-qualified producers
and/or ag industry experts from within
the County). Members are appointed
to a three-year term by County Council
from the applications received.
Weed & Pest Control
By means of hand picking, mowing
and herbicide application, we’re able
to manage the noxious and prohibited
noxious weeds within municipal right-
of-ways. Landowners who do not wish
to have herbicide used as a control
method on the County-owned properties
adjacent to their own land may opt in
to our No Spray Program. Subscribing
to this program ensures that herbicide
will no longer be utilized within these
lands. However, the control of Noxious
and Prohibited Noxious Weeds within
these properties then becomes the
responsibility of the subscriber to control.
Alternately, those wishing to participate
in enhanced application may also do so
by applying to Lac Ste. Anne County’s
Fence Line Program.
Subscribers to the Fence Line Program
give permission to our roadside
applicators to extend the reach of
application to include the fence line
paralleling the County roadway. This
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is performed at no charge, and is a
great way to keep invasive weeds from
spreading beyond a property’s border.
Ag Rental Equipment
Ag Services offers a range of agricultural
equipment for a minimal fee. Our rental
fleet includes ATV and Backpack
Sprayers, Forage and Soil Sampling
Equipment, Livestock Squeeze,
Panels, and Scale, Soil Scraper, Shock
Chlorination Tank, Tree Planter and
Plastic Mulch Applicator.
Awards & Bursaries
Agriculture is the backbone of our
region. Lac Ste. Anne County proudly
acknowledges the contributions of the
agricultural community by providing a
number of bursaries and awards. To
earn more, visit LSAC.ca/Agriculture.
ALUS Program
Farmers that choose to steward the
land for future generations, while still
making a living are excellent candidates
for the Alternative Land Use Services
(ALUS) Program. This program is
designed to supplement current
production while taking marginal land
out of ag production and putting it in
the production of ecosystem goods and
services. Learn more at LSAC.ca/ALUS.