Agricultural Services in Mackenzie County is governed by the Agricultural Services Board (ASB). The duties of the ASB as outlined in the Agricultural Service Board Act are:
- to act as an advisory body and to assist the council and the Minister, in matters of mutual concern,
- to advise on and to help organize and direct weed and pest control and soil and water conservation programs (through enforcement of the Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pests Act, and the Soil Conservation Act)
- to assist in the control of animal disease under the Animal Health Act,
- to promote, enhance and protect viable and sustainable agriculture with a view to improving the economic viability of the agricultural producer, and
- to promote and develop agricultural policies to meet the needs of the municipality
Services
See the links below for more information on the services provided by the ASB:
Contact Us
To contact Agricultural Services, please call the Fort Vermilion office at 780-927-3718 or email agriculture@mackenziecounty.com.