- Workshops Coming Soon (save the date)
1. Grazing School For Women:
- September 10-11 in Bonnyville
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2. In the Know Workshop (funded through the Do More Ag Foundation Community Fund) - DATE TBD
Pasture Management Workshop (June 19 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Ardrossan Memorial Hall): Join Strathcona County’s agriculture team for a day of learning about pasture management, rejuvenation, and weeds control. The day will start inside and end with practice in the field. Guests from outside of Strathcona County are welcome.
Sheep and Goat Health Workshop: Calling all sheep and goat owners for an evening of learning about the basics of grazing with sheep and goats along with key steps to keep your flock and herd healthy. This event will feature speakers from Strathcona County’s Agriculture Initiatives Team and local veterinarian Dr. Jordan Bagshaw DVM of Stockyard Veterinary Services. Guests from outside of Strathcona County are welcome.
DATE: March 17
TIME: 6 to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: Lamont Arena Meeting Room
COST: FREE.
HOW TO REGISTER: with Bonnie at 780-895-2585 / bonnie.c@lamontcounty.ca.
Join us to learn more about canola yield robbers and on farm practices for growing market ready crops.
Please register by emailing Bonnie at bonnie.c@lamontcounty.ca or by calling the Agricultural Services Office at (780) 895-2585.
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Our neighbouring municipality is looking for more workshop attendees for those who may be interested. #LamontCounty encourages those wanting the accreditation to attend.
DATE: February 5 (COMPLETED)
TIME: 5 to 8 p.m.
LOCATION: St. Michael Rec. Center
COST: FREE, and a light supper is provided.
HOW TO REGISTER: with Bonnie C. at 780-895-2585 / bonnie.c@lamontcounty.ca. PLEASE complete the following survey prior to the event (once registered): surveymonkey.com/r/36FKVMJ.
It’s estimated that at least 40 per cent of Canada’s farmers will retire within the next decade, making farm succession planning a hot topic in agriculture. With the average age of farmers on the rise, the need for transition strategies is now more pressing than ever.
Succession looks different for every farm, as the transition path must meet the needs of the farming family and its business.
Join Lamont County and Annessa Good-Hassard of Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd., for an evening workshop on Strategizing Success for your Family Farm’s Succession Planning.
Schedule:
5-6 p.m.: Registration & Supper
6-8 p.m.: Presentation from Annessa Good-Hassard of Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd.
Annessa has been honored to sit at the table with over 500 Canadian farm families assisting them on their transition journey. One of her mottos is that “Succession is the transfer of a business, while Estate Planning is the transfer of assets pre- and post-death. Transition is a combination of both and is proactive rather than reactive.”
Join Annessa as she dives into the heart of family dynamics, financial feasibility and estate planning considerations for your family and operation.
One of Annessa’s quotes is that “unspoken expectations are the silent killers of family farms.”
Recognizing the agriculture industry’s unique opportunities and challenges, in this presentation, Annessa will empower you with practical strategies to assist your family and operation with your transition journey.
Registration closes January 31 at 12:00 p.m.
Please register by emailing Bonnie at bonnie.c@lamontcounty.ca or by calling the Agricultural Services Office at (780) 895-2585. A light supper will be provided.