Agriculture producers and food manufacturers can access resources and opportunities to assist with land use planning, environmental and developing networks within our diverse agricultural community.

Agriculture events

Upcoming events hosted by the County and partner organizations:

• Planning for Drought Resilient Livestock Water - Webinar
  Date:        Wednesday, February 11
  Time:        6 - 8 p.m.
  Location: Virtual
  

• Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
  Date:        Saturday, March 14
  Time:       10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  Location: Colchester Community Hall
                   23219 Township Rd 520, Sherwood Park
  
  

• Strathcona County Crop Update
  Date:         Wednesday, March 25
  Time:        10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  Location: Moyer Recreation Centre
                   4, 54569 RR 215, Josephburg
  Price: $10
  
  

• Horse Health Workshop
  Date:        Wednesday, April 8
  Time:        5 - 8 p.m.
  Location: The Pointe Agricultural Event Centre
                   53462 RR 225, Sherwood Park

Events outside Strathcona County:

• Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation Agri-News

• Alberta Beef Producers event calendar

Previous events include:

• Chickens 101: Introduction to keeping chickens, December 2025

• Strathcona County agricultural waste round up, October 2025

• Shelterbelt planting and fall tree planting workshop, September 2025

• Sheep and goat workshop, July 2025

• Pasture Management, June 2025

• Clubroot and Canola Disease Update, March 2025

• Honeybee Health and Beekeeping Basics, March 2025

• Environmental Farm Plan, January 2025

Agriculture information and support

County staff strive to support the local agricultural community to address issues that are relevant to them through one-on-one work with residents, workshops and developing print and online resources.

County resources - Whether you have questions about the types and number of livestock allowed in your area or you'd like to learn about raising bees, managing crop pests or soil conservation, our team of agriculture specialists are here to help. Email us at agricultureandenvironment@strathcona.ca or call 780-464-8080.

Provincial crop reports - the Alberta Crop Report summarizes crop growth conditions and field work progress throughout the growing season around the province.

Agricultural Service Board - The Agricultural Service Board is a Strathcona County council committee that works with administration to provide advice to Council on agricultural matters as well as to assist in promoting and developing agricultural policies to meet the needs of the municipality.

Urban agriculture map - The urban agriculture online map allows you to discover all the ways we are growing urban agriculture in Strathcona County.

Launch Urban Agriculture Map

Agri-food business development

Agri-food business development in Strathcona County is supported by the 

Economic Development and Tourism department

 who connects farmers and agriculture producers to resources for land use planning, environmental needs, making connections and developing networks. Looking to invest in Strathcona County or find a local business? Be sure to check out the following resources:

• Learn about innovation at local agri-businesses

• Explore investment opportunities in Strathcona County

• Add your business to the local business directory

Strategic planning for agriculture

Strathcona County has a rich agricultural heritage and seeks to embrace opportunities as a leader in the Capital Region in the provision of a broad range of agriculture and food. To accomplish this, agricultural work within the County is guided by the following key documents:

• Agriculture Master Plan

• Agri-tourism

• Urban agriculture

• Municipal Development Plan

• Agriculture and Food Sector Development Strategy

Family and Community Services

Family and Community Services

 provides a range of supportive programs and services to help community members grow, learn and navigate challenges through all stages of their lives. 

• Navigation Services - Navigators can help access financial support and other resources for difficult seasons.

• Counselling- Strathcona County professional counsellors offer support and coping strategies for stresses of day-to-day life. No appointment needed.

• Family Resource Network- Parenting supports and services to support entire families.

Strathcona County's agriculture newsletter

Personal information is collected under the authority of section 4(c) of the Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to manage and administer Strathcona County's eNewsletters. If you have questions regarding the collection, use or disclosure of this information contact Communications Specialist, Planning and Development Services at 780-464-8080.

Our quarterly agriculture e-newsletter, From Soil to Supper, serves as a valuable resource for agricultural producers and food manufacturers, offering insights and opportunities related to land use planning, environmental stewardship, and building connections within our diverse agricultural community.

View previous editions of our newsletter below.

Edition V - December 2025 (726.3 KB)
Edition IV- September 2025 (1.2 MB)
Edition III- June 2025 (2.6 MB)
Edition II - March 2025 (403.1 KB)
Edition I - December 2024 (291.6 KB)

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