Agricultural Framework
The Agricultural Framework establishes a vision for the future of agriculture in Strathcona County carrying on the legacy of the Agriculture Master Plan (2015). Shaped by community values and emerging priorities, it will guide future strategies and initiatives related to agriculture across County departments.
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About the Framework
The focus areas of the Agricultural Framework include governance, people, business and production. In September of 2025, the outcomes and objectives of the Agricultural Framework were approved by Council.
Governance and agriculture
Cultivate agriculture through thoughtful governance, legislative compliance, advocacy, and policy development, ensuring the sustainability of agricultural livelihoods and lifestyles.
Agriculture business retention and expansion
Foster the business activities and capacity involved in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products to sustain livelihoods and lifestyles.
Governance and agriculture
Cultivate agriculture through thoughtful governance, legislative compliance, advocacy, and policy development, ensuring the sustainability of agricultural livelihoods and lifestyles.
Agriculture business retention and expansion
Foster the business activities and capacity involved in the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products to sustain livelihoods and lifestyles.
People engaged in agriculture
Grow communication, education, and celebration of agricultural producers, agriculture and agri-food to sustain livelihoods and lifestyles.
Agriculture production
Build community capacity with the scientific and practical knowledge needed for the raising of plants and animals for food, fiber, and other products to sustain livelihoods and lifestyles.
People engaged in agriculture
Grow communication, education, and celebration of agricultural producers, agriculture and agri-food to sustain livelihoods and lifestyles.
Agriculture production
Build community capacity with the scientific and practical knowledge needed for the raising of plants and animals for food, fiber, and other products to sustain livelihoods and lifestyles.
Read the Agricultural Framework (6.3Â MB)
How we got here: Agriculture Master Plan
The Agriculture Master Plan (9.1Â MB) was developed in 2015. It identified key areas of focus and strategies to support agriculture in Strathcona County. In 2016, the Agriculture Master Plan was recognized with the Planning Excellence by the Canadian Institute of Planners.Â
In 2024, the Master Plan was deemed substantially complete by Council. This initiated the process to create the Agricultural Framework to elevate the importance of agriculture and provide updated outcomes to guide the work of County Council and administration.
Programs and services
We support agriculture through a variety of programs and services shaped by the Agricultural Framework and Master Plan. The following examples highlight this work in action.
More information:
Planning and Development Services
Phone: 780-464-8080
agricultureandenvironment@strathcona.ca
