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Next Policy Framework Engagement (2021-23)

Representatives of Alberta’s agriculture, agri-food, and agri-products sector are invited to share feedback to inform the development of the Next Policy Framework and help guide Alberta’s investments in the agriculture sector over the next 5 to 10 years.

Calling Local Vendors!

Kneehill County is looking for local food producers, artisans, and tourism operators to take part in our Country Market, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Horseshoe Canyon.

Avian Influenza Detected in Kneehill County

On April 8, 2022, Avian Influenza (H5N1) was confirmed in a poultry flock in Kneehill County. The information was posted on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website on April 10, 2022, and according to this information, the CFIA has begun an inve...

Richardson's Ground Squirrel Control

Controlling Richardson’s Ground Squirrels (RGSs) can be challenging in any year. Timing is the key to efficient control. April is generally the best month for controlling RGSs as they emerge earlier or later in the spring depending on the amount...

Kneehill County declares Agricultural Disaster

August 17, 2021

News Release

DECLARATION OF AGRICULTURAL DISASTER – KNEEHILL COUNTY 

At the August 17th, 2021, Council Meeting, Kneehill County Council moved to declare an Agricultural Disaster for Kneehill County.

This declaration was made in respon...

Improving Access to Local Food

Changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation enable Albertans to sell low-risk home-prepared foods from home and at special events, increasing access to locally prepared food.