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Managed by the County’s Agricultural Services Board

The County of St. Paul Agricultural Services Board (ASB) is a mix of County Councillors and Resident Members-at-Large who work to assess the needs and direction of the agriculture industry in the St. Paul Region. In doing so, the ASB guides the County on what agricultural programs and services to provide to residents to ensure the long-term sustainability of agriculture.

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All ASB programs and services are based on Provincial legislative requirements, following the Agricultural Service Board Act, Weed Control Act, Agricultural Pest Act, Soil Conservation Act, and assisting with the Animal Health Act.

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Navigating excess moisture: Answers, resources and next steps

AFSC has created a resource to help producers who are dealing with excess moisture.

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Vegetation Management

Find information about weed control, roadside spraying, mowing, and options for managing vegetation around your property.

Weed Control

Learn about noxious and prohibited noxious weeds, inspections, reporting weeds, and County weed-control services for private property.

Do Not Spray

Opt out of roadside herbicide spraying next to your property and learn how to complete the annual Weed & Brush Control Agreement.

Roadside Vegetation Management

Learn how the County manages spraying, mowing, brush, and other vegetation along roads and rights-of-way.

Pest Control & Incentive Programs

Find information about common agricultural pests and diseases, along with County incentive programs that support pest and predator management.

Pest Control

Learn about common agricultural pests and diseases in the County, available control options, and where to report pest concerns.

Beaver Reduction Incentive Program

Learn about the County’s seasonal incentive program for the lawful removal of beavers where beaver activity is affecting County infrastructure.

Predator Management Incentive Program

Learn about the County program that supports the lawful removal of coyotes and wolves where livestock predation is a concern.

Resources

Our farms are stronger together, through collaboration and by accessing the numerous resources available.

Environment

Agroclimate Interactive Maps: datasets for precipitation, temperature, growing degree days, and other variables.
Energy & Environmental Response Line: To report an energy or environmental emergency or complaint, call the 24-Hour Response Line at 1-800-222-6514
TreeTime: trees and shrubs to choose from at varying costs to develop a shelterbelt
Water Pumping Program: provides assistance to producers in securing adequate water supplies for domestic, livestock or agricultural purposes.

Crops

AgriRecovery: relief framework to help producers with the extraordinary costs associated with recovering from disaster situations.
Alberta Blue Book (Alberta's Crop Protection Guide): trusted resource for farmers and agronomists, providing current pesticide application information.
Alberta Canola Producers Commission: providing information and hosting events for canola farmers.
Alberta Grains: providing information and hosting events for wheat and barley producers.
Alberta Insect Pest Monitoring Network: timely, accurate insect management resources to help monitor crop pests, ensuring crop quality and market access.
Alberta Pest Selector: information on various diseases, insects, and weeds.
Canola Flower Midge: similar to the Sweet Midge, the larval stage causes damage to canola by feeding on the unopened canola flowers, keeping canola from fully developing.
Invasive Plants of Alberta, 2022 edition
Safeguards for Grain Farmers Program
Sweet Midge: similar to Canola Flower Midge, the larval stage causes damage at the canola growing points, which may cause plants to produce compensatory branches.
Water Hemlock: risks and how to spot it.
Weekly Crop Market Review: from various sources for feed grain bids, elevator bids, special crop cash bids, as well as ICE futures Canada, US futures for wheat, corn, oats, soybean, soyoil and soymeal.

Livestock

Calf 911 – How to Spot Dehydration in Young or Scouring Calves
Calving & Calf Management
Magpies: trapping techniques to help protect livestock.
Skunks: as major carriers of rabies, it’s important to understand their biology and how to control them and how to set a trap/do a live release.
Weekly Livestock Market Review for cattle, hogs and sheep.

Government/Agency

Agri-News: Sign up for their newsletter
Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation: one stop for featured Provincial services
Alberta Hub: regional investment information, including Agriculture Profiles

Mental Health & Safety

AgTalk: a peer-support mental health platform providing a safe, anonymous space for individuals over 16. Free, 24/7 moderation for open discussions in English and French.
Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC)service deadlines
Farm and Acreage - A Guide to Reducing the Risk of From Wildfire

Lakeland Agricultural Research Association (LARA)

LARA is a non-profit agricultural research association serving Northeastern Alberta since 1991. Born from a collaboration of local producers who saw the need for regional agricultural research and extension, LARA supports sustainable agriculture in the Lakeland Region.

Their mandate is to conduct innovative and unbiased research, give demonstrations, offer programs, and provide resources to local farmers.

While LARA serves the Lakeland region, they offer free programming to producers in the Municipal District of Bonnyville and the County of St. Paul.

LARA Website

Events & Programming

Agricultural Services Policies and Bylaws

	Name	Download
	Agriculture Equipment Rental Policy ASB 4	Download
	Animal Health Act Policy ASB 19	Download
	Beaver Control on Private Land Policy ASB 9	Download
	Beaver Control on Public Land Policy ASB 8	Download
	Beaver Reduction Incentive Program Policy ASB 14	Download
	Clubroot Policy with Procedures ASB 11	Download
	Compound 1080 Policy ASB 16	Download
	Do Not Spray Policy ASB 10	Download
	Equipment Sanitization Policy ASB 3	Download
	Firearms Authorization Policy ASB 12	Download
	Predator Management Incentive Program ASB 13	Download
	Roadside Mowing Policy ASB 2	Download
	Soil Conservation Act Policy ASB 18	Download
	Spraying Weeds on Private Land Policy ASB 7	Download
	Vegetation (Brushing) Maintenance Policy PW 4	Download
	Weed Control Policy ASB 15	Download

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I call when there are random cows on the road or on my property?

There’s an unfamiliar dog on my property, who do I call?

Can I purchase mouse bait through the County?

Where can I buy Strychnine?

What should I do if I have a coyote issue?

If coyotes are causing issues on your property, your first step should be prevention. Remove any potential attractants like garbage, deadstock, pet food, or compost. Fencing, guardian animals, and noise or visual deterrents (such as motion-activated lights or scare devices) can also help.

If the problem persists, contact County ASB staff at 780-645-3006. We can provide advice and help assess your options. Use of poisons should be considered as a last resort; at this time, 1080 coyote bait is not available due to a product recall.

I have or see an issue with a beaver causing flooding into County infrastructure or my farmland—who should I contact?

If a beaver is causing issues such as flooding into farmland or County infrastructure, you have a few options:

You may trap the beaver yourself if you're comfortable doing so.
You can hire a licensed trapper to assist.
You can contact the County ASB department at 780-645-3006 to report the issue or request assistance.

Whichever option you choose, it's important to be familiar with and follow all applicable Alberta Wildlife regulations and laws. Certain activities—like removing dams or dealing with beavers on public land—may require permits or additional approvals.

What should I do about other wildlife issues like bears, squirrels, deer, or moose?

Who do I notify if I see a noxious or prohibited noxious weed in the County?

I need help identifying weeds—who can I call?

I have noxious weeds on my property. Will the County come spray them for me?

Who do I contact if I don't want the road allowance or ditch in front of my property sprayed?

Where can I get my livestock feed tested?

Can I get my soil tested in the County?

How many farms are found in the county?

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Agricultural Services

How can we help?

Weed Control

Do Not Spray

Roadside Vegetation Management

Pest Control

Pest Control Incentive Programs

Equipment Rentals

Resources

Managed by the County’s Agricultural Services Board

Agriculture

Resources

FAQs

Contact Us

Latest Updates

Navigating excess moisture: Answers, resources and next steps

Important Dates & Deadlines

Vegetation Management

Weed Control

Do Not Spray

Roadside Vegetation Management

Pest Control & Incentive Programs

Pest Control

Beaver Reduction Incentive Program

Predator Management Incentive Program

Resources

Environment

Crops

Livestock

Government/Agency

Mental Health & Safety

Lakeland Agricultural Research Association (LARA)

Agricultural Services Policies and Bylaws

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do I call when there are random cows on the road or on my property?

There’s an unfamiliar dog on my property, who do I call?

Can I purchase mouse bait through the County?

Where can I buy Strychnine?

What should I do if I have a coyote issue?

I have or see an issue with a beaver causing flooding into County infrastructure or my farmland—who should I contact?

What should I do about other wildlife issues like bears, squirrels, deer, or moose?

Who do I notify if I see a noxious or prohibited noxious weed in the County?

I need help identifying weeds—who can I call?

I have noxious weeds on my property. Will the County come spray them for me?

Who do I contact if I don't want the road allowance or ditch in front of my property sprayed?

Where can I get my livestock feed tested?

Can I get my soil tested in the County?

How many farms are found in the county?

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