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Join the Agricultural Service Board as a Producer-at-Large Member

Smoky Lake County is inviting local residents to apply for a Producer-at-Large position on the Agricultural Service Board (ASB).

The County is seeking to appoint:

Three (3) Producers-at-Large, and
Two (2) Alternate Producers-at-Large.

The ASB is a Council-appointed committee that provides advice and recommendations on agricultural matters within the County. The Board plays a key role in shaping policies and programs that support farming, sustainability, and the prosperity of the local agricultural community.

What the Board Does

The Agricultural Service Board:

Recommends policies and programs to support sustainable farming practices.
Works to improve the economic welfare and prosperity of local and regional agriculture.
Advises Council on agricultural service needs in the municipality.
Lobbies the provincial government through the ASB Resolutions process.

The Board also administers responsibilities under provincial legislation, including:

Eligibility Requirements

To apply, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older.
Be a resident of Smoky Lake County and remain a resident for the duration of the term.
Have knowledge of current agricultural practices and trends that affect local producers (actively farming applicants are preferred).
Experience serving on a board or committee is considered an asset.

Membership Details

Council will appoint three (3) Producers-at-Large and two (2) Alternates.
Term length: four (4) years, aligned with the 2029 Municipal Election.
The Agricultural Service Board (ASB) meets three (3) times a year and producers are compensated for meeting and expenses incurred

How to Apply

Producers are encouraged to fill out an application form and submit it to the undersigned by 4:00 PM on October 20, 2025.
Applications forms can be picked up at the Smoky Lake County Administration Office or filled out and submitted online.

ASB Producer-At-Large Application Form

Submit your application to:
Tori Ponich, Interim Agricultural Fieldman
Smoky Lake County
Box 310, 4612 McDougall Drive, Smoky Lake, Alberta, T0A 3C0
Email: agfieldman@smokylakecounty.ab.ca

Questions?

Tori Ponich, Interim Agricultural Fieldman
780-650-5409
agfieldman@smokylakecounty.ab.ca