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BRAZEAU COUNTY

AGRICULTURAL SERVICE

BOARD MEETING

February 15, 2017

AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD AGENDA

DATE: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PLACE: County Administration Building, EOC Meeting Room

Call to Order Present 1. Addition to and Adoption of the Agenda (Pages 1 – 2)

2. Adoption of the minutes of the ASB Meeting of January 18, 2017 (Pages 3 – 7)

3. Business Arising 4. Delegations/Public Input 10:05 a.m. Melissa Freeman, General Manager, West Central Forage Association (Pages 8 – 14) 11:00 a.m. Public Input Session 5. Old Business

a) Budget Category Name

b) Emergent Resolution

c) Food Forest at Waste Transfer Sites

d) Farmer Pesticide Training Certificate Course (Pages 15‐18)

e) AG‐30 Agriculture Recognition Awards Policy – approved by Brazeau County Council on February 7, 2017.

6. Agriculture Reports for February 2017

a) Agricultural Fieldman’s Report (Page 19)

b) Assistant Agricultural Fieldman’s Report (Page 20)

c) Member’s Report

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7. New Business

a) Municipal Development Plan – Recreation and Tourism, Agriculture, Ecosystem Services. (Pages 21 – 23)

8. Correspondence/Items for Information

a) 2017 ASB Meeting Dates (Page 24)

b) Email to D. Neilley regarding Technicial Working Groups for Enhanced Ranch and Farm Workers Act, and D. Neilley’s acknowledgement response. (Pages 25 – 27)

c) Letter to Farm Safety Centre regarding 2017 funding and 2016 annual program delivery report. (Pages 28 – 32)

d) Water Quality in Rural Alberta – U of C looking for study participants. (Pages 33 – 34)

e) Thank you card from Brody Hines for 2016 ASB Bursary. (Page 35)

9. Adjournment

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ASB Minutes 2017 01 18 Page 1 of 5

MINUTES OF THE AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD OF BRAZEAU COUNTY, HELD IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, EOC ROOM ON MONDAY, 2017 01 18

CALL TO ORDER R. Ennis calls the meeting to order at 9:59 a.m. PRESENT R. Ennis, Chairperson M. Thompson, Vice‐Chairperson

L. Chambers, Director of Community Services D. Movald, Member at Large

S. Allen, Agricultural Fieldman B. Guyon, Reeve

A. Heinrich, Councillor A. Goddard, Member at Large S. Wheale, Member at Large T. London, Recording Secretary

ABSENT T. McGinn, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman ADDITIONS TO AND ADOPTION OF AGENDA Additions to and Adoption of the Agenda

1/17 Moved by D. Movald to accept additions to the agenda as amended: 5. e) Follow‐up report on pesticide applicators license.

7. b) Hemp CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

ADOPTION OF MINUTES Adoption of Minutes

2/17 Moved by M. Thompson to adopt the minutes of December 19, 2016 as amended.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BUSINESS ARISING Business Arising Recording ASB Meetings

S. Allen gave an explanation regarding the benefits of recording the meetings. 3/17 Moved by B. Guyon to record ASB meetings. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

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4/17 Moved by B. Guyon to put the DRAFT ASB minutes meetings online.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PUBLIC INPUT Public Input – 11:00 a.m. None. OLD BUSINESS Old Business

Budget Category Name S. Allen made an inquiry to Corporate Services on behalf of the ASB to

change the budget category name for agriculture related lines to Agriculture from Community Services. S. Allen informed board this request would have to be submitted to Council for consideration.

5/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to take the budget category name

change request to Council to get the agriculture totals more clearly defined within Community Services.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Cynthia – AWES Planting Proposal S. Allen gave a verbal report to the board asking for clarification about

the details and potential locations for proposed projects. 6/17 Moved by M. Thompson to take the Agroforestry

Planting Project at Cynthia Solar Aquatics Centre planting to Council for approval.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7/17 Moved by D. Movald to propose Food Forest project(s)

at waste transfer station(s) to Council. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Emergent Resolution The board reviewed the emergent resolution and discussion ensued. 8/17 Moved by M. Thompson to approve the resolution as

modified and authorize B. Guyon represent the board and speak to the resolution at the ASB Conference.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

PUBLIC INPUT Public Input – 11:00 a.m. None

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Recommendations to Technical Working Groups for Enhanced Ranch and Farm Workers Protection Act

The board reviewed emails submitted by R. Ennis and D. Movald, discussion ensued while Administration took note of the points made by the board.

9/17 Moved by D. Movald to approve the list of points for

communication to D. Neilley to present to the TWGs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Pesticide Applicators License S. Allen gave a verbal report to the ASB about hosting a tutorial at the

County office for the benefit of landowners. He also reviewed the requirements, preparation, and study time required to write the pest applicators license.

10/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to direct Administration to investigate hosting a Farmer Pesticide Training Certificate Course. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AGRICULTURE REPORTS Agriculture Reports January 2017

Agricultural Fieldman’s Report 11/17 Moved by D. Movald that the Agricultural Fieldman and Assistant Agricultural Fieldman report be included in the meeting agenda package. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 12/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to accept S. Allen’s Agricultural Fieldman verbal report as presented. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MEMBER’S REPORT Member’s Reports January 2017 Member‐at‐large S. Wheale attended: Harvesting Hemp Business Opportunity Workshop Councillor M. Thompson attended: Harvesting Hemp Business Opportunity Workshop Member‐at‐large D. Movald was busy with: Cows and calving

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Chairperson R. Ennis reported on: Harvesting Hemp Business Opportunity Workshop Ordered seed for market garden

Councillor A. Heinrich reported on: Harvesting Hemp Business Opportunity Workshop Member‐at‐large A. Goddard reported on: BSE testing protocol for the board’s information.

Reeve B. Guyon reported on: Harvest Hemp Business Opportunity Workshop Zone Meeting

13/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to accept member reports as

submitted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

NEW BUSINESS New Business

Alberta Farm Fresh Producers Association sponsorship request for 2017 Farm to Market Conference

14/17 Moved by B. Guyon to receive for information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

Hemp Opportunities 15/17 Moved by D. Movald to direct Administration to contact

WCFA and University of Alberta about growing hemp on test plots.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

CORRESPONDENCE ITEMS CORRESPONDENCE/ITEMS FOR INFORMATION The board reviewed the 2017 ASB meeting schedule. 16/17 Moved by M. Thompson to accept ASB meeting schedule as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The board reviewed the response letter from the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry regarding Brazeau County’s declaration of a

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state of Agricultural Disaster and the available programs to producers through AFSC. 17/17 Moved by M. Thompson to accept response letter from the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry as information. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY The board reviewed items for information: Hort Snacks‐to‐go and Cultivating Connections Alberta Regional Food Systems Forum 2017. 18/17 Moved by D. Movald to accept items for information. NEXT MEETING The next regular ASB Meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2017 in the

County Administration Building, EOC Room.

ADJOURNMENT 19/17 Moved by A. Heinrich to adjourn the Agricultural Service Board Meeting of January 18, 2017 at 12:27 p.m.

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

________________________ A.S.B. Chairperson

___________________________ Agriculture Fieldman

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MEMORANDUM

AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN REPORT

FEBUARY ‐ 2017

BRAZEAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BOARD

Administration

Day to day ‐ visits/calls

Council Jan 24, Feb 7

Provincial ASB Conference Jan 24‐27, Edmonton

AAAF Meeting Jan 24 and 26, Edmonton

Prepare articles for The Seed

Living in the Natural Environment Feb 3, Cochran (Climate change in the headwaters and Beavers).

Pest Management

None

Soil Conservation

None

Roadside Vegetation

None

Weed Management

Dealt with one resident

Rural and Community Services

None

Crop and Forage

None

Parks and Recreation

Workshop Risk and Recreational Land Jan 19, Red Deer

Met with DV Slow Pitch Association Feb 2

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MEMORANDUM

ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL FIELDMAN REPORT

FEBUARY ‐ 2017

BRAZEAU COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BOARD

Administration

Day to day visits/calls

2017 Provincial Agricultural Service Board Conference planning meetings and attendance – January 24th‐27th

Summer staff job advertisements and interviews ‐ February/March

Pest Management

Coyote control Device Use reconciliation – 2016 issued 17, 1080 tablets

Roadside Vegetation

Pesticide Applicator Train the Trainer Recertification – February 9th

Soil Conservation

Shelterbelt Tree information for residents; prepare package for residents to pick up

Weed Management

None

Rural and Community Services

The Seed – drafting content and working

Hemp Production Workshops – February and April, 2017

Corn 101 Workshop – February 22nd at the West Central Forage Association Office

Working Well Workshop – March 16th at the Brazeau County Administration Building

Shelterbelt Workshop – April 6th at Lindale Community Hall

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Recreation & Tourism

Recreation & Tourism

Definition

This section will deal with: development of future and

existing recreational facilities, trails, campgrounds, atv

trails, ski hill & trails, clubs, tourism, guides, rapid fire

speedway, etc.

Public Member Justification Contact Info

Mandy Wilson Eagle Point‐Blue Rapids Representative

Brazeau ATV Club Representative

Bow benders Archery Club Representative

Rotary Club Representative

Corey Sekura Rapid Fire Motor Sports Representative

Rob Macintosh Pembina Nordic Ski Club Representative

John Jacobson Owner of RV Park

PHI‐to‐KWE Representative

Michael or Jamie Alberta Environment and Parks ‐ Public Lands

Paddling Club?

Alberta Tourism Representative ?

Councilor Justification Contact Info

Kara Westerlund Member of EPBR Provincial Recreation Area Council

Mary Anne

Marc Gressler

Staff Justification Contact Info

Wanda Compton Economic Development Manager

Lee Chamber Director of Community Services

Colin Loose Parks and Recreation Coordinator

Sean Allen Parks and Recreation Manager

Facilitator Justification Contact Info

To be Determined

Internal Staff to Review: Wanda, Lee, Colin Loose, Sean Allen

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Agriculture Definition

This section will deal with: Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS), agricultural

fragmentation, land suitability, potential for designated agricultural areas, and

future land use strategy for agricultural lands.


Graham KatholCo‐Chair of Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) for Alternative Land Use

Services (ALUS)

Mandy Wilson Eagle‐Points Blue Rapids Environmental Education Coordinator with a background

in Agriculture

Rick Ennis Local agricultural producer. Chairman of the ASB.

Harvey Miller President DV & District AG Society

Dale Guze Vice President DV & District AG Society

Forage Association ?

Altin? Ag Society?

ASB Members at large?


Bart Guyon Local agricultural producer. Member of the Agricultural Service Board (ASB).

Alternate member of the Agricultural Complex Feasibility Committee

Anthony Heinrich Local agricultural producer. Sits on Agricultural Service Board (ASB)


Benjamin Misener Manager of Land and Environment. ALUS Coordinator.

Tara McGinn Assistant Agricultural Fieldman and Secretary of ASB

Sean Allen Agricultural Fieldman


To be Determined

AgricultureInternal Staff to Review: Sean, Ben

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Ecosystem Services

Ecosystem Services

Definition

This section would deal with: maintaining or enhancing biodiversity

and the ecosystem goods and services they provide, identifying

areas of the County to protect, Firesmart principles, environmental

reserve and conservation reserve, green technologies, etc.


Mandy Wilson Eagle Point Blue Rapids Environmental Education Coordinator

Duane Movald Chair of the PAC for ALUS

Susan Kelly Local resident. Environmental background.

Cows and Fish Representative

North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance Representative

Tervita Corp Environmental Conservation & Ecological Serv.

Peter Lee Eagle Point Blue Rapids

watershed group ?


Marc GresslerMember of the NSWA. Member of North Saskatchewan Watershed

Headwaters Committee.

Bart Guyon Alternate member of the NSWA

Shirley Member of the PAC for ALUS


Benjamin Misener Manager of Land and Environment. ALUS Coordinator.


To be Determined

Internal Staff to Review: Ben, Marc Gressler

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AGRICULTURAL SERVICES BOARD ‐ MEETING SCHEDULE

EOC ROOM

7401 – TWP Road 494

From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Rate Payer Concerns heard at 11:00 am

January 18, 2017 July 19, 2017

February 15, 2017 August 16, 2017

March 15, 2017 September 20, 2017

April 19, 2017 October 18, 2017

May 17, 2017 November 15, 2017

June 21, 2017 December 20, 2017

Per Diem Rates:

Up to Four Hours = $170.00 From Four to Eight Hours = $271.00

Conference Rates = $349.00 per day Mileage Rate ‐ $0.54

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Brazeau County 7401 TWP Road 494, P.O. Box 77, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A‐1R1

PHONE: (780) 542‐7777 ‐ FAX: (780) 542‐7770 www.brazeau.ab.ca

February 2, 2017 Doreen Neilley [email protected] Dear Doreen, Re: Agricultural Service Board Recommendations to Technical Working Groups

On behalf of the board, I would like to thank you for your presentation at the December 19, 2016 Agricultural Service Board meeting. In follow‐up to your presentation at the January 18, 2017 board meeting the following motion was made: Recommendations to Technical Working Groups for Enhanced Ranch and Farm Workers Protection Act 9/17 Moved by D. Movald to approve the list of points for communication to D. Neilley to present to the TWGs. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Here is the list of recommendations that the board would like communicated to the technical working groups:

Farms and ranches should be exempt from strikes or lockout in the interest of animal

and or crop welfare.

Mandatory insurance for farm workers with a choice to opt out of WCB provided that

private insurance of a certain standard is purchased.

Exemptions for innovations (i.e. modified equipment).

Exemption for heritage and antique equipment operated on heritage, hobby, and

recreational farms.

Any mandatory training required to be paid for by the ministry requiring it.

If a person has to leave farm to get required training, someone has to tend to calving

cows, haying, seeding, and spraying (time sensitive/weather related tasks). That time

must be compensated monetarily as hired help will be required.

Education over enforcement will be of the greatest benefit. If onerous regulations are

put in place, automation will occur, removing jobs, limiting employment opportunities,

and restricting revenues to the provincial government to fund programs that benefit

producers.

Streamlined safety training protocol and no issuance of T4’s for temporary workers (one

week or less). This would be ideal for weekend workers or small projects (i.e. fence

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We do understand that the government ultimately will decide on the details of the Enhanced Protection of Farm and Ranch Workers Act. However, we do feel communicating our concerns through you may make a difference. To that end, we want to thank you for your diligence in carrying out your respective duties while representing the interests of many concerned producers. Kind Regards,

Rick Ennis ASB Chairperson Brazeau County RE/tl

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Tamara London

From: DE Neilley <[email protected]>Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2017 7:12 PMTo: Tamara LondonCc: Sean AllenSubject: Re: Letter from Brazeau County ASB regarding recommendations to TWGs

Dear Tamara and Sean, Thank you very much for the chance to speak to the Board, and for the very thoughtful recommendations in your letter. I will pass it on the the Chair of the Education, Training, and Certification Panel for our meeting at the end of this month. We anticipate that this will be our last face to face meeting, with a teleconference early in March to finalize things. From there, we will have to wait and see what the Government does with everything that the Panels present. I currently have no idea what that timeline will look like. Sincerely, Doreen Neilley On Thu, Feb 2, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Tamara London <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Doreen,

Please find the attached letter for your review.

We appreciate you time!

Thank you,

Tamara London

Administrative Assistant

Community Services

Brazeau County

Box 77 – 7401 Twp Rd 494

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Tamara London

From: Sean AllenSent: Friday, February 03, 2017 4:00 PMTo: Tamara LondonSubject: Fwd: Well water study recruitment

Follow Up Flag: Follow upFlag Status: Flagged

Hey Tamara Can we add this to the asb agenda as correspondence Sean Allen Agricultural Fieldman Brazeau County Begin forwarded message:

From: Abraham Munene < > Date: February 3, 2017 at 1:22:06 PM MST To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Well water study recruitment

Hello Mr. Allen, I am a PhD student at the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (supervised by Dr. David Hall) investigating perceptions of water quality in rural Alberta associated with livestock. We are currently looking for participants for this study and are exploring gathering participants through targeting local county councils within the province.Would it be possible to circulate this message within your county to recruit any well water owners who may be interested? Participants in this study will be asked to answer a questionnaire (approximately 20 min.in length) and submit a private water sample for microbiological testing (i.e., total coliforms and E. coli). To be eligible for this study a participant must be at least 18 years old and have a private water source (e.g., a water well, cistern) which they use for domestic purposes (e.g., drinking, washing, and cooking in the household). The questionnaire will address demographic information, private water use, livestock attributes, and questions related to water quality and risk. A participant may complete the questionnaire in two ways: 1. A paper questionnaire mailed to them. 2. An online questionnaire at the following link https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/Bly0Y1 If you are interested and have any further questions, please contact us:

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(Email: Sincerely, Abraham Munene, BSc 2012, MES 2014, PhD candidate (class of 2019) Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Calgary Foothills Campus, Office location: TRW 2D31

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