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Agriculture Matters – Oldman Watershed Council asks for input

Jan 26, 2017 | 3:48 PM

LETHBRIDGE –  if you live in Southern Alberta, you know how much agriculture matters.  

That’s the reason why the Oldman Watershed Council (OWC) wants to hear from landowners, farmers, ranchers, producers and irrigators.

The OWC will be holding three sessions to gather input on the direction of agriculture in Southern Alberta, and how the Council can support the agriculture community and the rural way of life.

The Council is holding three session involving local agriculture experts who will have updates on current stewardship projects.  There will also be an opportunity for roundtable discussion on the direction and future of agriculture in the region.

The outcomes of these meetings will be shared with participants.

 The session times and dates are as follows:

—  Taber – Tuesday, January 31 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Heritage Inn and Conference Centre.

—  Pincher Creek –  Friday, February 10 from 1:00 to 4;00 pm at the Twin Butte Community Hall, with an NCC Eat & Greet to follow at 5:30.

—  Stavely – Wednesday, March 1 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm at the Stavely Community Hall. 

There is no cost to attend however, registration is required to allow organizers to prepare for the numbers attending. 

For more information and to register check out the link at the Oldman Watershed Council