Nominate a Farm Family

2022 Farm Family Award Recipients – The Vavrek Family of Vavy Valley Farms

Recognize an Outstanding Farming Family

Do you know an amazing farming family living in the County of Grande Prairie? Are they committed to their community and agriculture? Consider nominating them as the Farm Family of the Year!

The County of Grande Prairie and Peace Country Classic Agri-Show partner each year to recognize a family who has made significant contributions to agriculture and represents strong values in farming and community involvement.

The winning 2023 Farm Family will be honoured at the Peace Country Classic Agri-Show during the Annual Banquet event on March 11, 2023.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS IS DECEMBER 16.

HAVE A FAMILY IN MIND?

Complete a nomination package, available online or inperson, and return it to the County’s Agriculture department.

Nomination packages are available online at www.countygp.ab.ca/farmfamily or can be picked up at the County Community Services Building during business hours (8:30 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays).

For more information, contact Agricultural Services at 780-532-9727.

Recycle Herbicide and Pesticide Containers

Empty herbicide or pesticide jugs for disposal? Make sure to properly recycle them at the following County facilities: • Clairmont Centre for Recycling & Waste Management • West Grande Prairie Regional Landfill Containers must be triple rinsed, punctured, have the labels removed, and be bagged. Bags for empty containers are also available at the facilities if needed. Visit www.countygp.ab.ca/recyclingandwaste to learn more about recycling programs and for facility locations and hours of operation.

Register Your Rented Land

The County offers a registration service for farmers who rent land. Under the Weed Control Act of Alberta, landowners and/or occupants are to be notified when there are regulated weeds on their property. Many farmers rent significant acres each year, and if there are weed concerns, the landowner listed in the County taxation records, and not the renter, is contacted.

If you are a producer renting land and want to be first to be informed about noxious weed concerns, complete the online ‘Register Rented Land’ form at www.countygp.ab.ca/vegetation or contact the Agriculture department at 780-532-9727. All information will only be used for the stated purpose and will not be shared.