Agricultural Service Board Agenda

AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD AGENDA

The Agricultural Service Board will hold a meeting on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., in Council Chambers, 1408 Twp Rd. 320, Didsbury, AB

1. AGENDA 1.1 Adoption of Agenda

2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Agricultural Service Board Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2017

3. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES

4. DELEGATION 4.1 9:00 a.m. Christine Campbell, ALUS Canada, Western Hub Manager (conference call - ALUS Update and Old Business 5.2) 4.2 9:30 a.m. Ryan Morrison, Assistant Directory of Operational Services Mountain View County (New Business 6.4) 4.3 10:00 a.m. Tammy Schwass, Alberta Plastics Recycling Association, Executive Director, Pat Sliworsky, CAO, Mountain View Regional Waste Management Commission & Patricia McKean, Mountain View County Division 2 / Vice Chair, Commission Board of Directors (Old Business 5.3) 4.4 11:00 a.m. Grant Lastiwka, Livestock / Forage Business Specialist for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry

5. OLD BUSINESS 5.1 Riparian and Ecological Enhancement Program Projects 5.2 Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Projects 5.3 Farm Plastic Round-Up Program Review

6. NEW BUSINESS 6.1 2018 ASB Projects Budget 6.2 Living in the Natural Environment Support 6.3 Wild Boar Agreement 6.4 Second Cut of Gravel Roads East of Highway 2 Discussion (verbal report)

7. INFORMATION ITEMS 7.1 a. Seed Plant Updates (verbal report) b. Upcoming Workshops - Mountain View County Events Webpage Link c. Aspen Ranch Farm Safety, Agricultural & Environmental Awareness (verbal report) d. On Farm Water Testing Request Form 7.2 Expense Form

8. CONFIDENTIAL ITEMS Nil

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9. NEXT MEETING DATE – October 23, 2017

10. ADJOURNMENT

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MINUTES

AGRICULTURAL SERVICE BOARD MEETING

Mountain View County

Minutes of the Agricultural Service Board Meeting held on Monday, August 21st, 2017, in the Council Chamber, 1408 Twp. Rd. 320, Didsbury, AB.

PRESENT: E. Iversen; Chairman B. Rodger; Vice Chairman Councillor J. Sayer (joined the meeting at 9:11 a.m.) Councillor D. Milne Councillor K. Heck B. Buschert S. LaBrie (joined the meeting at 9:04 a.m.)

ABSENT:

IN ATTENDANCE: J. Fulton, Manager Agricultural Services C. Chrenek, Assistant Agricultural Fieldman (joined the meeting at 9:27 a.m.) C. Verpy, Agricultural Coordinator (joined the meeting at 9:27 a.m.) L. Grattidge, Sustainable Agricultural Specialist D. Lemus, Administrative Support

CALL TO ORDER: E. Iversen, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m.

AGENDA Moved by B. Buschert ASB17-054 That the Agricultural Service Board adopt the agenda of the Agricultural Service Board Meeting of August 21st, 2017.

Carried. MINUTES Moved by B. Rodger ASB17-055 That the Agricultural Service Board adopt the Minutes of the Agricultural Service Board Meeting of July 24th, 2017.

Carried. BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF THE MINUTES Updated resolution report card.

DELEGATION Adena Malyk E. Iversen, Chair, welcomed Adena Malyk, Economic Development Officer / Mountain View County, to the Agricultural Service Board meeting of August 21st, 2017.

NEW BUSINESS ASB Tour Options J. Fulton introduced the ASB Tour Options to the Board. The Board agreed to look at a written report next meeting.

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DELEGATION Linda Hunt E. Iversen, Chair, welcomed Linda Hunt, Agriculture Extension Agrologist / Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

Linda provided a short presentation covering the following points: • Purpose of field audit. • Things that will be covered during field visit.

OLD BUSINESS Riparian & Ecological Enhancement Program (REEP) Projects L. Grattidge provided a short overview of the Riparian & Ecological Enhancement Projects.

Project located S1/2 18-31-27-W4. The project is for a fence line in the amount of $1,500 and a watering system in the amount of $2,250 as outlined in the project spreadsheet.

Moved by Councillor Milne ASB17-056 That the Agricultural Service Board approve funding for the 2017 Riparian and Ecological Enhancement Projects located at S1/2 18-31-27-W4 as outlined in the project spreadsheet in the amount of $3,750 for the fence line and watering system.

Carried. Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) L. Grattidge provided a short overview of the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) Program.

L. Grattidge provided an overview of the ALUS Project located NE-31-29-01-W5, 30 cow/calf operation, 8 horses. The project is for a fence line as outlined in the project spreadsheet in the amount of $5,764.50.

L. Grattidge provided an overview of the ALUS Project located W-27-33-28-W4, 150 cow/calf operation. The project is for a fence line, two crossings and a watering system as outlined in the project spreadsheet in the amount of $15,623.25.

Moved by S. LaBrie ASB17-057 That the Agricultural Service Board approves funding for the 2017 Mountain View County ALUS Projects located NE-31-29- 01-W5 in the amount of $5,764.50 as outlined in the project spreadsheet, and projects located at W-27-33-28-W4 in the amount of $15,623.25 as outlined in the project spreadsheet.

Carried.

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Recess and Reconvene E. Iversen, Chair, recessed the meeting at 10:15 a.m. and reconvened at 10:24 a.m.

NEW BUSINESS 2018 Capital Budget J. Fulton provided a short summary and C. Chrenek gave a presentation that outlines the 2018 Capital Equipment Budget.

Moved by Councillor Heck ASB17-058 That the Agricultural Service Board forward the 2018 Capital Budget to Council for approval.

Carried. INFORMATION ITEMS Seed Plant Updates No updates were provided.

Upcoming Workshops L. Grattidge provided a short overview of the following workshops: • Phosphorus Watershed Project by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry - September 27th. • Green Acreages Guide Workshop by Mountain View County and Legacy Land Trust – September 28th.

ASB Program Strategic Business Plan J. Fulton presented the format change to the Strategic Business Plan to the Board and specified that no content changes were made. A brief discussion regarding plastic recycling took place were difficulties and issues were brought forward.

ASB Summer Tour Recap & Letters J. Fulton presented a couple thank you letters from Kneehill County and the M.D. of Willow Creek.

Open Farm Days Mountain View County Participants Mountain View County Open Farm Days Participants include Reese Cattle Company, Fallentimber Meadery and Shirley's Greenhouse. Biological Control of Canada Thistle Stem Mining Weevil Project L. Grattidge provided an update: • Project was recently highlighted in the Mountain View Gazette • Establishment projects are set up at two sites; one landowner site near Bergen and one at the county office, both in riparian areas • Baseline plant stem counts were taken in July • The weevils are expected to arrive in September • This is a 5-year project

Agricultural Reserve J. Fulton informed the Board that Mountain View County Council approved a contribution of $500,000 - five

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installments of $100,000 beginning in 2017 - to Olds College BEYOND Campaign for the Werklund Agriculture Institute. component for a $16 million donation made by David Werklund The remaining $400,000 from unallocated revenues from land sales are in the Agriculture Reserve. As per Policy #1008, All expenditures from this reserve would be recommended by the Agriculture Service Board and approved by Council through the normal budget process. J. Fulton informed the board that a project sheet will be presented at the next ASB Meeting.

Moved by Councillor Sayer ASB17-059 That the Agricultural Service Board accept the Agricultural Reserve as information. Carried.

NEXT MEETING DATE September 18th, 2017.

ADJOURNMENT Moved B. Rodger ASB17-060 That the Agricultural Service Board Meeting of August 21st, 2017 be adjourned at 11:02 a.m. Carried.

Chair

I hereby certify these minutes are correct.

Manager, Agricultural Services

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Request for Direction

Date: September 18th, 2017

SUBJECT: Riparian & Ecological Enhancement Program (REEP) Projects

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agricultural Service Board approves funding for the 2017 Mountain View REEP Projects as outlined in the project spreadsheet for the amount of ______.

BACKGROUND: In 2017, 23 projects have been approved for a total of $28,586.56. Additional projects will be presented for approval consideration.

Applications have been scored using the project rating form and funding recommendations are based on the rating. Agricultural Services has developed a funding spreadsheet based on these evaluations for review.

RELEVANT POLICY: Policy #6309 & Procedure #6309-01

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: ACA Conservation, Community and Education Grant: $20,000 Mountain View County Voluntary Project Funding: $25,000 (this includes the previous Mountain View County Mandatory Project Funding)

Attachments Nil 1. 2017 REEP Projects - September 2. 2017 REEP Project Spreadsheet

PREPARED BY: LG REVIEWED BY: JF

7 Page 1 of 1 Existing Fence: New Fence: Watering System: Low ESA: P 1,2,3,4 Tributary: New Crossing:

NW 15-30-01-W5 Dugout along tributary to Rosebud River 75 Cow/calf Low ESA Rosebud River Watershed 350m of fencing $ Requested for Fencing dugout: $2,000 75% Funding: $1,500 $ Requested for Creek Crossing: $2,300 75% Funding: $1,725 8 Rating: 75% 2017 MVC REEP Projects

Total Material $ GF2 LSD GF2% MVC% Cost Allocated $ MVC Allocated Waterbody/Wetland Watershed Project SE-29-29-04-W5 70% 23% $ 7,250.00 $ 5,075.00 $ 1,631.25 Tributary of the Little Red Deer River Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SE-18-30-03-W5 70% 23% $ 3,400.00 $ 2,380.00 $ 765.00 Tributary of Dogpound Creek Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SW-11-32-06-W5 70% 23% $ 1,107.00 $ 775.00 $ 249.00 Dugout Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SW-11-32-06-W5 50% 25% $ 9,500.00 $ 4,750.00 $ 2,375.00 Dugout Little Red Deer River Watershed Watering System SW-13-32-06-W5 70% 23% $ 1,107.00 $ 775.00 $ 249.00 Dugout Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SW-13-32-06-W5 50% 25% $ 9,500.00 $ 4,750.00 $ 2,375.00 Dugout Little Red Deer River Watershed Watering System NW-05-30-02-W5 70% 23% $ 1,125.00 $ 787.50 $ 253.00 Dugout Rosebud River Watershed Fencing NW-05-30-02-W5 50% 25% $ 7,000.00 $ 3,500.00 $ 1,750.00 Dugout Rosebud River Watershed Watering System NE-07-30-02-W5 70% 23% $ 1,125.00 $ 787.50 $ 253.00 Dugout Rosebud River Watershed Fencing NW-02-33-07-W5 33% 25% $ 6,500.00 $ 2,145.00 $ 1,625.00 Smith Creek & Tributaries, Class 3 Wetlands James River Watershed Watering System SW-12-30-29-W4 (RC project) 0% 25% $ 4,209.25 $ - $ 1,052.31 Class 3/4 Wetlands/Tributary to Rosebud River Rosebud River Watershed Watering System NE-21-31-28-W4 0% 75% $ 1,500.00 $ - $ 1,125.00 2 Dugouts, Tributary to Ten Mile Creek Kneehills Creek Watershed Fencing NE-21-31-28-W4 0% 25% $ 3,375.00 $ - $ 843.75 2 Dugouts, Tributary to Ten Mile Creek Kneehills Creek Watershed Watering System SW-05-30-03-W5 0% 75% $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 750.00 Dugout, Class 3 Wetland Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SW-05-30-03-W5 0% 25% $ 2,400.00 $ - $ 600.00 Dugout, Class 3 Wetland Little Red Deer River Watershed Watering System SW-11-32-06-W5 0% 75% $ 1,300.00 $ - $ 975.00 Dugout & Spring Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SW-11-32-06-W5 0% 25% $ 11,000.00 $ - $ 2,750.00 Dugout & Spring Little Red Deer River Watershed Watering System NE-24-31-03-W5 0% 25% $ 6,486.00 $ - $ 1,621.50 Dugouts & Class 3 Wetlands Little Red Deer River Watershed Watering System SW-31-30-05-W5 0% 75% $ 1,500.00 $ - $ 1,125.00 Fallen Timber Creek/ Springs/Wetlands Little Red Deer River Watershed Fencing SW-18-31-27-W4 0% 75% $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 750.00 Dugout along tributary to Lonepine Creek Kneehills Creek Watershed Fencing SW-18-31-27-W4 0% 25% $ 9,000.00 $ - $ 2,250.00 Dugout along tributary to Lonepine Creek Kneehills Creek Watershed Watering System SE-18-31-27-W4 0% 75% $ 1,000.00 $ - $ 750.00 Dugout along tributary to Lonepine Creek Kneehills Creek Watershed Fencing NW-15-30-01-W5 0% 75% $ 2,000.00 $ - $ 1,500.00 Dugout along tributary to Rosebud River Rosebud River Watershed Fencing NW-15-30-01-W5 0% 75% $ 2,300.00 $ - $ 1,725.00 Dugout along tributary to Rosebud River Rosebud River Watershed Creek Crossing

Total for approval September 18, 2017 $ 3,225.00 Total approved August 21, 2017 $ 3,750.00 Total approved July 24, 2017 $ 1,125.00 Total approved June 19, 2017 $ 5,346.50 Total approved May 15, 2017 $ 3,318.75 Total approved March 20, 2017 $ 2,677.31 Total approved in 2016 to be carried over $ 9,900.25 Project Signs for 2016 $ 585.00 Total Allocated to ALUS projects $ 11,800.00 Total MVC REEP Funds $ 45,000.00 Total MVC REEP Funds Remaining $ 3,272.19

9 Agricultural Service Board

Request for Direction

Date: September 18th, 2017

SUBJECT: Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS)

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agricultural Service Board approves funding for a 2017 Mountain View ALUS Project as outlined in the project spreadsheet for the amount of ______.

BACKGROUND: Project Decision Consideration Guidelines are attached for reference purposes. Applications have been scored using the project rating form and funding recommendations are based on the rating. Agricultural Services has developed a funding spreadsheet based on these evaluations for review.

On August 29th there was a press release announced by David Bissett and ALUS Canada; unveiling “The Bissett Action Fund”, a $500,000 gift to support ALUS projects on farms and ranches in southern Alberta.

RELEVANT POLICY: Policy #6309 & Procedure #6309-01

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: ALUS W. Garfield Weston Foundation: $18,815.66 The Bissett Action Fund: $40,000 ALUS National Conservation Plan (NCP) National Wetland Conservation Fund: $0

Attachments Nil 1. ALUS PAC Project Decision Considerations Guidelines 2. 2017 ALUS Projects - September 3. 2017 ALUS Project Spreadsheet 4. ALUS Canada August 29 Press Release

PREPARED BY: LG REVIEWED BY: JF

10 Page 1 of 1 Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS)/ Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) Project Decision Considerations Guidelines 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Mountain View County Agricultural Service Board and Partnership Advisory Committee The Mountain View Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is acting as the Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC), under the Policy #6301 Agricultural Service Board. All members of the ASB/PAC are encouraged to promote and participate in ALUS projects.

Goals Mountain View County Agricultural Service Board (ASB) / Partnership Advisory Committee (PAC) values, protects and promotes a thriving agricultural community and the preservation of the Region’s unique and precious natural environment. The administration and delivery of the ALUS program encourages and supports agriculture into the future, promoting beneficial management practices that are environmentally sustainable. Mountain View County’s agricultural community implements projects on working landscapes to create, restore and enhance natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands, riparian areas and treed areas; resulting in cleaner air and water, healthy soils, sustainable food production and habitat for: fish and wildlife, species at risk and native pollinator insects.

Mountain View County identified areas of focus for ALUS program • Preserving and establishing trees in areas of low concentration • Reclaiming Alkali or Marginal Soils to Native stands • Increasing and promoting pollinator establishment • Reclaiming marginal cropland for buffering around streams; preserving potholes or wetlands

ALUS Applicants • Farmers or ranchers with a registered or legally defined farming operation are eligible recipients of ALUS annual payments. • Land zoned Agriculture in MVC is eligible for ALUS projects. • Land renters with a registered or legally defined farming operation are eligible recipients of ALUS payments (a letter of authorization from the landowner is required) or the owner of rented farm land may qualify if they are receiving less rent due to the establishment of a project. • Rural non-farm landowners are ineligible for payments under ALUS.

To compare the Growing Forward 2 definition to be eligible for funding is: Active producer: An individual or a registered corporation responsible for the day-to-day management and work on the farm, including responsibility for input costs for agricultural crops or livestock producing at least $10,000 worth of farm commodities annually, but does not include a landlord whose only interest in the crop or livestock is that of ownership of the land.

Non Farm Lands As stated above generally non-farmers are ineligible to participate in ALUS. ALUS projects have been implemented on a couple of commercial properties to showcase the concept and the project, but no annual payments are made.

ALUS priority targets include: • Improvements to environmentally-sensitive, marginal or inefficient farm land. • Enhancing natural features contained within the farmed portion of the land. • Complexes of wetlands, riparian zones and grassed uplands on and adjacent to selected parcels of farmland. • Working lands and adjacent areas with special biodiversity features or ecological assets/opportunities.

ALUS does not want to retire productive farm land but there are exceptions. Rental rates for productive farm land are generally higher than the ALUS annual payments and thus there is increased risk of reversal of ALUS projects when commodity prices are high. However, there are a couple of examples where productive land might be retired to conservation – i.e. on productive but environmentally sensitive lands such as a floodplain beside a water body or where 11 Page 2 of 3

the productive lands are inefficient to farm. Additionally this could include odd areas, narrow corridors along shelterbelts, corners of fields, or where farm equipment is too large to efficiently work the ground.

Project Selection Guidelines Things to consider when approving a New Project proposal Is the project on marginal or environmentally sensitive lands that are currently under agricultural production? Does the project meet current local environmental priorities? Does the project provide new or complement existing “ecosystem services”? Does the project improve diversity? Does the project complement existing programs ie: EFP, Growing Forward? Has the Participant shown interest in contributing to project establishment? Are their opportunities for delivery partnerships, cost savings, non-duplication etc..? Will this project likely remain if annual payments cease to continue? Can this project be used as a Demonstration Site? Does the Landowner plan to retain the property for at least 10 years? Does the project link existing natural features? Is the project on less than 20% of the farmed portion of the land?

ALUS projects for review by the PAC’s should make note of the local environmental priorities identified by locally driven environmental report cards, studies or environmental assessments.

Initial Project Establishment costs Funding amount allocated will be prorated based on other funding received for the project. The maximum amount an applicant can receive per voluntary project will be evaluated case by case.

Material costs for project establishment are eligible for funding. Additional expenses may be eligible for funding in Wetland restoration projects due to expertise required to ensure success ie: consultation, planting, monitoring and reporting costs. In the event of poor initial vegetation establishment, reseeding will not be considered for funding.

Project Annual Payments (November or December) PAC’s should consider: Land rental rate base Cropland vs pasture vs marginal land – link to opportunity costs Extent of continued agricultural use/benefits Existing vs new services; recognition for existing services

ALUS Alberta payment schedule - updated June 2015, should be reviewed regularly Maximum amount Quality adjustment Use adjustment Cropland $50/acre Case by Case If grazed or Hay / 50% approved practice Pasture $30/acre Case by Case If grazed or Hay / 50% approved practice Existing native upland (sm)* $10/acre n/a If grazed or Hay / 50% approved practice Existing native upland (med)* $5/acre n/a If grazed or Hay / 50% approved practice Existing native upland (lg)* $2/acre n/a If grazed or Hay / 50% approved practice Permanent wetland (sm)* $5/acre n/a n/a Permanent wetland (lg)* $2/acre n/a n/a Ephemeral wetland* $5/acre n/a n/a Restored/created wetland $50/acre n/a n/a

Cropland - this is based on the average rental rate for the county. Restoration, enhancement or creation of habitats in these areas receive the cropland payment. ALUS is not meant to compete for good cropland areas, rather it focuses on marginal and odd areas that will complement adjacent natural areas. Cropland rates will also be paid for pasture/hayland areas if the soils are good.

Pasture - this is areas that are marginally productive that are in either pasture or hayland. Should the pasture be hayed or grazed later season (after Aug 1) or during dormant season (Oct 15-Mar 15), the payment will be reduced accordingly 12 Page 3 of 3

(typically by 50%) unless this is deemed necessary for maintenance. Restoration, enhancement or creation of habitats in these areas receive the pasture payment.

Existing Native uplands - these are areas that have often been left unused/untouched on a farm. These include areas surrounding a wetland or riparian area, bush, forested area, grasslands, etc. Small native patches are areas up to 10 acres in size. Medium native upland are areas between 10 and 25 acres. Large native upland are areas over 25 acres in size. New or Existing Shelterbelts will be considered at similar payment rates.

Permanent Wetlands - this includes any waterbody, focuses on sloughs (potholes) but also includes creeks. Different sizes of wetlands are generally more or less vulnerable to being drained so payments are greater for smaller (up to 2 acres) versus larger wetlands. A payment may be considered for shallow, temporary, ephemeral wetlands (potholes) in annual cropland if they are not ditched or drained, farming through is acceptable if feasible; payments will continue in dry years. * These areas will only be consolidated if new creation, enhancement or restoration has taken place on the property.

Use Adjustment - In some cases the PAC might allow the farmer/rancher to use the ALUS project for part of their farm operation. For instance the farmer may want to let their cows pasture on the prairie project, or even bale those acres for winter feed. To encourage management practices that ensure the project still offer’s the ecosystem services, the PAC may agree to a partial payment to the farmer. An example of this might be allowing a farmer/rancher to hay the prairie acres only once in August so the prairie can provide nesting habitat for grassland birds.

By your own hand This refers to projects that have been completed in the past by a farmer now applying to ALUS. In some communities the PAC has recognized existing projects if they were done since 1990 by the farmer’s own hand AND that acreage is matched by a new project. ie: If the participant had 8 acres of hedgerow already on the farm and they put in a new project of 8 acres of new prairie, the participant could receive annual payments for 16 acres. Another example in Western Canada includes existing wetlands and bush that have not been drained or cleared whereby we can enroll such existing habitats into ALUS assuming some improvements are made on the same parcel of land.

Annual payment agreement terms ALUS payment agreement terms are suggested to be anywhere from 3-10 years. Each project can be different or it can be standard for all projects. Consideration should be given to allowing term renewals.

Project Monitoring All projects will be monitored on an annual basis and the farmer will be responsible for maintenance, 10% of past projects will be verified by a third party annually.

ALUS Funding

W. Garfield Weston Foundation (new acres program expenses) Year 1 (2015): $2,000 Year 2 (2016): $10,000 Year 3 (2017): $10,000

Philanthropist (new acres establishment costs and annual payments) Year 1 (2017): $40,000

National Wetland Conservation Fund / National Conservation Plan (NCP) of Environment Canada (wetland associated projects only, up to 15% for administration) Year 1 (2014): $36,812.50 Year 2 (2015): $30,000.00 Year 3 (2016): $16,600.00

ALUS Projections 2017: 8 new ALUS participants with projects covering a total of 400 acres 13 Riparian Pasture Wetlands: Existing Fence: New Fence: Tributaries : Dogpound Creek: Watering Systems:

34-31-03-W5 Dogpound Creek, Class 3 & 4 Wetlands 180 cow/calf Not in or adjacent to an ESA Little Red Deer River Watershed 74 acres of permanent large wetlands/creek 16 acres of riparian pasture 815m of new fence Cost for fencing materials: $3,000 Rating: 100%

14 ALUS 2017 Projects ALUS Project - NE-10-32-05-W5, W-11-32-05-W5

Total Annual Payment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Totals $3,000.00 68.4 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 Total ALUS Funds $40,000.00 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $38,500.00

ALUS Project - SW-22-33-06-W5 5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Riparian Seedlings $882.00 0.00% 100.00% $0.00 $882.00 Shelterbelt seedlings $4,065.10 0.00% 10.62% $0.00 $431.71 Riparian Planting Labour & Equipment $1,159.75 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Shelterbelt Planting Labour & Equipment $2,813.75 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Plan Development $2,500.00 0.00% 25.00% $0.00 $625.00 Annual Payments Shelterbelts 1.3 $10.00 $13.00 $14.30 $110.50 Total Annual Payment $13.00 $14.30 $110.50 Totals $11,420.60 66.3 $13.00 $14.30 $0.00 $2,049.21 Total ALUS Funds $38,500.00 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $36,450.79

ALUS Project - NE-03-33-07-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Watering System $6,500.00 33.33% 25.00% $2,166.45 $1,625.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 6.6 $2.00 $13.20 $14.52 $112.20 Total Annual Payment $13.20 $14.52 $112.20 Totals $6,500.00 6.6 $13.20 $14.52 $2,166.45 $1,737.20 Total Weston Funds Allocated $1,000.00 Total ALUS Funds $36,450.79 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $35,713.59

ALUS Project - E-03-34-03-W5, SE-10-34-03-W5, SW-02-34-03-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 2 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $3,600.00 0.00% 100.00% $0.00 $3,600.00 Fencing Labour & Equipment $3,600.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Additional Fencing Labour & Equipment $240.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 66.8 $2.00 $133.60 $146.96 $1,002.00 Small Wetlands 0.6 $5.00 $3.00 $3.30 $22.50 Small Native Upland 28.8 $10.00 $288.00 $316.80 $2,160.00 Hayland 6 $30.00 $180.00 $198.00 $1,350.00 Total Annual Payment $604.60 $665.06 $4,534.50 Totals $7,440.00 102.2 $604.60 $665.06 $0.00 $8,134.50 ALUS Funds allocated in 2016 $6,219.10 ALUS Funds allocated in 2017 $1,915.40 Total ALUS Funds $35,713.59 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $33,798.19

ALUS Project - NE-13-33-06-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $5,250.00 0.00% 100.00% $0.00 $5,250.00 Fencing Labour & Equipment $5,250.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 14 $2.00 $28.00 $30.80 $238.00 Small Wetlands 0.3 $5.00 $1.50 $1.65 $12.75 Riparian Pasture 14 $30.00 $420.00 $462.00 $3,570.00 Total Annual Payment $449.50 $494.45 $3,820.75 Totals $10,500.00 28.3 $449.50 $494.45 $0.00 $9,070.75 Total Weston Funds Allocated $3,000.00

15 Total ALUS Funds $33,798.19 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $27,727.44

ALUS Project - SE-25-31-03-W5, NE-24-31-03-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $1,750.00 0.00% 75.00% $0.00 $1,312.50 Fencing Labour & Equipment $750.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 4.7 $2.00 $9.40 $10.34 $79.90 Small Wetlands 0.7 $5.00 $3.50 $3.85 $29.75 Riparian Pasture 5.4 $30.00 $162.00 $178.20 $1,377.00 Total Annual Payment $174.90 $192.39 $1,486.65 Totals $2,500.00 10.8 $174.90 $192.39 $0.00 $2,799.15 Total Weston Funds Allocated $1,000.00 Total ALUS Funds $27,727.44 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $25,928.29

ALUS Project - SW-28-30-03-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $3,000.00 0.00% 75.00% $0.00 $2,250.00 Fencing Labour & Equipment $2,500.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 22 $2.00 $44.00 $48.40 $374.00 Small Native Upland 1.3 $10.00 $13.00 $14.30 $110.50 Riparian Pasture 11 $30.00 $330.00 $363.00 $2,805.00 Total Annual Payment $387.00 $425.70 $3,289.50 Totals $5,500.00 34.3 $387.00 $425.70 $0.00 $5,539.50 Total ACA Funds Allocated $2,250.00 Total Weston Funds Allocated $2,000.00 Total ALUS Funds $25,928.29 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $24,638.79

ALUS Project - 31-30-02-W5, NW-25-30-03-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $1,300.00 0.00% 100.00% $0.00 $1,300.00 Fencing Labour & Equipment $1,300.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Watering System $3,544.00 0.00% 25.00% $0.00 $886.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 15 $2.00 $30.00 $33.00 $255.00 Small Wetland 5.2 $5.00 $26.00 $28.60 $221.00 Shelterbelt 7.3 $10.00 $73.00 $80.30 $620.50 Riparian Pasture 29.7 $30.00 $891.00 $980.10 $7,573.50 Total Annual Payment $1,020.00 $1,122.00 $8,670.00 Totals $2,600.00 57.2 $1,020.00 $1,122.00 $0.00 $10,856.00 Total Weston Funds Allocated $4,000.00 Total ALUS Funds $24,638.79 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $17,782.79

ALUS Project - NE-31-29-01-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $2,025.00 0.00% 75.00% $0.00 $1,518.75 Fencing Labour & Equipment $2,025.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 21 $2.00 $42.00 $46.20 $357.00 Small Wetland 0.5 $5.00 $2.50 $2.75 $21.25 Small Native Upland 2.3 $10.00 $23.00 $25.30 $195.50 Riparian Pasture 14.4 $30.00 $432.00 $475.20 $3,672.00 Total Annual Payment $499.50 $549.45 $4,245.75 Totals $4,050.00 38.2 $499.50 $549.45 $0.00 $5,764.50 Total Weston Funds Allocated $2,500.00 Total ALUS Funds $17,782.79 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $14,518.29

ALUS Project - W-27-33-28-W4

16 2 Crossings $4,500.00 0.00% 75.00% $0.00 $3,375.00 Watering System $8,000.00 0.00% 25.00% $0.00 $2,000.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 15 $2.00 $30.00 $33.00 $255.00 Small Wetland 0.9 $5.00 $4.50 $4.95 $38.25 Small Native Upland 6.6 $10.00 $66.00 $72.60 $561.00 Large Native Upland 32 $2.00 $64.00 $70.40 $544.00 Riparian Pasture 30 $30.00 $900.00 $990.00 $7,650.00 Total Annual Payment $1,064.50 $1,170.95 $9,048.25 Totals $3,200.00 84.5 $1,064.50 $1,170.95 $0.00 $15,623.25 Total ACA Funds Allocated $6,550.00 Total ALUS Funds $14,518.29 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $5,445.04

ALUS Project - 34-31-03-W5

5 year Contract at Renewal - Estimated 3 year Contract Annual Payment (projected 10% $ GF2 Project Expenses Costs GF2% MVC% Acres* $/acre Annual Payment increase) Allocated $ MVC Allocated Fencing Materials $3,000.00 0.00% 100.00% $0.00 $3,000.00 Fencing Labour & Equipment $3,000.00 0.00% 0.00% $0.00 $0.00 Annual Payments Large Wetland 74 $2.00 $148.00 $162.80 $1,258.00 Riparian Pasture 16 $30.00 $480.00 $528.00 $4,080.00 Total Annual Payment $628.00 $690.80 $5,338.00 Totals $6,000.00 90 $628.00 $690.80 $0.00 $8,338.00 Total ACA Funds Allocated $3,000.00 Total ALUS Funds $5,445.04 Total ALUS Funds Remaining $107.04

ALUS Administration 2015 & 2016 Project Signs $165.00 Allocated Project Funds or+A1 ALUS 2017 administration fee $5,000.00 ALUS misc. administration $72.55

Totals $5,237.55 Total ALUS Weston Funds $18,815.66 Total ALUS Weston Funds Remaining $13,578.11

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PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, August 29,2OL7|CNW - David Bissett and ALUS Canada announce great news for env¡ronmental conservat¡on on farms and ranches in Alberta. Alberta philanthropist David Bissett and the national charitable organization ALUS Canada, A Weston Family lnitiative, today announced "The Bissett Action Fund," a new 5500,000 gift which will support environmental projects on farms and ranches in southern Alberta.

Speaking at the lndigenous Plant Species Biome garden at the Southern Alberta lnstitute of Technoloey (SAIT) today, Mr. Bissett gave a ringing endorsement of ALUS as the new generation of Canadian conservation.

"lt's all very well to promote conservation," he said, "but we can't regulate farmers into providing ecosystem services; we have to work with them, and provide the resources to encourage them to produce these valuable services. That's why ALUS is a great way to go."

The S5OO,0O0 Bissett Action Fund will be used to help 39 farmers and ranchers maintain 186 ALUS projects south of Edmonton, between the County of Vermilion River to the east and Lac Ste. Anne County and Parkland County to the west. These projects include wetland restorations, buffer zones around croplands, riparian zones with pollinator habitat, and wildlife-friendly fences that keep cattle out of streams to protect water quality.

"David Bissett is a long-time supporter of the program, and we are thrilled he has renewed his support for ALUS," said Bryan Gilvesy, CEO of ALUS Canada. "By funding ALUS' work on privately owned parcels of agricultural land, the Bissett Action Fund will increase ecosystem services beneficial to all Albertans. Specifically, this funding means that 958 acres of marginal, ecologically sensitive farmland in Alberta will now be deployed by the landowners to produce cleaner air, cleaner water, increased wildlife habitat and other ecosystem services."

The Bissett Action Fund is already being put to good use on the Movald Farm in Brazeau County. ALUS participants Duane Movald and his parents run a fifth-generation family farm, growing forages and cereals and raising purebred Simmentalcattle on 1,900 acres west of Breton, Alberta. "We've enrolled 23 acres in ALUS so far, mainly for riparian projects," says Movald, "and we can already see a difference, with more birds and pollinators, less erosion, cleaner water and just a healthier environment all around. I am very proud to be part of ALUS."

Following the announcement, ALUS unveiled new signage for Alberta wild rose and sweetgrass plants it has donated to SAIT's indigenous species garden. For ALUS, this urban meadow is an important demonstration to SAIT's students, as future technical experts of Alberta's agriculture sector, that even small pieces of marginal land can be useful for producing valuable ecosystem services.

A lesson not lost on the 50-odd guests at today's press conference, where Bissett and Gilvesy were joined by SAIT's Vice President of External Relations, Heather Magotiaux, prominent leaders from Calgary's philanthropic and business communities, ranchers and farmers participating in ALUS, and mayors and reeves of Alberta communities running ALUS programs.

There are currently ten ALUS communities in Alberta, including the Counties of Parkland, Red Deer, Mountain View, Brazeau, Lac Ste. Anne, Wetaskiwin/Leduc, Northern Sunrise, Flagstaff and Vermilion River-whose Reeve,

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Daryl Watt, passionately described the benefits of ALUS for local communities, speaking as the first municipal leader to bring ALUS to Alberta back in 201-0. "Municipalities continue to express interest in starting up new ALUS programs," noted Gilvesy. "A year and a half ago, we had 3,600 acres enrolled in the ALUS program here; today, we have more than double that. And over the next five years, we anticipate doubling our capacity to deliver ecosystem services in this province."

The ALUS program is also expanding rapidly in other Canadian provinces. ln total, ALUS has already created more than 18,000 acres, an area the size of 45,000 hockey rinks, dispersed among 20 ALUS communities in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and PEl.

By 2025, ALUS aims to reach 150,000 acres in 75 communities across the nation. To get there, the charity will rely on philanthropic donations like the Bissett Action Fund, grants from many sources, and a corporate sponsorship program called New Acre'" Project. "lt's the first of its kind in North America," said Gilvesy. "W¡th New Acre'" Project, corporations can invest in the environmental issues that matter most to them, knowing their investment will produce lasting benefits for the communities they serve."

Facts at a Glance: The Bissett Action Fund o $500,000 gift by Alberta philanthropist David Bissett to ALUS Canada, A Weston Family lnitiative o To produce cleaner air, cleaner water, increased wildlife habitat and other ecosystem services benefitting allAlbertans. o For 186 environmental projects on Alberta farms and ranches o On 958 acres of marginal, ecologically sensitive land o Maintained by 39 farmers and ranchers ¡ ln southern Alberta (south of Edmonton, west of County of Vermilion River, east of Lac Ste. Anne County and Parkland County).

PHOTO CAPTION: Alberta philonthropist Dqvid Bissett and ALUS Canado, o Weston Fomily lnitiative, todoy announced the "Bissett Action Fund," q 5500,000 gift which will support nearly 1,000 ocres of environmentøl projects on farms qnd ranches in southern Alberta.

SOURCE: ALUS Canada CONTACT: Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications, ALUS Canada 5t4-77 0-3OOL bwayland @a lus.ca ABOUT AtUS ALUS Canada, A Weston Family lnitiative, is a national program dedicated to supporting farmers and ranchers who produce cleaner air, cleaner water, more biodiversity and other ecosystem services in their communities. As an Alberta Emerald Award winner, ALUS Canada is a recognized leader in sustainability that is rapidly expanding across the nation. ALUS.ca Stay connected: Twltter lnstagram Facebook YouTube

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FACT SHEET ALUS CANADA What is ALUS? ALUS Canada, A Weston Family lnitiative, is a national program dedicated to supporting farmers and ranchers who produce ecosystem services, such as cleaner air, cleaner water and wildlife habitats, in their communities.

First envisioned in 2000, ALUS was the brainchild of Manitoba farmer lan Wishart (now the Province's Minister of Education and Training and MLA for Portage La Prairie), who felt that farmers had more contribute to Canadian society-food and fiber, but also stewardship and ecosystem services.

By 20t6, the program had evolved into an independent Canadian charity, registered as ALUS Canada, A Weston Family lnitiative. As a recent Clean50 and Alberta Emerald award-winner-and ranked among the exclusive CleanL6-ALUS Canada is now a recognized leader in sustainability. ln 2Ol-5, ALUS had created more than 1-8,000 acres (an area the size of 45,000 hockey rinks)in 20 communities across six provinces. By 2025, the goal is to reach 150,000 acres in 75 communities across the nation. To get there, ALUS will rely on grants, philanthropic donations like the generous gift being announced August 29, and a new corporate sponsorship program, called New Acre'" Project.

With such support, ALUS will continue to establish environmental projects on Canadian farms and ranches, engaging farmers and ranchers to manage and maintain these projects in good working order.

ALUS in Alberta ALUS is expanding rapidly in Alberta. One and a half years ago, we had 3,600 acres devoting to producing ecosystem services for all Albertans. Today, we have roughly double that number, at nearly 7,000 acres.

There are already 10 ALUS communities in Alberta. Since its adoption by the County of Vermilion River in 201-0, ALUS has expanded to Parkland County, Red Deer County, Mountain View County, Brazeau County, Lac Ste. Anne County, Wetaskiwin County/Leduc County, Northern Sunrise County and Flagstaff County. Each of these communities is adding "New Acres" to Canada's stock of natural capital. New municipalities continue to express interest in ALUS: Over the next five years, we anticipate doubling our capacity to deliver ecosystem services in Alberta.

With such a high level of interest and support, ALUS will continue to deliver a full suite of environmental outcomes, including carbon sequestration, water conservation, species at risk, climate adaptation, drought resiliency, flood mitigation, nutrient management and much more, all benefitting Alberta's environment and its people.

STAY CONNECTED Find out more at ALUS.ca - Twitter lnstaqram Facebook YouTube

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ALUS Participant Duane Movald

ALUS Canada's Bissett Action Fund is already being put to good use on the Movald Farm in Brazeau County, where ALUS Brazeau participants Duane Movald and his parents run a fifth-generation family farm, growing forages and cereals and raising purebred Simmental as well as commercial cattle on 1,900 acres, west of Breton, Alberta. "We've enrolled 23 acres in ALUS so far, mainly for riparian projects," says Duane Movald, "and we can already see a difference, with more birds and pollinators, less erosion, cleaner water and just a healthier environment all around. I am very proud to be part of ALUS, providing ecosystem services for all!"

PHOTO CAP: The first of many ALUS projects at Movald Farm, this wildlife-friendly cattle fence was established in January 2017 (left), and is working well in August (right). lt serves to keep cattle out of a wetland, protecting the bank to improve biodiversity, and providing nutrient control to produce cleaner water, important ecosystem services in Alberta.

For more information or to speak with Duane Movald, GONTAGT: Bridget Wayland, Director of Communications, ALUS Canada 514-770'3001 [email protected]

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On August 29, ALTJS Canada held a major funding announcement on the grounds of the Southern Alberta tnstitute of Technology in Calgary þee press release, enclosed). Following fhe press conference portion of the event, nearly 50 guests joined ALUS to unveil new signage for the native plants donated to the SAIT lndigenous Plant Species Biome garden. About the SAIT lndigenous Plant Species Biome Garden

Created in honourof the lnstitute's centennialanniversary in 2016, the Biome is a 1,000 m2 (nearly 11,000 sq.ft.) area on SAIT's campus that has been transformed from a lawn into a beautifully diverse meadow of plant species native to Alberta's foothills biome.

The man behind this initiative is Enda Morley, the Academic Chair for SAIT's Academic Upgrading Program and the coordinator for the SAIT lndigenous Plant Species Biome. According to Morley, the garden originated as a multipurpose project,

"l saw an opportunity to create a resource for our students and to support applied learning in a natural setting," said Morley, "as well as to highlight species of plants that are culturally significant for our First Nations communities and to benefit the bee colonies kept by SAIT's culinary school. I also hoped that the larger community would benefit from it, as a natural space they could admire and appreciate within a city."

For Christine Campbell, ALUS Canada'Western Hub manager, "this biome garden is important as a vivid demonstration to SAIT students, who are the future technical experts of Alberta's agriculture sector, that even small pieces of marginal land can be useful for producing valuable ecosystem services,"

ALUS helped SAIT select species of importance in the production of ecosystem services, and purchased seedlings of two species, with particular significance to Alberta farmers and ranchers. ALUS contributed 12 plants of Alberta wild rose (Rosa acicularis), the provincial emblem, and 50 plugs of Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata) to the biome project.

The project was a labour of love involving many volunteers and collaborators in addition to many people at SAIT and ALUS Canada, including Steven and Eileen Tannas (ESRS), Linda Foulis (Beautiful Blooms), The City of Calgary Parks Department, Paul Hoekstra (Syngenta's Operation Pollinator), Fred deMille, The Blackfoot Elders and SAIT's Chinook Lodge.

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23 Agricultural Service Board

Request for Direction

Date: September 18, 2017

SUBJECT: Farm Plastic Round-Up Program Review

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agricultural Service Board provide direction on proposed changes to the Farm Plastic Round-Up Program for 2018 Budget for Council's Consideration.

BACKGROUND: As we celebrate 10 years of the Farm Plastic Round-Up Program it is a good opportunity to re- evaluate the program and examine the changes and challenges the program has faced along the way: • Despite best attempts there is no market for netwrap and the County program no longer accepts it. • Agricultural Plastics is often contaminated with dirt and manure. Moisture levels, UV breakdown, pests and cross-border shipping are some of the issues encountered. Any plastic that will be used in the manufacturing of another product must meet tight specifications and minimal contamination threshold. • Asian markets are not always available, but local markets exist for twine and grain bags as they often can be collected with low contamination. However, the way our grain bags arrive and are processed do not meet the specifics required by local markets. • Changes to the transfer station operation.

We are vigilantly trying to ensure no plastics recycled are landfilled, however, if stock piles are not addressed and continue to grow we are left with a waste issue.

Considerations for discussion for changes to the program could include: • Only collecting plastics that can be recycled through local markets • Investing in equipment to package materials as specified by local markets • Reallocating the incentive to offset processing costs • Investigating other stewardship disposal options for Ag Plastics to discourage on farm burning or burying

RELEVANT POLICY:

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: 2018 Budget Considerations

Attachments Nil 1. Grain Bags Requirements Merlin Plastic

PREPARED BY: DL/JF REVIEWED BY: JF

24 Page 1 of 1

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROCESSING AGRICULTURAL FILM (GRAIN BAGS)

1. POLYETHYLENE (LDPE) FILMS ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING: • Grain Bags

2. METHOD OF HANDLING • Grain Bags MUST be rolled using a rolling machine. • Rolls must weigh within 200 - 350 kgs (550 – 770 lbs.). • Rolls must not be wider than 1 metre (3.37 feet). • Small pieces must be tie together and rolled as one continuous piece.

3. RECOMMENDED TIES • PP Baling Twine.

4. CONTAMINATION RESTRICTIONS • Contamination rate less than 5% of total volume. This includes, but not limited to: o Organics, Soils, Moisture, Metal, Rocks, Wood and other Plastics. o Canola Seeds in rolls not acceptable.

5. PRICE • $80 - 100 per tonne, delivered to Hussar, Alberta. o Price is subject to change. o Various pricing and delivery options available.

6. SHIPPING • Grain Bags must be inspected and approved prior to shipping. • Merlin Plastics will coordinate and scheduled all shipments

7. CONTACT • For information, assistance, site inspection and/or to schedule a load, contact:

MERLIN PLASTICS DARRYL WOLSKI 1-403-993-8033 [email protected]

March 2016

8. EXAMPLES OF GRAIN BAGS ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING:

9. EXAMPLES OF GRAIN BAGS NOT ACCEPTED FOR PROCESSING:

MERLIN PLASTICS DARRYL WOLSKI 1-403-993-8033 [email protected]

March 2016

26 Agricultural Service Board

Request for Direction

Date: September 18, 2017

SUBJECT: 2018 ASB Projects

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agricultural Service Board forward the 2018 ASB projects to Council for approval.

BACKGROUND: Project sheets for the 2018 Budget have been included for the Agricultural Service Board's consideration.

RELEVANT POLICY: Policy # 6301 – Agricultural Service Board Policy

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: 2018 Operating and Capital Budget

Attachments Nil 1. 20% Rebate 2. Ag Plastics 3. Annual ASB Tour 4. MVC Production Competition Program 5. Tall Buttercup in Bearberry Area

PREPARED BY: DL REVIEWED BY: JF

27 Page 1 of 1 Project Sheet 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Department: Legislative and Community Services Year: 2018

Project Name: 20% Rebate and Alternative Controls Budget Reference #:

Project Manager: Manager Ag Services Project #: Cost Centre: 7.10 RR: TWP: Segment:

Project Type: Operating (Non-Recurring) Operating (Service Level Enhancement)* Contributed Capital Approved: Y/N

*Service Level Enhancement - An increase over the established level of service for current and future budget years. Project Description & Benefits: With the increasing availability, awareness and effectiveness of biological controls the Agricultural Service Board proposes expanding the Range and Pasture Herbicide Rebate Program (20% Rebate Program) to include proven biological control measures for Prohibited Noxious and Noxious weeds within range and pasture. The program would cover 20% of the actual purchase price of the biological control and not include other expenses related to the shipping or use of the biological control. This will not results in an increase in project funding in the first year but would fall within Service Level Enhancement. In 2017 the Budget was set at $17,000 and as per recent forecasts would be sufficient for the proposed enhancement.

Council Goal or Initiative:

Project Funding/Costs: Funding Source: Types of Funding: Dollar Amount: Grants: Reserves: Levies: General Revenue: Total Funding: $0.00

Costs: Dollar Amount: No increase expected to the 2018 Operating budget to service this change.

Total Cost: $0.00

Project Close Out Year End Status Carry forward: Y/N Finance only at year end

Project Manager: ______Amount spent:

Project Director: ______Budget Remaining: 28 Project Sheet 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Department: Legislative and Community Services Year: 2018

Project Name: Ag Plastics Budget Reference #:

Project Manager: Manager Ag Services Project #: Cost Centre: 7.10 RR: TWP: Segment:

Council Goal or Initiative: Environment 1. Protect and preserve the natural environment through education, collaboration, and policy. DRAFT

Project Funding/Costs: Funding Source: Types of Funding: Dollar Amount: Grants: Reserves: Levies: General Revenue: Total Funding:

Costs: Dollar Amount: Processing/handling of recyclable Ag plastics - Change - Covered under current Operating Budget $9,000.00 Disposal fee for non-recyclable Ag plastics - Change - Covered under current Operating Budget $3,000.00 Wire Recycling - Covered under current Operating Budget $4,000.00 Equipment Purchase - Capital Budget $14,000.00

Total Cost: $30,000.00

Project Close Out Year End Status Carry forward: Y/N Finance only at year end

Project Manager: ______Amount spent:

Project Director: ______Budget Remaining: 29 Project Sheet 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Department: Legislative and Community Services Year: 2018

Project Name: Annual ASB Summer Tour Budget Reference #:

Project Manager: Manager Ag Services Project #: Cost Centre: 7.10 RR: TWP: Segment:

Project Type: Operating (Non-Recurring) Operating (Service Level Enhancement)* Contributed Capital Approved: Y/N *Service Level Enhancement - An increase over the established level of service for current and future budget years. Project Description & Benefits: Options to host an Annual ASB Summer Tour have been evaluated and direction was provided to work in conjunction with the provincial Open Farm Days initiative. Proposed is to coordinate buses to the various host farms in the different areas of the County. A BBQ lunch will be provided at the County Office. A term staff will be required to assist with coordinating buses, lunch, promotion, registration and supporting & encouraging local farms to participate in Open Farm Days (hosting process, assisting with accessing funding for porta-potties, securing insurance through the province, evaluating bus access, assisting with considerations for visitors, parking & garbage). It is anticipated from discussion with neighbouring municipalities to expect 100 participates.

Council Goal or Initiative:

Project Funding/Costs: Funding Source: Types of Funding: Dollar Amount: Grants: Reserves: Levies: General Revenue: $10,000.00 Total Funding: $10,000.00

Costs: Dollar Amount: Lunch - local sourcing $2,500.00 Transportation $2,500.00 Miscellaneous $500.00 Advertisements & Signage $1,000.00 Staff Coordinator (labour & equipment) $3,500.00 Total Cost: $10,000.00

Project Close Out Year End Status Carry forward: Y/N Finance only at year end

Project Manager: ______Amount spent:

Project Director: ______Budget Remaining: 30 Project Sheet 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Department: Legislative and Community Services Year: 2018

Project Name: MVC Production Competition Program Budget Reference #:

Project Manager: Manager Ag Services Project #: Cost Centre: 7.10 RR: TWP: Segment:

Project Type: Operating (Non-Recurring) Operating (Service Level Enhancement)* Contributed Capital Approved: Y/N

*Service Level Enhancement - An increase over the established level of service for current and future budget years. Project Description & Benefits: Mountain View County Council approved a contribution of $500,000 - five installments of $100,000 beginning in 2017 - to Olds College BEYOND Campaign for the Werklund Agriculture Institute. The County's investment will be dedicated towards the Producer Mentor Program, of which production competitions are a major component. This aspect of the program will be named as the "Mountain View County Production Competition Program." The contribution will help the College in reaching its matching component for a $16 million donation made by David Werklund and Susan Norman.

Council Goal or Initiative: In Council’s strategic goals it is stated that Mountain View County will provide an environment in which traditional and new forms of agriculture along with innovative, value-added agricultural industry can thrive.

Project Funding/Costs: Funding Source: Types of Funding: Dollar Amount: Grants: Reserves: Agriculture Reserve $100,000.00 Levies: General Revenue: Total Funding: $100,000.00

Costs: Dollar Amount: Second installment of five beginning in 2017 $100,000.00

Total Cost: $100,000.00

Project Close Out Year End Status Carry forward: Y/N Finance only at year end

Project Manager: ______Amount spent:

Project Director: ______Budget Remaining: 31 Project Sheet 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Department: Legislative and Community Services Year: 2018

Project Name: Tall Buttercup in the Bearberry Area Budget Reference #:

Project Manager: Manager Ag Services Project #: Cost Centre: 7.10 RR: TWP: Segment:

Project Type: Operating (Non-Recurring) Operating (Service Level Enhancement)* Contributed Capital Approved: Y/N *Service Level Enhancement - An increase over the established level of service for current and future budget years. Project Description & Benefits: Due to an increase in Tall Buttercup populations in the Bearberry Area proposed is a targeted Weed Inspction Program in the Bearberry area to raise awareness of Tall Buttercup with the residents and to help facilitate control measures. Activities will include: two workshops detailing the issues around Tall Buttercup, general weed information, control options available and pasture managemnet. A dedicated term staff will complete inspections, advise on optimal control measures & timing, coordinate a County Pasture Sprayer for the area and be a liason with the custom applicators in the area. It is expected the weed inspector budget would cover the majority of the costs for the dedicated term staff.

Council Goal or Initiative:

Project Funding/Costs: Funding Source: Types of Funding: Dollar Amount: Grants: Reserves: Levies: General Revenue: $6,500.00 Total Funding: $6,500.00

Costs: Dollar Amount: Two Targetted Workshops $2,500.00 Additional Equipment Hours (20 Light Weight Truck Hours) $1,280.00 Various Activities (Plot Trials, Spray Activity Logging, Evaluating Mechanical & Cultural Control, etc.) $1,500.00 Advertisement, Signage, Mailouts $1,220.00

Total Cost: $6,500.00

Project Close Out Year End Status Carry forward: Y/N Finance only at year end

Project Manager: ______Amount spent:

Project Director: ______Budget Remaining: 32 Regular Council Meeting

Request for Decision

Date: September 18, 2017

SUBJECT: Living in the Natural Environment Support

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agriculture Services Board fund the Municipal District of Bighorn No.8 in the annual “Living in the Natural Environment Event” as a Corporate Partner from existing budget.

BACKGROUND: Mountain View County has been approached by the Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 with regards to being an event partner for the annual “Living in the Natural Environment” Forum. The sponsorship letter is attached for Agricultural Services Board information. In 2015, 2016 & 2017 Mountain View County was a Corporate Partner. In addition, Mountain View County assisted with the sale of tickets and provided event advertisement. Mountain View County has also had a booth at the event.

This annual forum brings together 100-150 members of the rural and small urban community, government and non-agricultural rural residents to raise issues and initiate discussion. The topics for this year’s event will be “Wild Bee Diversity in Alberta” and “Sharing the Range: Carnivores and Communities in Southwestern Alberta”.

RELEVANT POLICY: Agricultural Service Board Policy # 6301

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS: AG.0.09 County Workshops

Attachments Nil 1. “Living in the Natural Environment” Letter

PREPARED BY: DL REVIEWED BY: JF

33 Page 1 of 1 Municipal District of Bighorn No. 8 No.2 Heart Mountain Drive, P.O. Box 310, Exshaw, Alberta T0L 2C0 Phone: (403) 673-3611  Calgary Direct: (403) 233-7678 Fax: (403) 673-3895  Email: [email protected] Website: www.mdbighorn.ca

September 15, 2017 File: 0105-18-02

Mountain View County Attn: Jane Fulton PO Bag 100 Didsbury, AB T0M 0W0

Dear Miss Fulton,

On February 2, 2018, the MD of Bighorn will present our annual Living in the Natural Environment forum, and we would like to request that Mountain View County once again consider being involved as an event partner.

This annual forum brings together 120-150 members of the rural and small urban community, government, and non-agricultural rural residents to raise issues and initiate discussion. Topics are intended to be thought provoking and, hopefully, action initiating. This year’s presentations will be:

Wild Bee Diversity in Alberta Megan Evans, Park Ecologist with Alberta Parks, will discuss how Alberta has over 300 wild bee species but most research and attention is focused on a handful of managed species. These wild bees face many of the same threats as managed bees, in addition to competition for food caused by the increasing presence of non-native, managed bees. More awareness of the diversity and conservation issues surrounding our native bees is needed. Land managers (and the general public) should be aware that non-native, managed bees can have a negative impact on our native pollinators.

Sharing the Range: Carnivores and Communities in Southwestern Alberta Dr. Andrea Morehouse, Waterton Biosphere Reserve's Science and Stewardship Coordinator, will share information on large carnivores in southwestern Alberta. She will present information about the grizzly bear population and some of the challenges that arise when people and large carnivores share the landscape. Dr. Morehouse will speak about the Waterton Biosphere Reserve's Carnivores and Communities Program and some of the local conflict mitigation efforts that are underway in the region.

Your consideration of this opportunity and continued support of the agricultural/rural community and rural environment is very much appreciated. For more information please contact me at (403) 673-3611 or by email [email protected]. We look forward to your favorable reply.

Due to the deadlines of community newsletters we promote this event through we would like to have your sponsorship confirmed and logo received by November 20, 2017.

Sincerely,

Kendra Tippe Environmental Fieldman MD of Bighorn Encl. 2018 Draft Poster & Sponsorship Information 34

35 Living in the Natural Environment 2018 – The Land Supports Us All Those living in the agricultural/rural and rural fringe community are constantly facing new challenges. They are challenged by the environment and in turn, the environment can be challenged by them. Living in the Natural Environment is an annual forum or mini-conference that brings together our rural population of agricultural and non-agricultural residents to discuss topics of interest.

There will once again be a trade show area where non-profit organizations and forum sponsors will have an opportunity to meet with attendees and chat about their organizations.

How You Can Get Involved This forum is presented by the MD of Bighorn as an educational service to our residents and those in the surrounding municipalities of Cochrane, Rocky View and Mountain View. Given the many challenges the agricultural/rural community faces, we strive to keep the cost of the program to participants to a minimum. The messages and information that we trying to get out to this population are extremely important, and it is critical that finances not be a barrier to their participation. Your partnership will directly benefit the producers. Below are the levels of sponsorship available and we hope that you will consider being a partner in this important event.

Co-Sponsoring Partners Your company or organization will be featured as partnering with the MD of Bighorn on this event. This includes name and logo recognition on all promotional material including newspaper advertising, posters, tickets, table cards, through master of ceremonies introductions, an invite to participate in Trade Show and two (2) tickets for the Forum. Cost $2,000.00

Signature Partners This includes name and logo recognition on promotional material for the forum including newspaper advertising, posters, tickets, table cards, through master of ceremonies introductions, and two (2) tickets for the Forum. Cost $1,000.00

Speaker Partners This includes name and logo recognition on promotional material for the forum including posters, table cards, recognition through master of ceremonies introductions and one (1) ticket to the Forum. Cost $500.00

Table Partners This includes name and logo recognition on table cards, through master of ceremonies introductions. Cost $250.00

Corporate Partners This includes name and logo recognition on table cards Cost $150.00

36 Agricultural Service Board

Request for Direction

Date: September 18, 2017

SUBJECT: Wild Boar Agreement

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agricultural Service Board provide direction on entering into the Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program: Amending Agreement to the Program Cooperation Agreement.

BACKGROUND: The Province has provided a brief update on the Wild Boar Program. The following information from the Provincial update outlines their decision based on results from a recent program review that initiated last spring:

ASB Wild Boar At Large Ear Bounty Program (WBP) Review As you know, our ASB team recently did a review of the Wild Boar At Large Ear Bounty Program to determine its effectiveness and to discuss Wild Boar Eradication programming. The deadline for us to complete the review was June 30, 2017 and an extension was granted to municipalities who had existing agreements during the review period. After connecting with ASBs who had turned in ears under the last agreement it was evident that some municipalities consider the bounty program is an effective tool for monitoring and managing strays. However, we learned through discussions that municipalities with larger boar populations thought that a new approach is needed. In these areas AF has implemented a Wild Boar at Large Eradication Project, which focuses on research, surveillance, and determining the best ways to effectively capture wild boar at‐large.

So based on what we heard from ASBs, we are planning to do the following. We will extend the WBP for municipalities who are not participating in the Wild Boar at Large Eradication Project. The WBP will be reassessed after a review of the Wild boar at Large Eradication Project next year to determine if it can be introduced province wide as a viable program for controlling and eradicating Wild boar.

Furthermore, if any county is unsure of whether they have strays or an emerging Wild Boar at Large population, we are encouraging them to connect with AF’s Inspection and Investigation Section before entering into a new agreement. Staff from this section would like to work with your ASB to help determine the extent of the population and whether another option would work better. For anyone wishing to explore this option please contact Perry Abramenko at 403 627‐1177 (dial 310‐0000 first for toll‐free access in Alberta).

New Agreements for 2017-18 There are two amending agreements for municipalities who wish to continue with the program and are not participating in a Wild Boar at Large Eradication Project. Please see the following bullets to determine which agreement to sign. If you have any questions please contact myself or Pam Retzloff.

37 Page 1 of 2 A. Amending Agreement #1: If the municipality did not sign an amending agreement in the spring; B. Amending Agreement #2: If the municipality signed an amending agreement in the spring that extended the program to June 30, 2017 and wish to extend their agreements for the remainder of the year.

Mountain View County has participated in the ear bounty program in the past, however, only one pair of ears was collected. Wild Boars are a “prohibited animal” and are not permitted in Mountain View County as per the Animal Control Bylaw adopted June 8, 2016. Mountain View County did not sign the extended program update agreement.

For the ASB's consideration to provide recommendation on the signing of the Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program: Amending Agreement to the Program Cooperation Agreement.

RELEVANT POLICY: Animal Control Bylaw No. 10/16

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:

Attachments Nil 1. 2014-2018 Wild Boar Program Conditions 2. 2014-2018 Wild Boar Declaration Form 3. Amending Agreement #1 for Wild Boar Program Cooperation Agreement

PREPARED BY: DL REVIEWED BY: JF

38 Page 2 of 2 Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program

Program Conditions

1.0 Purpose: The Wild Boar at large Ear Bounty Program (the “Program”) is to provide compensation to individuals who are controlling the spread of wild boar at large populations in the Province of Alberta; and collect data of the locations where wild boar are at large and the severity of the infestation.

The Program makes payments on a reimbursement basis for the destruction of wild boar at large pursuant to these Program Conditions.

2.0 Definitions: 2.1 In these Program Conditions, the following terms have the following meanings: AF: means Alberta Agriculture and Forestry; Eligible Applicant: means a person who meets the eligibility criteria in s. 3.1; Eligible Ears: means a wild boar ears that meets the eligibility criteria in s. 3.2; Eligible Wild Boar: means a Wild boar that meets the eligibility criteria in s. 3.2(b); Minister: means the Minister of Alberta Agriculture and Forestry and his authorized representative(s); Program Conditions: means the terms and conditions for the reimbursement component of the Program set out in this document, as may be amended from time to time; Program Term: means the time period from April 1, 2014 until March 31, 2018; Provincial Crown: means Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Alberta and includes Agriculture Financial Services Corporation. Wild boar: means a wild boar that is from the species Sus scrofa that is at large, but does not include an animal that is commonly referred to as a domestic pig. 2.2 In these Program Conditions words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.

3.0 Eligibility: 3.1 To be eligible to apply to the Program, an applicant must: (a) be an individual over 18 years of age; and (b) not be participating in another Agriculture and Forestry led Wild Boar Eradication Initiative. 3.2 Eligible Ears must (a) be submitted in pairs; and (b) be from an Eligible Wild Boar; (i) to be an eligible Wild boar, the wild boar must be in a circumstance that the Wild boar is at large and a pest as defined under the Agricultural Pests Act. 4.0 Additional Terms and Conditions 4.1 The Eligible Wild boar was not, to the Applicant’s knowledge, intentionally released to be a wild boar at large; 4.2 The wild boar was killed. 4.3 The purpose of the kill was to hunt or trap and not for slaughter; 4.4 The wild boar was killed humanely; 4.5 The Applicant will be required to report the location of where the wild boar was killed. 4.6 The Applicant is compliant with all legislation related to hunting in Alberta;

5.0 Applications: 5.1 Applicants are required to submit a completed and signed application form, along with the physical pairs of Eligible Ears. 5.2 An application signed by the Applicant constitutes and application for grant for the purposes of the Agriculture and Rural Development Grant Regulation (Alberta). 5.3 Applications must be signed by the applicant who is at least 18 years of age. 5.4 All applications must be received by or on behalf of the Minister on or before March 31, 2018.

6.0 Incentive - Payment: 6.1 An Incentive – Payment will be provided to an Eligible Applicant for each pair of Eligible Ears. The payment per pair of Eligible Ears shall be equal to $50. 6.2 To apply for the Incentive – Payment, an applicant must indicate on each application: (a) The number of pairs of Eligible Ears for which the applicant is applying for the Incentive – Payment (b) The location of where each Eligible Wild Boar was killed and Eligible Ears were retrieved.

7.0 Incentive - Payment Limitations: 7.1 The Minister has the absolute discretion to determine any Incentive – Payment eligibility under this Program. The decision of the Minister is final;

7.2 The Minister may demand that the Applicant pay to the Minister of Finance any amount determined to have been an Incentive- Payment received by the Applicant contrary to these Program Conditions.

8.0 Audits and verification: 8.1 In this section, “the Minister” includes any agent appointed by the Minister to assist with audit and verification under the Program. By accepting the Program payment, the Applicant: (a) agrees to provide additional information and records as the Minister may require to verify the Applicant’s eligibility for an Incentive - Payment; (b) authorizes the Minister to obtain information from (and release information to) Municipalities, any government department, agency, or other body to verify the Applicant’s eligibility to receive an Incentive – Payment. (c) May be required to pay the Minister an amount equal to some or all of the Incentive-Payment received by the Applicant.

9.0 Program Changes: 9.1 The Minister may change the Program from time to time or may terminate the Program without notice. Changes to the Program Conditions are binding on applicants once they are posted on the AF website (www.agriculture.alberta.ca). An application received after the Program Conditions are revised will be administered according to the conditions as of the date the application is received. 10.0 Refunds: 10.1 An eligible Applicant shall pay to the Minister of Finance on demand any payment received by the Applicant from a Municipality contrary to these Program Conditions. Any demand for payment received by the Applicant under this Program is due within 30 days of notice being provided to the Applicant by the Minister. The demand notice will be deemed to have been received 2 business days after the mailing of the demand notice to the applicant’s address on the application form. Failure to make payment as required creates a debt owing to the Provincial Crown that can be set off against any money that the Provincial Crown owes to the Applicant.

11.0 False or misleading information: 11.1 An Applicant who provides false or misleading information under this Program foregoes all rights to benefit from this Program.

12.0 Collection of Information: 12.1 The Applicant acknowledges that the information provided to the Minister regarding this application is subject to both the access and privacy provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Alberta).

13.0 Representations and Warranties

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39 13.1 The applicant represents and warranties that neither the Applicant nor any other person has previously applied under the Program for an Incentive-Payment for the Eligible Ears that are the subject of this application.

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40 Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program 2014-2018

Application:

Municipality receiving ears: Date ears delivered to above Municipality: Number of pairs of Eligible Ears:

Applicant’s Name: Applicant’s Address and telephone number: Amount received or to be received by Applicant: Legal Land Description(s) Quarter Section Township Range Meridian where Eligible Wild Boars were killed and Eligible Ears were collected:

Declaration of Applicant

1. I ______of______in the province of

______; confirm and declare:

2. I am an Eligible Applicant.

3. I have submitted Eligible ears in the number of pairs of wild boar at large ears indicated in this application to the Municipality above named.

4. I have [check one] a. ____received payment from the Municipality in the amount specified above, or, b. ____been provided with confirmation that I am to receive within 30 days of signing the Application a payment from the Municipality in the amount specified above.

5. I have received a copy of, read and agree to the Program Conditions.

6. The ears that I am submitting come from an animal that:

a. Is a wild boar that was found at large when it was killed; b. Was not, to my knowledge, intentionally released; c. Was killed by hunting or trapping, and not slaughter; d. Was killed humanely; e. Was killed at the location that I have indicated above; and f. Was not killed in a manner that contravened any law.

7. I certify that the information given on this Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

______Date: Signature of Applicant

Declaration of Municipality

I ______of______in the province of Alberta 2014-2018 Application(Revised Sept 2014) Page 1

41 1. Certify that the numbers of pairs of wild boar at large ears indicated in the application were presented for inspection from the Applicant.

2. Certify [check one] a. ____the Applicant received payment in the amount of ______; or, b. ____the Applicant shall receive payment in the amount of ____ within 30 days of signing this Application.

3. Certify that the ears have been destroyed, or marked in a manner sufficient to identify the ears as having been previously submitted under the Program.

4. Certify that the information given on this Application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

______Date: Signature on behalf of the Municipality

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Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program

Amending Agreement to the Program Cooperation Agreement

This Amending Agreement is made effective as of March 31, 2017.

BETWEEN:

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ALBERTA, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry (the “Minister”)

and

[MUNICIPALITY NAME], (the “Municipality”)

WHEREAS the Minister and the Municipality (the “Parties”) entered into a Program Cooperation Agreement executed by the Minister on [date] and executed by the Municipality on [date] (the “Program Cooperation Agreement”), pursuant to which the Municipality agreed to cooperate with the Minister for the delivery of incentive payments to eligible applicants under the Wild Boar at Large Ear Bounty Program (the “Program”).

AND WHEREAS section 13.4 of the Program Cooperation Agreement provides that the agreement may only be amended by the written consent of both parties.

AND WHEREAS the Parties wish to amend the Program Cooperation Agreement to extend the Program End Date.

NOW THEREFORE the Parties agree as follows:

1. All references to “ARD” in the Program Cooperation Agreement are deleted and replaced with “AF”.

2. In clause 1.1 of Schedule “A” of the Program Cooperation Agreement, the definition of “Program End Date” is deleted and the following is substituted:

“Program End Date” means March 31, 2018, or such earlier date as the Minister chooses as the end date of the Program.

3. In Schedule “B” of the Program Cooperation Agreement, the section titled “Claims process” is deleted and the following is substituted:

Amending Agreement #1 Template for Wild Boar Program Cooperation Agreement

43 2

Claims Process

Municipality must use current version of Program claim forms. Claim forms will be available by contacting the ASB Program Office.

The Municipality must report the number of applications received and the number of pairs of wild boar ears received, and reports must be submitted with a copy of the Application Forms for each transaction on the report. Reports must be completed, signed and submitted to the Minister as follows:

a) For the time period from the Effective Date until March 15, 2017: i. on or before October 31 for the period beginning and including March 15 through October 15 of the year the report is submitted; and

ii. on or before March 15 for the period immediately preceding the report beginning and including October 16 through March 15; and

b) For the time period from April 1, 2017 to March 15, 2018, on or before March 15, 2018.

In all other respects, the Program Cooperation Agreement shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

This Amending Agreement may be executed in counterparts and accepted by facsimile.

The Parties have therefore executed this Amending Agreement, each by its duly authorized representative, on the respective dates shown below.

Her Majesty the Queen in right of [Municipality Name] Alberta, as represented by the Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

Date: ______Date: ______

Per: ______Per: ______

______Name and Title of Authorized Name and Title of Authorized Representative Representative

44 Agricultural Service Board

Request for Direction

Date: September 18, 2017

SUBJECT: 7.1 Information Items

RECOMMENDATION: That the Agricultural Service Board receive the following as information: a. Seed Plant Updates (verbal report) b. Upcoming Workshops – Mountain View County Events Webpage Link: http://www.mountainviewcounty.com/events c. Aspen Ranch Farm Safety Agricultural and Environmental Awareness Camp (verbal report) d. On Farm Water Testing Request Form

BACKGROUND: Nil

RELEVANT POLICY:

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS:

Attachments Nil

PREPARED BY: DL REVIEWED BY: JF

45 Page 1 of 1 PLEASE RESPOND BY October 1 ST 2017

What’s in your water well?

Dear rural well owner, We will be collecting 60 well water samples and on farm/acreage surface water samples for bacterial testing within the Red Deer river and Oldman river watersheds (see list of cities/town below). If you would like to have your well water samples collected and have surface water (e.g., dug out, pond, stream, slough, reservoir) on your property or within a 1 km radius of your well, please contact me to set up a date for which it would be convenient to pick up the well water and/or surface water samples. Participants will also be asked to complete two short questionnaires as part of the study. The questionnaires will mainly focus on their perception of well water quality, risks to well water contamination and the mitigation strategies they use to protect their wells from contamination. On-farm sampling will take place between July and September 2017! If you live close to or en-route the cities or towns within the Red Deer River watershed listed below please contact me for the collection. Ponoka, Lacombe, Red Deer, Sundre, Rocky Mountain House, Oyen, Wetaskiwin, Olds, Carstairs, Innisfail, Boyden, Crossfield, Irricana, Stettler, Strathmore, Airdrie and Drumheller If you live close to or en-route the cities or towns within the Oldman Watershed listed below please contact me for collection. Lethbridge, Fort Macleod, Pincher creek, High River, Nanton, Cardston, Vulcan, Taber. The number to call is (587) 433 0028 or email me at [email protected].

Sincerely, Abraham Munene, PhD Candidate

46 Councillor Remuneration 1408 Twp. Rd. 320 / Postal Bag 100, Didsbury, AB Canada T0M 0W0 T 403.335.3311 F 403.335.9207 Toll Free 1.877.264.9754 www.mountainviewcounty.com

Date:

Name:

DATE DAYS KM MEETING/EVENT

Totals 0.00 0.00

OTHER EXPENSES (Attach Receipts): DATE RECEIPT NAME AMOUNT REMARKS

Total Other Expenses 0.00 Per Diem = Total Days @ $252.03/day 0.00 For Payroll Use Only Amount of Claim = Total Kms. @ $.505/km. 0.00 Expenses (per attached list and receipts) 0.00 Total Claim $0.00

Signature of Claimant:

Reviewed by: Date: 47