County of Lethbridge

The Agriculture Services department is involved in a variety of activities and processes, and offers some services to community members.

Our regular activities include:

• Park maintenance and enhancement
• Weed control
• Pest inspection and monitoring
• Soil conservation measures and education
• Roadside mowing
• Riparian management
• Nutrient management

Visit the Workshops & Learning Opportunities page for details on events hosted by Ag Services.

Update to gopher control measures (Strychnine)

The Government of Canada has approved strychnine for gopher control through November 2027. Lethbridge County will offer the product for sale once our shipment arrives from the supplier (expected end of May/beginning of June). Strychnine will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Training must be completed before purchasing the product.

Access the training here: Strychnine Stewardship Training

• Training portal available May 4 - August 1, 2026
• Training certificate is valid for this season (expires September 1, 2026)

To add your name to our order list, fill out this form: Strychnine Request Form

Stay updated:

• lethcounty.ca
• Facebook
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• County Insider e-newsletter

Rural Living & Ag Extension

Tips, learning opportunities, resource provision and partnerships in everything agriculture. Visit our Rural Living & Ag Extension page for more, and find the Rural Living & Ag Extension newsletters at the bottom of this page.

Environmental Farm Plans (EFPs)

We'll provide guidance and resources to help you complete your EFP workbook. 

Equipment Lending

We have a selection of equipment that producers can rent or borrow. Learn more about equipment lending.

Agricultural Services Board

We work with a variety of organizations and partners to ensure well-rounded policies and governance.

• ASB Terms of Reference
• ASB Meetings (agendas, minutes, videos, and briefs)

Grants/Funding

• On-Farm Climate Action Fund - funding programs offered:
  • RDAR: https://rdar.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OFCAF-Program-Guide-final.pdf (nitrogen, cover crop, and grazing rotation)
  • Canadian Canola Council: https://www.canolacouncil.org/4r-advantage/program-guidelines/ (nitrogen only)
  • Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association https://www.canadianfga.ca/projects-projets/advanced-grazing-systems/farm-program/ (rotational grazing)
  • Farmers for Climate Solutions https://farmersforclimatesolutions.ca/mentorship (nitrogen, cover crop, and rotational grazing)

Resources

Click the links for more information:

• The Blue Book- Alberta's Crop Protection Guide (produced by Alberta Barley, Alberta Canola, Alberta Pulse Growers and the Alberta Wheat Commission)
• Alberta Environmental Farm Plan
• Oldman Watershed Council