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Agricultural Societies are active partners in 295 Alberta communities.
Agricultural Societies work hard to give people an understanding of agriculture. They accomplish this goal by:
- organizing agricultural events
- supporting the agriculture industry
- operating community facilities
- supporting rural development
How are Agricultural Societies involved in your community?
They:
- develop new partnerships with agri-business
- operate community facilities such as halls, fairgrounds and arenas
- improve the quality of life for families in your community
- operate rodeos and fairs
- provide community Internet sites
- support youth training at leadership camps
- provide educational scholarships
- provide agricultural speakers for workshops
- support 4-H and other youth activities
- provide a variety of services to their community, often in partnership with other service clubs
- organize family community events
The volunteer commitment to operate and maintain approximately 520 facilities amounts to thousands of volunteer hours and the expenditure of $14 million annually.
Did you know?
- 3500 volunteers are involved with Agricultural Societies at the board level
- over 22,000 other volunteers help operate agricultural facilities and events
- Agricultural societies are non-profit societies
- Agricultural societies receive funding support for operating facilities, agricultural activities, rural development activities, and leadership and training expenses
Why should I belong to an Agricultural Society?
If you are interested in joining your local agricultural society please call (780) 422-9167: toll free at 310-0000 and ask to speak to someone in the Agricultural Societies Program.
Agricultural Societies Contact List
The Agricultural Societies Contact List is available on the Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies website. |
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Other Documents in the Series |
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Ag Society Program
What Does Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Do for Agricultural Societies?
Agricultural Societies in Alberta Communities - Current Document
Agricultural Society By-Laws
Alberta Agricultural Society Board Member's Handbook
Information for Agricultural Society Secretaries
Information for Agricultural Society Treasurers
Developing A Policy And Procedures Manual
Agricultural Society Annual Report Forms
Some Bylaw Opportunities for Agricultural Societies
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Bill Gordon.
This document is maintained by Stacey Tames.
This information published to the web on October 3, 1999.
Last Reviewed/Revised on December 6, 2005.
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