MD of Taber’s Agricultural Services department provides information, expertise and rental equipment to assist producers with a wide range of seasonal needs. From noxious weed and pest control to crop management tools, we’ll get you growing in the right direction. To book rental equipment, please contact the Agricultural Services department at 403-223-8735.
View the MD of Taber Fees and Charges Bylaw No 1999.
| Questions? |
|---|
| Call 403-223-8735 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
Spraying
| Spraying Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Herbicide spraying – road top | $60.00/hectare (+ cost of chemical) |
| Herbicide spraying – spot spraying | $65.00/hour (+ cost of chemical) |
| Tree spraying | $200.00 (includes insecticide per 150 gal tank) |
| Insecticide spraying | $40.00/day (3-day limit) |
| Potato bin disinfecting | $40.00/day (3-day limit) |
Grass seeding
| Equipment Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Tractor with drill and operator | $100.00/hour |
| 10-Foot pan drill rental | $125.00/day* |
| Grass seed | Invoiced at current seed prices |
| *A pickup fee of $200.00 will be charged for any rental item not returned. An additional fee of $100.00 will be charged if any rental item is not returned clean. | |
Mowing
| Equipment Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Tractor with 15-foot rotary mower and operator | $100.00/hour |
| Removal of vegetation and trees outside municipal right-of-ways | $150.00/hour |
| Bale shredder rental | $50.00/day* |
| *A pickup fee of $200.00 will be charged for any rental item not returned. An additional fee of $100.00 will be charged if any rental item is not returned clean. | |
Shelterbelt and tree planting
| Equipment Type | Rental Fees |
|---|---|
| Tree planter rental | No Charge (2-day limit during busy season) |
| Shelterbelt trees | *Invoiced at current tree prices |
| *Success applicants of the MD of Taber Shelterbelt Program will be invoiced 50% of the costs shared between the MD of Taber and the landowner. | |
Pest control
| Equipment Type | Rental Fees |
|---|---|
| Trap rentals | $100.00/trap |
| Bran bait spreader rental | No charge (bait not provided) |
