Agricultural Services provides workshops and demonstration sites, along with available educational material to all ratepayers on a wide variety of interests within the agriculture industry. Check below to see what courses and workshops are currently available.
Agricultural Services is also involved with some long-term studies and projects that will assist producers in better managing our scarce resources.
- Bio Weed Control Plots
- Ground Water Study
- Organic Matter Study
- Tree Demo Nursery
- Weather Stations
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| Call 403-223-8735 Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm |
2025 Farmer Pesticide Course
2025 Farmer Pesticide Course
Attending this course allows you to purchase restricted pesticides such as Thimet for potato production or Phostoxin for grain bin fumigation. Useful for environmental farm planning, HACCP, and Canada GAP.
Dates available:
- Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Course times are scheduled to start at 8:30 am and are expected to run until mid to late afternoon.
To qualify, you:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be fluent in English.
- Must prepay a $40.00 registration fee prior to the course date. Fees include the course manual.
Location:
At the MD of Taber's Operations & Maintenance Facility located at 171027 AB-3 (1 km west of Taber on Hwy 3).
Free Tree Care Workshop with Toso Bozic
The MD of Taber is hosting a FREE Tree Care Workshop with Toso Bozic, an experienced forestry and arboriculture expert. This full-day workshop will provide valuable information on tree maintenance, health, and management, and is ideal for homeowners, landowners, and anyone interested in learning more about tree care and maintenance. Space is limited so register today to secure your spot!
Topics covered
- General tree care best practices
- Proper pruning techniques
- Common tree diseases and pest management
- Tree selection and planting considerations
Event details
- Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Location: MD of Taber Main Operations & Maintenance Facility on Highway 3
- Cost: Free to attend, but registration is required
Register now
To ensure we have enough space and materials, participants must register in advance by contacting:
Taylor Irwin
Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
Email: tirwin@mdtaber.ab.ca
Questions?
Contact Agricultural Services at 403-223-8735.
