Specialized gear when you need it.
Agricultural Services 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, contact Agricultural Services at 403-223-8735.
View the MD of Taber Fees and Charges Bylaw No 2003.
| 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) |
| Insecticide spray rentals | $40.00/day (3-day limit)** |
| Potato bin disinfecting rentals | $40.00/day (3-day limit)** |
| **A fee of $100.00 will be charged if this rental item is not returned clean. An additional $200.00 pickup fee will be charged for any rental item not returned. | |
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 fee of $100.00 will be charged if this rental item is not returned clean. An additional $200.00 pickup fee will be charged for any rental item not returned. | |
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 |
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* |
| *Successful applicants of the MD of Taber Shelterbelt Program will be invoiced 50% of the costs shared between the MD of Taber and the landowner. | |
| **A fee of $100.00 will be charged if this rental item is not returned clean. An additional $200.00 pickup fee will be charged for any rental item not returned. | |
Pest control
| Equipment Type | Rental Fees |
|---|---|
| Trap purchase | $100.00/trap |
| Bran bait spreader rental | No charge (bait not provided) |
