Agricultural Services Board Overview
Agricultural Services administers the Greenview Agricultural Service Board (ASB), which sits as an advisor to Greenview Council and the Alberta Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation. Greenview’s ASB is comprised of five members-at-large representing Greenview’s agricultural producers and two Greenview Councillors. Agricultural Service Boards work under the authority of the Agricultural Service Board Act. Section 2 of the Act assigns duties to ASBs as follows:
- To act as an advisory body and to assist the council and the Minister in matters of mutual concern,
- To advise on and to help organize and direct weed and pest control and soil and water conservation programs;
- To assist in the control of animal disease under the Animal Health Act,
- To promote, enhance and protect viable and sustainable agriculture with a view to improving the economic viability of the agricultural producer and,
- To promote and develop agricultural policies to meet the needs of the municipality.
The Agricultural Service Board meets regularly at the Greenview Administration Building in Council Chambers on a schedule approved by the Board at the annual Organizational Meeting to discuss local agricultural concerns and to regularly advise Council on Agricultural matters and issues impacting producers. Meetings are open to the public and live-streamed. Should you have a matter that you wish to present to the ASB, you can find a delegation request form here or contact Agricultural Services for assistance.
ASB Members
David Gibbard
Chair
Bill Smith
Deputy Reeve
Dave Berry
Council Member
John Vinette
Vice Chair
Lisa Dorscheid
Member at Large
Jeff Laughlin
Member at Large
Douglas Vandermark
Member at Large
Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI)
Veterinary Services Incorporated (VSI) is a non-profit organization created to assist ratepayers of participating municipalities. Food- Animal producers whose primary residence is within Greenview boundaries are eligible for 50% of the fees associated with an approved list of veterinary services to be covered by participation in the VSI program.
Any producers of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, bison, cutter bees and honeybees who wish to participate in the program must enter into a VSI agreement with Greenview. Once the membership process has been completed, Greenview will issue a VSI number unique to that individual. To apply for a VSI number, please contact the Agricultural Services Department at (780) 524-7621.
Veterinary Services Inc. (VSI) Application Form
Alternatively, you can apply online: VSI Online Application
2024 Agricultural Services Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Effective July 1, 2024, we have implemented a new meeting management program.
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Livestock Innovation Initiative
The Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative supports innovative approaches to increasing the delivery options and geographic reach of veterinary care to livestock producers, supporting animal health, the livestock agri-food sector, and the strength of our food supply.
Funding through this Initiative will help deliver veterinary care in ways that address several challenges, including the long distance between many farmers and veterinary clinics and the shortage of large animal veterinarians working in rural and remote parts of Greenview.
Policy 6324 Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative