The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies has designated September 21 as ” Agricultural Societies Day” in Alberta, to recognize and promote the significant contributions agricultural societies make, enhancing the quality of life in communities across our province. Agricultural societies are volunteer driven, not-for-profit organizations whose mandate and diversity make them invaluable in the communities that they serve. Ag societies work to enhance quality of life by developing programs and services, and providing facilities that meet the needs of their communities. There are currently more than 700 facilities in Alberta, some of which include ice arenas, riding arenas, community halls, curling rinks, barns, and campgrounds that are owned and/or operated by ag societies in Alberta. There are 291 ag societies across Alberta. The first agricultural societies in Alberta formed in 1879 and 1880. There are 20 Alberta ag societies that are more than 100 years old and 34 societies that celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2022.
The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies, congratulates and celebrates the efforts of all our agricultural societies and their volunteers. We invite you to take the time to post about what your Ag Society means to you and why others should join in all the fun of creating vibrancy within their communities. Please check out our website for more information about your local ag society and how to join.
Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Nate Horner issued the following statement on Agricultural Societies Day:
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