The M.D. of Wainwright Agricultural Service Board (ASB) is seeking applications for a new farm member to join the Board!

ASBs are special committees appointed by rural municipal councils to address agriculture concerns in their local jurisdictions. The M.D. of Wainwright ASB is comprised of two members of Council, three farm members from the community as well as the Ag Fieldman and Assistant Ag Fieldman. Applicants must be a resident and/or ratepayer of the M.D. of Wainwright, be familiar with agricultural concerns and issues, and be willing to sit for a four-year term. Farm members are provided compensation for attending board meetings and events. Expected time commitment is four to six meetings per year, including annual Regional and Provincial Conferences, with the possibility of attending other events.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about what is involved with being a Board member, please do not hesitate to contact Shelby or Kaitlin at 780-842-4454. Those interested are asked to submit an expression of interest via email (a letter and/or resume, including reasons why they are interested), by September 11th at 4:30 p.m. to Neil at nloonen@mdwainwright.ca or applications can be dropped off at the M.D. Administration building at 717 14th Ave Wainwright.