Rocky View County is updating its Agriculture Master Plan, a strategic guiding document that identifies the needs and priorities of the agricultural community, sets goals for future growth and innovation, and provides a roadmap for achieving objectives.

The County is engaging with local farmers, agri-businesses, and residents to create a revised Agriculture Master Plan and invites you to join us in this work. Your feedback is vital to ensuring the plan meets the needs of our agricultural community.

During the summer of 2024, we will gather all public feedback to create a draft Agriculture Master Plan. There are three ways to participate:

1. Complete the online survey to share meaningful feedback on the vision and goals of a new master plan and your satisfaction with the current programs and services offered by Agricultural Services at the County.

2. Participate in a collaborative workshop to share your views on resilience and generational planning, current and future land-use policies, and essential infrastructure such as roads and water. The workshop will allow for deeper conservation and exchange of information and ideas.

• July 4, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Rocky View County Hall (RSVP here)

3. Schedule a one-on-one conversation with a member of the Agricultural Services team to ensure your voice is heard.

• Email AgServices@rockyview.ca to schedule a meeting at your convenience.

Following the completion of Phase 1, a "What We Heard" report will be created to summarize the input received from participants.

In November of 2024, we will share the draft Agriculture Master Plan and "What We Heard" report with all engagement participants and the public. During this phase, we will invite additional comments and reviews to ensure the plan reflects the community's needs and perspectives.

The Agriculture Master Plan is a strategic guiding document that outlines the long-term vision and policy framework for agriculture and land use planning for our agricultural community. It supports and promotes the agricultural industry by addressing key issues such as land use policy, economic development, infrastructure, and environmental sustainability.

The plan identifies the needs and priorities of the agricultural community, sets goals for future growth and innovation, and provides a roadmap for achieving these objectives.

The 2011 Agriculture Master Plan is available online.