Lacombe County has extended the nomination deadline for Farm Family of the Year to August 30th.
Lacombe County and the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce are partnering for a second year on the Farm Family of the Year Award, aiming to recognize the exceptional achievements and contributions of ranch and farm families within our community. The winners of this esteemed award will be announced at the 2024 Chamber Gala in October.
"The Farm Family Award provides a unique opportunity to honour the invaluable contributions made by ranch and farm families in Lacombe County," said Reeve Barb Shepherd. "Their dedication and innovation continue to drive the agricultural sector forward, thus ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come. We are excited to celebrate their accomplishments."
The Farm Family of the Year Award acknowledges excellence in technical farm production and sustainability practices, family farm business management, agricultural industry involvement, and community and rural citizenship. This recognition highlights the remarkable accomplishments of ranch and farm families who have made significant contributions to the agricultural sector.
The nomination form and award criteria can be found at https://www.lacombecounty.com/FarmFamily.