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Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Awards - Spruce Grove July 30

“Our province’s farm families are the heart of rural Alberta, and the ongoing success of the agriculture sector depends greatly on their hard work and commitment. It is an honour to recognize families who have contributed so much to their communities and built a tremendous legacy through many generations.”

Oneil Carlier, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry

“If it were not for the vision of my grandparents who decided to settle and farm here, our family would not have farmed our land for so long. My grandfather’s first quarter of land became my first quarter and will likely be passed to one of my children. It is a family tradition that we are very proud of.”

Randy Robb of Drayton Valley, award recipient

Recipients of the Century Farm and Ranch Award receive a bronze plaque to commemorate this significant milestone. A total of 58 families are being recognized across the province this year, including 16 families who will be honoured in Spruce Grove on July 30.

Since 1993, more than 1,500 families have received Century Farm and Ranch Awards.

Agriculture is the province’s largest renewable industry, with exports valued at more than $9 billion annually. There are more than 43,000 farms totaling 50.5 million acres.

Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award recipients being recognized at this event:

  • Baudin Family of Peers
  • Hagman Family of Anselmo
  • Schaub Family of Plamondon
  • Maykut Family of Barrhead
  • Hennig Family of Stony Plain
  • Gelderman Family of Neerlandia
  • Faoro Family of Anselmo
  • Jager Family of Anselmo
  • Ranslam Family of Rochfort Bridge
  • Ulliac Families of Atmore
  • Gurba Family of Newbrook
  • Holgate Family of Thorhild
  • Mitchell Family of Sherwood Park
  • Sych Family of Hay Lakes
  • Robb Family of Drayton Valley

Editor’s Note:

Alberta Century Farm and Ranch Award recipient families will be available for interviews and photos at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at the Spruce Grove Links Golf and Country Club, 100 Links Road.