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Who We Are

Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance and preserve the quality of life in Alberta through education programs, services to members and working for the common goals

AAAS is the recognized provincial association representing over 294 agricultural societies and communities

We're a stabilizing force
We're an economic force
We're volunteer
We're grassroots
We're everywhere
We're here to help

Let us help you enhance the viability of your agricultural society
Through networking with other agricultural societies, affiliated groups and departments

By lobbying government and representing your issues

By providing you with information, resources and opportunities

We are here to listen to you

History

The Alberta Association of Agricultural Societies was incorporated under and is governed by the Societies Act in 1947. Our members are governed by the Agricultural Societies Act which is administered by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Rural Programs Division.

The AAAS Board of directors consists of 10 volunteers representing 6 regions and service members.

The office is housed in the Alberta Agriculture, Food & Rural Development building in Edmonton.

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