|  How it beganThe Fort Vermilion Agricultural Society was incorporated on June 26,1974 with 54 charter members.  Its primary objective is to encourage improvements in agriculture, horticulture, homemaking and the quality of rural life.  The Society encourages leadership initiatives and sponsors projects that promote youth leadership and community development.
 Agricultural Society BoardThe Society Board has 12 directors including 5 executive positions:President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary 
and
 Treasurer.
 CommitteesTown 'n' Country Fair
 Heritage - The natural and cultural heritage of the Municipal District of Mackenzie No. 23 is promoted through exhibits and publications at the Lean-to Museum & Archives and Visitor Log House.
 
 Bursary- The Society's $500 Bursary is matched through Northern Alberta Development Council.
 EventsTown 'n' Country Fair.  The fair is co-sponsored with the Rocky Lane Agricultural Society.  It usually is held the 2nd Saturday in August.
 Farmers' Bonspiel
 
 Athenaeum Evenings- Educational presentations on special interest topics.
 ProjectsFort Vermilion Heritage CentreVisitor Log HouseCommunity and Cultural Complex.Lean-to Museum & Archives
 Clarke Tea House, Gift 'n' Gallery (future)
 The society provides some financial support for capital improvements and operations at the Community and Cultural Complex.
 
 Rodeo Grounds
 
 Other agricultural and rural development and research initiatives.
 Leadership and YouthClassroom agricultural program (CAP)
 4H support
 
 Student bursaries
 
 Seasonal employment projects
 MembersMembership application must include:
  
    | Name:________________________________________Address:______________________________________Phone:____________________Fax:_____________________ |  The annual membership fee is $2.00/person.  Specify amount enclosed
Mail to:TreasurerFort Vermilion Agricultural Society
 Box 654
 Fort Vermilion, Alberta
 T0H 1N0
 Phone: 780-927-4535
  
        
		
     
        
		
    
    Acknowledgements: Summer Career Placement Program staff, Keith Klassen 
    (2004/2005) & Jordan Lambert (2006) and 
        
		
    Marilee 
    Cranna Toews of the Fort Vermilion Agricultural Society |