Become a member of the Irrigation Council

Mar 19, 2025

The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public member of the Irrigation Council.

The office of Irrigation Council is in Lethbridge. Irrigation Council occasionally attends various meetings outside of Lethbridge, within southern Alberta or in Edmonton.

Please note: This ad will close on March 19, 2025 or until suitable candidate found.

It is recognized in Alberta as a fundamental principle and as a matter of public policy that all persons are equal. Diversity and inclusion are valued and supported on the boards of Alberta's public agencies.

Role Required

The Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation is seeking applications from individuals interested in serving as a public member of the Irrigation Council.

Location

The office of Irrigation Council is in Lethbridge. Irrigation Council occasionally attends various meetings outside of Lethbridge, within southern Alberta or in Edmonton.

Click here to see more...

Video: Turning Better Feed Into Better Herds: Innovation in Forage Harvesting

What happens when a dairy farmer gets frustrated with equipment that isn’t doing its job? In this episode, we sit down with Horning Manufacturing founder Leon Horning to hear how a problem in the feed bunk led to a globally recognized forage equipment company.

Born out of a third-generation dairy operation in Pennsylvania, Horning Manufacturing started with one goal: helping cows get more nutrition from silage. Leon shares how his father, Leon Sr., built the first kernel processor rolls in the family farm shop after seeing whole corn kernels pass through cows undigested — costing valuable feed efficiency and milk production.

We explore the company’s journey from a side project on the farm to an international manufacturer serving dairy farmers, beef operators, and custom harvesters around the world. Along the way, Leon discusses the evolution of pull-type forage harvesters, the engineering behind Horning’s “plug-and-play” kernel processor kits, and why reducing downtime during harvest can make or break a season.

The conversation also dives into Horning’s row-independent corn heads, practical equipment design, real-world customer stories, and how innovations born in the field continue to shape the company today.

Whether you’re a producer, equipment enthusiast, or simply love stories of grassroots innovation, this episode offers a fascinating look at how one farm family turned necessity into industry-changing technology.

Contact Horning Manufacturing today at 717-354-5040
https://www.horningmfg.com/