A non-profit agricultural society in Alberta, Canada that connects the community to agriculture and its history. The organization operates a historic grain elevator museum and offers student scholarships of $750 for post-secondary students in agriculture-related fields residing in the Tri-Municipal area. View Spruce Grove And District Agricultural Society (SGAS)'s website for more information.
The Spruce Grove and District Agricultural Society is a community-based non-profit organization that provides direct financial support to students through its scholarship program. This funding supports post-secondary education in agriculture-related fields, contributing to workforce development in the agricultural sector.
The Society offers two scholarships of $750 each annually to assist with post-secondary education costs. Eligibility requirements include enrollment in an agriculture-related field of study at an accredited institution and residency in the Tri-Municipal area consisting of Parkland County, Spruce Grove, and Stony Plain.
Beyond scholarships, the Society preserves agricultural heritage through the operation of a historic grain elevator purchased in 1995, now a Provincial Historic Resource and functioning museum visited by thousands annually. The organization hosts events including Agra Fair, building strong connected communities through agricultural education and celebration.