4-H on Parade presented by Brandt offers the Calgary Region 4-H youth the opportunity to show and compete with their projects. Whether it is being tasked to raise the Charity Steer or Lamb or decorating cakes, there is something for every type of enthusiast. 4-H members ‘Learn to do by Doing’, which helps youth members build and develop a variety of skills and leadership for their future endeavors.

A leading Canadian hospitality and culinary symposium bringing together chefs, food leaders and storytellers for discussions, workshops and networking focused on food culture and innovation.

Canada’s largest gathering of municipal leaders, featuring keynote speakers, workshops, networking opportunities and a national trade show focused on community and infrastructure issues.

The countdown to the 2026 Pitmasters Dinner in partnership with Rolly View Community Association has begun! This event is more than just a dinner. It features:

• North Carolina–Style Whole Hog
• Texas-Style Alberta Beef Brisket
• Sweet & Savory BBQ Pulled Chicken
• Cheesy Potato Casserole
• BBQ Molasses Beans
• Mexican-Style Street Corn
• Brazilian-Style BBQ Pineapple
• Coleslaw
• Fresh Buns

Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is currently undergoing an update, with a public comment period beginning April 13, 2026.

The Code sets out basic standards for animal care practices for producers. It was originally released in 2013 and reviewed in 2018. An update process began in 2023 through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), which oversees Code development in collaboration with industry and other stakeholders.

During the 60-day public comment period, producers and other stakeholders will have the opportunity to review the draft Code and provide feedback before it is finalized.

Code update timeline:

• Start: December 2023
• Public comment period: April 13th, 2026 – June 12th, 2026
  
• Projected completion: second quarter of 2027

Join Lethbridge County and Foothills Forage and Grazing Association for a field day featuring topics like:

• Gopher control & practical pest management
• Water quality for better cattle health
• Soil & plant tissue sampling insights
• Renewable energy opportunities for agriculture
• Hands-on pasture health assessments
• Invasive weed identification & management

Parking and a complimentary lunch will be provided.

Alberta Beef Producers representatives will be joining Ronald McDonald House Alberta. Through Home for Dinner, our group of volunteers will provide dinner for families staying at the House. Duties include planning, cooking, cleaning up, and packaging any leftovers. Learn more about Home for Dinner below.

The Taste of Place Summit, launched in 2023, is a national gathering designed by the Culinary Tourism Alliance to unite invested stakeholders from across the culinary tourism value chain.

The Summit responds to a clear need: a dedicated space for industry leaders, practitioners, and partners to explore how food and drink can powerfully shape the identity, resilience, and economic vitality of destinations.

Each year, the Summit is hosted in a different region of Canada, spotlighting the country’s diverse tastes while connecting attendees with emerging industry talent and innovative ideas.

Join Foothills Forage and Grazing Association for a day in the Foothills to learn about ranch history and tools to keep rangelands healthy and productive for future generations.

Celebrate the year of the rangelands, pastoralists and ranchers in Foothills County.

AGENDA

• 9:15am – Coffee & Registration at the East Longview Hall
• Scott Grattidge on Western Settlement, Ranching History in the Foothills
• Justin Thompson & Sandy Bruce on Land Trusts & Projects in the Foothills
• Sonja Bloom on Funding & Grants available to producers in the Foothills
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• Ben Campbell & Alex Roberston on Grazing Management in the field at Cross U Ranch near the hall
• 3:00pm – Wrap up

Join Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) for an evening featuring a great supper and an unforgettable presentation that spans 27,000 km!

Filipe Masetti, the Long Rider, will share his incredible journey across multiple countries on horseback — an inspiring story of adventure, endurance, and connection.

• 1:30 p.m. – Annual General Meeting
• 3:00 p.m. – Regenerative Alberta Living Lab event
• 5:00 p.m. – Bar Opens
• 6:00 p.m. – Dinner and Program

Join Foothills Forage and Grazing Association (FFGA) for a day of learning focused on the Pasture Powerup Project. Explore the role of grazing systems in invasive species encroachment, and hear insights from representatives with Corteva and Envu.

The day will include visits to two pastures, where attendees will tour demonstration plots, compare treatment and control results, and discuss product performance. You’ll also gain practical knowledge on grazing management and how these approaches can be applied on your operation.

Partners include: FFGA, Newell County, Envu and Corteva

Join the North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) at the demonstration farm in North Star for an exciting and educational drone clinic.

This event aims to introduce participants to the innovative uses of drone technology in agriculture.

Save the date to learn how the MFL Bison Ranch uses adaptive multi-paddock (AMP) grazing to build soil health, improve biodiversity, and produce nutrient-dense food.

More details to come from Bison Producers of Alberta and Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association.

The Calgary Stampede is a world-renowned rodeo, exhibition and festival billed as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” attracting over one million visitors per year. It features one of the world’s largest rodeos, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions, aggie days, chuckwagon racing and First Nations exhibitions.

Join Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab to learn more about establishing polycultures, integrating livestock, soil health, seed cleaning, drone use and much more!

Join global leaders, producers, innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs for a powerful one-day conference dedicated to shaping the future of agriculture and agrifood systems.

ILC-Calgary brings together diverse voices from across the value chain to explore bold ideas, practical solutions, and collaborative opportunities that will define the next chapter of Canadian and global agriculture.

Join Foothills Forage and Grazing Association for a day at the Stavely Research Centre to hear from leading researchers and producers!

Speaker and Topics include:

• Edward Bork on Precision Ranching, Habitat Selection by Cattle: Activity & Diet
• Cameron Carlyle on Soil Carbon & Soil Health
• Walter Willms on Grazing Exclosures,
• Tim Nelson with a Producer Perspective

A great opportunity to learn, connect, and explore practical insights for your operation.

The OH Ranch Branded Beef Youth Ambassador program was launched in the fall of 2024. Steers will sell during the International Livestock Auctioneer Championship on July 11.

Join Foothills Forage and Grazing Association for a field tour of the University of Alberta Mattheis Research Ranch.

The tour will start at the Mattheis Research Ranch headquarters where registrants can park their vehicles and board a bus to travel to several stops on the ranch. Stops will include discussions on topics related to research on the ranch, producer perspectives, a drone demonstration, plant identification exercise, and more!

Registration includes a hot lunch.

The PNWER Annual Summit is the leading nonpartisan forum bringing together public and private sector leaders from Canada and the U.S. to address shared challenges and opportunities in the Northwest.

Returning for its 35th year, the event will center on the region’s role as a gateway to growth and leader in cross-border cooperation, trade and innovation. Government, industry, association, Indigenous and academic leaders are invited to attend and collaborate on issues shaping the regional economy.

Join Cows and Fish for the 23rd Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women. Topics covered will include:

• Range & riparian health
• Hands-on plant identification
• Grazing principles and practices
• Local ranching women stories
• Virtual fencing
• Managing with species at risk
• Soil erosion
• Controlling invasive plant species

The cost of the two day event is $135.00. This cost includes: breakfast, lunch, and supper on July 22nd, breakfast and lunch on July 23rd, course materials and plant identification book. Registration and refund deadline: July 6th

Every year, Animal Health Canada proudly recognizes deserving individuals who are making a meaningful impact on the health and welfare of farmed animals across Canada. Learn more about each of the awards:

• Emerging Leadership Award
• Farm Animal Welfare Leadership Award
• Carl Block Award
• Leadership in Collaboration Award

Award recipients will be celebrated during a ceremony held on the evening of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, as part of the first day of the AHC Forum at the Infinity Convention Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.

Please email your nomination to Kori Maki-Adair at awards@animalhealthcanada.ca by Friday, August 7, 2026 along with documentation supporting the nomination.

Join this Field Day at the Roy Berg Kinsella Research Ranch in the Aspen Parkland natural sub-region of Alberta and celebrate International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists 2026!

Learn about current research, including:

• Precision ranching
  • Cattle thermal stress
  • Habitat & diet selection
  • Drone use on range
  • Virtual fence
• Rotational grazing impacts
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Animal health
  • Soil carbon
• Producer experiences
• Plant identification
• Frost seeding

and more!

Hosted by Alberta Agrisystems Living Lab. Join Us and our partners for a Grazing Field Day on August 14th in East Central Alberta. Visit with other producers and meet some of our producer partners working on rotational grazing, pasture rejuvenation, and returning annual crop land back into forage production. Learn more from speakers on emerging wildlife challenges, wetland management and water systems.

Hosted by Peace Country Beef & Forage Association. An on-farm ranch tour exploring holistic management practices, grazing systems and regenerative agriculture approaches.

2026 THEME: RANGELANDS AND PASTORALISTS

A province-wide event connecting Albertans with local farms, ranches and food producers through tours, demonstrations and culinary experiences.

A tour highlighting local food production, soil health and sustainable agriculture practices from farm to consumer.

As part of the National Beef Strategy 2025-2030, Canadian Beef Industry Conference is evolving from an annual event to a biennial conference.

Registration opens April 29, 2026.

Hosted by Peace Country Beef & Forage Association

A field day focused on forage management, winter feeding strategies and practical livestock nutrition information.

Enjoy a weekend of watching 4-H youth rodeo “stars” as the Calgary Stampede presents the Stampede 4-H Rodeo: Saturday, September 19th and Sunday, September 20th at the Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park.

Remember we will be moving back to “Fall Meetings!”

Keep an eye out for more details to come.

For over 51 years, Farmfair International has been a cornerstone of Canada’s agricultural scene and Alberta’s largest beef cattle show. Each November, exhibitors from across western Canada gather in Edmonton to showcase their top livestock genetics to purebred producers, local ranchers, and international buyers. Our event fosters industry connections, promotes agricultural excellence, and celebrates the rich heritage of Canadian farming.

The Agri-Trade partnership began in 1984 and continues to this day as a joint venture between the Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce and Westerner Park. Agri-Trade is recognized as one of the premier farm equipment shows in North America for conducting business. It is also one of the few shows in Canada supported by major equipment retailers as a “National Stand.”

Each year, the Agri-Trade Equipment Expo attracts over 32,000 qualified agricultural buyers and more than 500 equipment manufacturers and agricultural service providers to Red Deer. It is regarded as one of Canada’s top agricultural equipment shows, generating an estimated $300 million annually in equipment sales and tourism spending.

Agri-Trade’s unique timing plays a key role in its success. As the first major show following harvest, it also marks the beginning of a new planning season for producers, giving farmers a clear understanding of their budgets and purchasing needs.

Held over three days every November, Agri-Trade showcases the best in agricultural equipment, technology, services, and products, making it a must-attend event for industry professionals.

The Agricultural Excellence Conference (AgEx) is Canada’s premier event dedicated to advancing farm business management. This year’s theme, Growing Leaders, Strengthening Legacies, highlights the importance of developing strong leaders while protecting and strengthening the foundations agriculture is built on. It reflects a strategic approach where today’s leaders invest in people, mentor future talent, and foster a culture of innovation to ensure farm businesses and organizations thrive for generations to come.

Each year, AgEx brings together farmers, advisors, industry leaders, and policymakers for thought-provoking discussions, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. Delegates will explore cutting-edge management strategies and sustainable growth practices to ensure long-term success in Canadian agriculture.

Join us as we cultivate new ideas, share experiences, and take actionable steps toward a more prosperous, resilient, adaptive, and thriving agricultural sector.

Mark your calendar for the Western Canada Conference on Soil Health & Grazing, a two-day event focused on soil health, grazing management, and practical solutions for resilient farming and ranching systems.