Join Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA), participating producers, and Lakeland College for an update on CAFLA’s compostable net wrap demonstration project.

Hear firsthand how compostable net wrap performed under real-world conditions, including producer experiences, practical considerations, and economic implications. Learn whether forage quality was affected and hear exciting updates from Lakeland College on research examining rumen impacts when the product is consumed by livestock.

Whether you’re evaluating the economics, practicality, or environmental benefits of compostable net wrap, this field day will provide valuable insights from both producers and researchers.

Thinking about completing or updating your Environmental Farm Plan? Several upcoming workshop dates are available this summer:

Environmental Farm Plans can help producers identify environmental strengths and opportunities on their operations while supporting long-term stewardship.

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.

The Canadian Beef Check-Off Agency Annual General Meeting is held each year, where the Agency reports on the administration and investment of check-off dollars for the year, and where appointed delegates conduct the business of the Agency including election of the Agency Board, resolution debate and more. The AGM is open to all Canadian beef industry stakeholders free of charge. The Agency’s scholarship is also awarded annually at this meeting.

Beef producers looking for practical ways to reduce labour requirements on their operations can attend Ranching Like a 12-Year-Old.

The session will explore practical management strategies designed to make day-to-day ranch work more efficient while maintaining effective livestock management. A key theme of the workshop is evaluating routine tasks by asking a simple question: “Can a 12-year-old do this?” The concept encourages producers to simplify systems, improve infrastructure and adopt management practices that reduce unnecessary labour.

Topics to be covered include:

• The philosophy behind reducing labour on the farm or ranch
• Evaluating tasks by asking, “Can a 12-year-old do this?”
• Practical ways to decrease labour, including:
  • Building permanent or semi-permanent infrastructure
  • Using low-stress livestock handling techniques
  • Moving calving or lambing to coincide with growing grass
  • Keeping livestock in fewer groups
  • Understanding that the number of animal groups often has a greater impact on labour than the number of animals
  • Eliminating tasks that add unnecessary work

This webinar will examine the impacts of woody plant encroachment on native prairie ecosystems and forage production.

Speaker: Andrew Williams, Master’s Student, University of Saskatchewan

Thinking about completing or updating your Environmental Farm Plan? Several upcoming workshop dates are available this summer:

Environmental Farm Plans can help producers identify environmental strengths and opportunities on their operations while supporting long-term stewardship.

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.

The Animal Health Canada Forum brings together senior leaders from government, animal agriculture, and across the animal health and welfare system to share experience, exchange knowledge, and learn from one another.

Forum will focus on:

• Rising animal welfare expectations
• Evolving biosecurity risks
• The growing impact of misinformation and disinformation

Participants will leave with practical insights to support decision-making and action across Canada’s animal health and welfare system.

Explore how diverse perspectives can contribute to the stewardship and management of the Sturgeon River Plains Bison Herd.

Speaker: Mia Nemeth, University of Saskatchewan

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.