The Farm Financial Fluency training program will be delivered virtually over three 2-hour sessions on April 14, 15, and 17 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with Zoom links shared via email.

The program content will be customized to each production sector, covering topics such as financial reporting, farm business structures, and financial ratios.

Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in financial management, culminating in a production-specific case study.

The workshop will provide producers with practical information on shelterbelt design, maintenance, and resilience strategies.

Expert presentations and an interactive site tour will cover fire-safe landscaping, drought-tolerant plant selection, funding opportunities, and best practices for tree health and irrigation.

Attendees will gain valuable insights to enhance their operations.

Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and Big Lakes County invite participants to an EFP Workshop in High Prairie.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their own devices to complete their Environmental Farm Plan with the assistance of an EFP Technician. The workshop will cover the first two chapters of the EFP workbook, and participants are welcome to bring their questions.

The Farm Financial Fluency training program will be delivered virtually over three 2-hour sessions on April 14, 15, and 17 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, with Zoom links shared via email.

The program content will be customized to each production sector, covering topics such as financial reporting, farm business structures, and financial ratios.

Participants will gain knowledge and confidence in financial management, culminating in a production-specific case study.

Toso Bozic, Certified Arborist and Owner of Yard Whispers, will share his 28 years of experience in trees, forestry, and agro-forestry.

Topics include tree care and maintenance, planting and site preparation, insect and disease management, and environmental conditions.

Snacks and light refreshments will be provided.

The webinar will explore best management practices (BMPs) that enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and environmental stewardship.

Speakers will also break down key programs and funding opportunities for farmers, including the PREP program and OFCAF. Hosted by the North Peace Applied Research Association.

The webinar, featuring Ryan Copithorne, will be held on April 22, 2025, from 8:00 – 9:00 PM.

Tops will include the importance of insurance, accessing and using LPI, protection from tariffs, market outlook, and managing risk. The webinar will also cover how tariffs could impact the market strategies to protect against price declines.

An engaging fireside chat will bring men in agriculture together to share real-life experiences, exchange valuable tips, foster meaningful connections, and support one another. Whether participants or prefer to listen, this event offers a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and strengthen the agricultural community.

The invited speaker on April 23rd is Gerry Friesen, who will share insights from his book, The Recovering Farmer.

Mountain View County is hosting a free Green Acreages workshop on stewardship.

Participants will learn to evaluate and improve their property, map assets, plan activities, and access funding for qualifying projects.

This workshop, presented by the Land Stewardship Centre, is available only to Mountain View County residents and property owners.

On April 24, at 10:00 AM, a webinar will provide an overview of why crop protection products registered in Canada may cause marketing concerns for export markets and how the Canadian grain industry is working to mitigate these risks.

It will also cover the 2025 Keep it Clean Product Advisory, detailing product and crop combinations that may pose market risks for cereals and pulses, and discuss best practices for pesticide application throughout the growing season.

The event will conclude with a Q&A session, and CEU credits are eligible.

The workshop will cover EAB biology, distribution, impacts, signs and symptoms, and survey techniques such as trapping, brand sampling, and visual surveys.

Participants will gain hands-on experience setting EAB traps in ash canopies and peeling branches for sampling. Additionally, the workshop will review signs and symptoms for selecting ash trees and parameters for choosing branches to remove.

On May 9, 2025, an intermediate beekeeping course will be held at Crop Diversification Centre North in Edmonton, Alberta.

Dr. Renata Labuschagne will reach participants about honey bee pests and diseases, colony health, and monitoring and treatment options.

Registration costs $180 and includes a CAPA Honey Bee Diseases & Pests book and a TTP Hive-side Guide; coffee and snacks are provided.

Aggie Days Mountainview, hosted by the Agricultural Societies of Carstairs, Cremona, and Didsbury, will take place on May 23-24, 2025, in Carstairs, Alberta.

This event celebrates the legacy, value, and future of agriculture through interactive exhibits and activities. The event includes a School Day for students on May 23 and a Community Day for the general public on May 24.

On June 17, 2025, the Lacombe Research and Development Centre will host a hands-on learning experience.

Participants will receive updates on herbicide resistance, invasive annual grass management, and hands-on weed ID training with over 45 species. Bus transportation is required, departing from Red Deer County and Lacombe County.

The Alberta Sheep Breeders Association is hosting a necropsy workshop to help producers recognize abnormalities and better assist their vets.

The workshop, including lunch, will be held at OC Flock in Bentley, Alberta, and is limited to 20 people, with a potential additional session on June 22, 2025, if there is enough interest. The cost is $125, payable by e-transfer to office@albertasheepbreeders.ca, and payment confirms registration.

Hands-on learning returns on June 25 & 26 at the Farming Smarter Field School, the premier summer event for agriculture learning and knowledge sharing in southern Alberta.

Participants will enjoy two days filled with research updates and community mingling. This event brings together innovative minds from farms, research, and industry, all eager to enhance their skills and succeed.

Ashely Wagenaar invites participants to an exclusive update on local research in neighbouring fields, showcasing progress on projects relevant to southern Alberta growers. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights to enhance the skills of farmers and agronomists, and chat with the farmers hosting these projects to learn about the practices and their benefits.

Coffee and snacks will be provided, with event dates subject to change based on inclement weather; notifications will be sent to RSVPs and posted on Farming Smarter’s social media accounts.

The 22nd Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women will be held at Twin Butte community Hall in Twin Butte, Alberta, on July 16 & 17, 2025. Topics include range and riparian health, plant identification, grazing principles, local ranching stories, predator mitigation, species at risk management, and herd health.

The cost is $135, covering meals and course materials, with registration due by July 7th; payment can be made online or by cheque to Cows and Fish: Riparian Management Society.

The Future Leaders in Agriculture Summer Camp is a free, three-day immersive program for approved high school students in grades 10-12, held at Olds College Campus from July 28-30, 2025.

Presented by Olds College and Chinooks Edge School Division, the camp focuses on developing leadership skills, exploring modern agriculture challenges, and career opportunities. Participants will earn three high school credits and receive a $1,000 scholarship towards future enrollment at Olds College.