Discover the rhythm of Alberta’s cattle industry through these curated events.
Get ready to supercharge your farm management skills!
Join us for a free, full-day event for farmers under 40 to have fun and explore the business side of farming. Learn from industry experts, connect with peers and gain insights to take your operation to the next level.
Topics include transition planning, business management, mental health and more.
ISTA’s Centennial Webinar Series are 45-minute webinars on various Association and Seed Testing topics. The last of these series will delve into the history and ongoing work of the ISTA Variety Committee, offering insights into both established and emerging seed testing techniques. The session will conclude with closing remarks from ISTA President Keshavulu Kunusoth.
Join us for a webinar on soil health innovations: Humics
We will have featuring leading researchers and a producer who has successfully implemented humics in their farming practices.
Topics Include:
🔬 Cutting-edge research on humics and soil health
🌾 Real-world experiences from a producer using humics
💡 Practical insights for enhancing crop performance and sustainability
Speakers:
James Knievel
Dr. Linda Gorim
Dr. Malinda Thilakarathna
📅 Date: December 16th
🕒 Time: 1:00 pm
💻 Location: Online Webinar – Register for the link
Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede presents the 26th Annual Beef Pen Show and Cowboy Christmas Trade Show.
Join us to explore producer funding opportunities, network with experts, and participate in one of three afternoon breakout sessions: Environmental Farm Plans, RALP Funding Support, or Grazing Plan development.
Women have an important role to play when managing HR on the farm. In this session, Viktoria Schuler will share effective Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies and tools to help you balance buisness goals with family dynamics for long-term success. Learn how to address work-life balance, equitable workload distribution, legal compliance, conflict management, and succession planning issues.
For media registrations please contact the BPS office at 780-492-3651 or pork@ualberta.ca
Contact: Ashley Steeple, Conference Coordinator
Phone: (780) 492-3651
Email: pork@ualberta.ca
The Sustaining Barley Webinar Series serves as a forum for conversation and sharing of great ideas to advance sustainability in the malting barley industry. Join us to learn about innovative research and practices throughout the supply chain that’s helping the malting, brewing, and distilling industries meet their sustainability goals. Series hosted by the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), and the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA).
The Sustaining Barley webinar series kicked off October 2, 2024, and includes a wide range of topics. Please register below to attend and/or receive a recording of the webinar. Questions can be directed to Ashley McFarland (ashley@ambainc.org). After registering, you will receive a Zoom link to attend.
Join Farming Forward and Lac Ste. Anne County for the Environmental Farm Plan Session. EFP technicians Leigh-Anne and Amber will help you get your EFPs started and answer any questions that come up as we go.
The event will be at the LSAC office building.
Please bring a laptop or a tablet to use to complete your EFP!
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Timely agronomic information for farmers and agronomists.
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
This year’s Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series will cover topics focused on improving the health and biosecurity of Canadian beef herds based on practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers and veterinary teams. Topics include need-to-know information for Foot and Mouth Disease prevention as well as parasite control management.
All three webinars will be available for CE accreditation for veterinarians and RVTs. BCRC webinars are available and free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise to support advancements in the Canadian beef industry, and through the Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer project funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.
Recordings of our past webinars can be found on our webinars page.
Join us for a free, full-day workshop to help you develop a solid business plan. Gain actionable insights to help you better understand financial ratios, business planning, and strategy development – the core pieces every plan needs. Don’t miss this opportunity to set your farm business up for success.
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Camrose Resort and Casino
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Ladies Livestock Lessons 2025 will be hosted in Acme at the Acme Hall on January 17, 2025.
Agenda and more details to come!
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Annessa Good-Hassard knows firsthand the complexities and family dynamics around farm transition. Raised on her family’s mixed farm, she and her husband recently became the successors of their operation.
She shares a motto with clients: “Succession is the transfer of a business. Estate planning is the transfer of assets pre- and post-death. Transition combines both – it’s proactive rather than reactive.”
In this session, she’ll combine her professional and personal expertise to help you think holistically about transition planning to focus on your family’s health, business and legacy.
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Get ready to supercharge your farm management skills!
Join us for a free, full-day event for farmers under 40 to have fun and explore the business side of farming. Learn from industry experts, connect with peers and gain insights to take your operation to the next level.
Topics include transition planning, business management, mental health and more.
The Alberta Canola Conference, featuring the Annual General Meeting and Research Symposium
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Created in collaboration with industry, farmers, government and academic partners, Lethbridge Polytechnic welcomes you to this one-day conference and tradeshow on Jan. 23.
Stay tuned for the full agenda and list of tradeshow exhibitors.
Following the conference connect with farmers, industry representatives, researchers and students who are shaping the future of irrigated crop production in southern Alberta. Enjoy food and great conversation as you network and visit vendors at the tradeshow. Drinks will be available for purchase at a cash bar.
Join us for the Nutrient Management Webinar Series, a three-day event focused on sustainable agriculture practices. Each session will cover essential topics to help improve water resilience, soil health, and pasture management.
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
CrossRoads Crop Conference, a premier agricultural event held annually in western Canada, serving as a pivotal intersection for farmers and industry experts alike. With a primary focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by farmers in the region, CrossRoads is designed to empower attendees with cutting-edge insights, technological advancements, and sustainable practices crucial for modern farming. The Two-day Conference Features:
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Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
This workshop will cover the gopher lifecycle and control methods, managing and preventing ungulate damage, strategies for predation management, and understanding landowner protection: the legal framework surrounding gophers.
This workshop will also be livestreamed and available to watch after the event. If you choose to watch the livestream event, you will be able to interact with presenters and ask questions.
Speakers – Rod Wendorff, Brenna Grant, Dr. Susan Markus, Dr. Kelly Loree
Join us for the Nutrient Management Webinar Series, a three-day event focused on sustainable agriculture practices. Each session will cover essential topics to help improve water resilience, soil health, and pasture management.
The Sustaining Barley Webinar Series serves as a forum for conversation and sharing of great ideas to advance sustainability in the malting barley industry. Join us to learn about innovative research and practices throughout the supply chain that’s helping the malting, brewing, and distilling industries meet their sustainability goals. Series hosted by the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), and the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA).
The Sustaining Barley webinar series kicked off October 2, 2024, and includes a wide range of topics. Please register below to attend and/or receive a recording of the webinar. Questions can be directed to Ashley McFarland (ashley@ambainc.org). After registering, you will receive a Zoom link to attend.
Save the date! More details to come.
Join us for the Nutrient Management Webinar Series, a three-day event focused on sustainable agriculture practices. Each session will cover essential topics to help improve water resilience, soil health, and pasture management.
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola and Ritchie Bros to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.
This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each others’ concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.
“This was the first time that all four of us have been encouraged to attend the same learning event together. Usually only one person is able to attend and attempts to bring home the information and try to relay what they learned. This was a priceless experience.”
Attendees will work through sessions on planning, communication, navigating resistance, working with your transition team and gain access to valuable resources and tools to help them along the way.
Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss their farming situations with the group, for an opportunity to share insights, transfer knowledge and network. Farms of all sizes & commodities are welcome.
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
This year’s Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series will cover topics focused on improving the health and biosecurity of Canadian beef herds based on practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers and veterinary teams.
Topics include need-to-know information for Foot and Mouth Disease prevention as well as parasite control management. All three webinars will be available for CE accreditation for veterinarians and RVTs. BCRC webinars are available and free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise to support advancements in the Canadian beef industry, and through the Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer project funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.
Recordings of our past webinars can be found on our webinars page.
A great opportunity for southern Alberta’s agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter’s research from this year!
Farming Smarter’s Conference & Trade Show brings the brightest minds and innovative thinkers of southern Alberta’s agriculture community together for two days of engaging presentations and deep conversation.
Have an idea for a topic you want to hear about, or a speaker you want to listen to? Get connected with us and let us know! Keep your eye out for updates about this event. We’ll add speakers and topics as we get confirmation.
Bring your company to the forefront of innovation and set up a trade show booth at our conference! Bring your own innovative topics and capture the full attention of our audience throughout the day during our breaks.
Join Strathmore High School Community Greenhouse, Wheatland County and Foothills Forage & Grazing Association for an evening social where community members will view the first of a 4-part documentary series called: Roots So Deep (you can see the devil down there). These videos follow inventive farmers and maverick scientists building a path to solving climate change with hooves, heart and soil. Attendees will have an opportunity to discuss what they learn from the video with local ranchers & farmers. Free to attend.
Food and beverage companies will improve their knowledge about high acid hot fill processing and packaging during this workshop. Participate online or in person to learn why the method is effective for different food products and what is required to scale-up production. Participants will also learn about food safety considerations and business development resources to support retail sales. In-person participants also have the option to register through Eventbrite for a 20-minute, one-on-one consultation with a food scientist to review their jarred product in the afternoon.
Join fellow cattle producers for supper at the 2025 Producer Meetings, being hosted across Alberta.
You’ll have the opportunity to chat with Alberta Beef Producers’ representatives (including directors, delegates, and staff) as well as representatives from the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) and Agricultural Financial Services Corporation (AFSC).
Register Today!
5+ Guest Speakers
Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola and Ritchie Bros to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.
This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each others’ concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.
“This was the first time that all four of us have been encouraged to attend the same learning event together. Usually only one person is able to attend and attempts to bring home the information and try to relay what they learned. This was a priceless experience.”
Attendees will work through sessions on planning, communication, navigating resistance, working with your transition team and gain access to valuable resources and tools to help them along the way.
Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss their farming situations with the group, for an opportunity to share insights, transfer knowledge and network. Farms of all sizes & commodities are welcome.
Topics to include (with more to be confirmed):
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual Below Ground event hosted in Grimshaw AB on February 26-27, 2025!
February 26 will be an afternoon and evening social exclusively for our core producer partners followed by the all-day Below Ground conference on February 27. Stay tuned for the exciting speaker line up centered around all things water!
Organic Alberta has hosted our Annual Conference and Tradeshow since 2015. It brings together over 200 attendees, including farmers and ranchers, industry professionals, organic experts, and key stakeholders in the organic sector. With over 25 speakers and multiple break-out sessions, the annual Organic Alberta conference offers a fantastic opportunity to equip farmers with the information they need to succeed while fostering valuable connections within the industry.
Don’t miss out on:
Save the date for our 2025 Annual General Meeting!
Join us at the 2025 Canadian Crops Convention, taking place March 4-6 at the JW Marriott in Edmonton.
In a complex and ever-changing world, the need to navigate and collaborate is more crucial than ever. What do the changes in our own backyard and globally mean for Canada’s role on the international stage?
Our conference program will explore key topics including trade, the political landscape and economic outlook, and address the increasing importance of our North American relationships to successfully navigate our future.
Subscribe to convention emails to stay up to date on the event.
Questions? Please email Whitney Dencklau.
The Canadian Crops Convention is an annual event hosted each March by the Canola Council of Canada and the Canada Grains Council. This event attracts people from across the grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop value chains to:
During the Convention, you’ll have opportunities to make connections with colleagues and customers from around the world in a business-focused environment. Join us as we continue growing inspiration for Canadian agriculture.
The Canola Council of Canada is a national value chain organization representing canola growers, processors, life science companies and exporters.
The Canada Grains Council is the national organization representing the interests of the Canadian grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop sectors. Our members represent the entire value chain, including Canadian growers, seed and life science companies, commodity associations, grain companies and public research institutions.
This event will be hosted just ONE DAY before our Annual Conference and is a separate event from the conference; however, you are encouraged to attend both events!
Every year, we receive feedback from our conference attendees that they’d like us to offer sessions on obscure concept credits, so we’ve decided to host this workshop to accommodate this. We will aim to offer credits in ALL CLASSES! As well, these sessions will be eligible for Certified Crop Advisor CEU Credits!
On March 4th and 5th, 2025 forage seed growers, researchers, extension staff and agribusinesses will congregate for the 2025 Canadian Turf and Forage Seed Conference. The conference will be hosted at the Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre, Grande Prairie, AB.
The goal of this conference is to unite the industry throughout Canada and increase awareness and interest in forage seed production. With the current challenges in Canadian grain markets, we have a great opportunity to increase awareness of the benefits of incorporating forage seed crops into any cropping system. Perennial forage seed crops can offer these growers market diversity and dispersal of timing in terms of workload. For the faithful forage seed grower, it will be an opportunity to hear about new technologies in the industry and where research is headed.
Conference planning is underway and some great speakers have been confirmed to join us in Grande Prairie! We are very excited to have speakers travelling from Oregon, Minnesota and beyond to bring an international perspective to the conference.
Why not hang around in town for the annual PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW from March 6th through 8th.
We hope that you now feel as excited about the conference as we are and have marked the dates in your calendar to join us in Grande Prairie next March.
Early bird Registration rates (in CAD):
Student – $175
General admission – $275
Couples admission – $500
Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola and Ritchie Bros to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.
This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each others’ concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.
“This was the first time that all four of us have been encouraged to attend the same learning event together. Usually only one person is able to attend and attempts to bring home the information and try to relay what they learned. This was a priceless experience.”
Attendees will work through sessions on planning, communication, navigating resistance, working with your transition team and gain access to valuable resources and tools to help them along the way.
Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss their farming situations with the group, for an opportunity to share insights, transfer knowledge and network. Farms of all sizes & commodities are welcome.
8:00am – Breakfast
8:30am – Welcome
8:45am – Setting the Stage
9:15am – Planning for Success: Key Ingredients
9:45am – Farm Transition Readiness
10:15am – Health Break
10:30am – Understanding Farm Transition Resistance
12:00pm – Lunch
12:30pm – Creating the Path Forward
1:00pm – Communicating Effectively
1:30pm – Establishing your Transition Team
2:00pm – Our Transition Story (Producer panel)
3 :00pm – Health Break
3:15pm – Staying the Course
3:45pm – Closing Remarks
4:00pm – Workshop End
Ashley Wagenaar hosts a walk & talk in the field to highlight projects relevant to southern Alberta growers and share ideas to improve skills required for successful farmers and agronomists. Bundle up for a great opportunity to learn about innovations on the horizon so you can prepare.
Coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks will be present – we hope to see you there!
Save the date and join ASPG for this historical Annual General Meeting as it celebrates 100 years.
The Alberta Beef Industry Conference is one of Canada’s largest beef convention and tradeshows, hosted by five beef industry organizations in the province; Alberta Beef Producers, Alberta Cattle Feeders’ Association, Alberta Auction Markets Association, Alberta Livestock Dealers and Order Buyers Association, and the Western Stock Growers Association. These organizations recognize the importance of coming together to address issues and concerns of regional, national and international scope.
A variety of sessions focused on invasive species as well as certified pesticide applicator credits and CEU credits will be offered. We will be hosting a poster session and opportunities for networking and sponsorship – please contact us at communications@abinvasives.ca to inquire.
The Sustaining Barley Webinar Series serves as a forum for conversation and sharing of great ideas to advance sustainability in the malting barley industry. Join us to learn about innovative research and practices throughout the supply chain that’s helping the malting, brewing, and distilling industries meet their sustainability goals. Series hosted by the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), and the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA).
The Sustaining Barley webinar series kicked off October 2, 2024, and includes a wide range of topics. Please register below to attend and/or receive a recording of the webinar. Questions can be directed to Ashley McFarland (ashley@ambainc.org). After registering, you will receive a Zoom link to attend.
The Canola Leaders event is an invitation only event for 20 young farmers (or farmers that are young in their leadership journey) from across Alberta each year in March. It is also open to a limited number of participants from the industry including those planning to return to the farm.
This Alberta Canola event is designed to enhance the leadership skills of the participants for the benefit of their farming operations and the rural communities where they live and farm.
This year’s Beef Cattle Research Council webinar series will cover topics focused on improving the health and biosecurity of Canadian beef herds based on practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers and veterinary teams.
Topics include need-to-know information for Foot and Mouth Disease prevention as well as parasite control management. All three webinars will be available for CE accreditation for veterinarians and RVTs. BCRC webinars are available and free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise to support advancements in the Canadian beef industry, and through the Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer project funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.
Recordings of our past webinars can be found on our webinars page.
March 20 is your annual opportunity to pick up Pesticide Applicator and CCA credits from home or the office at Farming Smarter’s Pesticide Applicator Workshop! Listen to the latest updates in best management practices for pesticide application from industry leaders. Learn about new equipment and hear updates about legislation and regulations, and much more!
Collect up to six CEUs in this one-day workshop for $199. All you need to collect the credits is an internet connection to join from your phone or computer and participate in the short quizzes following sessions. It’s that easy!
The Pesticide Applicator Workshop is hosted through Zoom, please use your name even on guest accounts. You will be encouraged to turn your camera on, engage in discussions, and ask questions to earn your credits. Spend a day learning; sweatpants optional but encouraged!
The Sustaining Barley Webinar Series serves as a forum for conversation and sharing of great ideas to advance sustainability in the malting barley industry. Join us to learn about innovative research and practices throughout the supply chain that’s helping the malting, brewing, and distilling industries meet their sustainability goals. Series hosted by the Brewing and Malting Barley Research Institute (BMBRI), Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre (CMBTC), and the American Malting Barley Association (AMBA).
The Sustaining Barley webinar series kicked off October 2, 2024, and includes a wide range of topics. Please register below to attend and/or receive a recording of the webinar. Questions can be directed to Ashley McFarland (ashley@ambainc.org). After registering, you will receive a Zoom link to attend.
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