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Events

Discover the rhythm of Alberta’s cattle industry through these curated events.

December 11, 2024 - 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

FCC Young Farmer Summit | Red Deer, Alberta

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.

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December 11, 2024

Global Crop Production Conference | Virtual

Join Farming Smarter for a full day of agriculture research from around the globe.
This is a virtual event, so internet connection will be mandatory. However, that means you can connect from your home or office – whichever is cozier!
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December 11, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:00 AM

Next Generation on Variety Testing | Virtual

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.

 

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December 16, 2024 - 1:00 PM

Harnessing Humics | Virtual

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

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December 20 - 21, 2024

Beef Pen Show | Medicine Hat, Alberta

Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede presents the 26th Annual Beef Pen Show and Cowboy Christmas Trade Show.

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January 8, 2025 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Securing Success: Producer Opportunities | Delacour, Alberta

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.

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January 7, 2025 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Women's role managing HR on family-owned farms | Virtual

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.

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January 7 - 9, 2025

Banff Pork Seminar | Banff, Alberta

Important Information

  • Registration will include two full days of sessions, lunches, coffee breaks and opening welcome reception as well as electronic copy of the conference proceedings.
  • Early bird discounts are offered until November 15, 2024.
  • Group discounts offered for groups of 6 or more (every 6th registration will be free) – to receive the discount delegates must all be registered together as one transaction. Delegates registered on separate transaction cannot be combined. Deadline for group registrations is December 20, 2024.
  • Refunds will be offered for cancellations made before December 20, 2024 minus a $75 admin fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after December 20, 2024. All refund requests must be submitted to pork@ualberta.ca

Registration Tickets

  • $360 Early In-Person Registration (before November 15, 2024)
  • $410 Regular In-Person Registration (November 16 to December 20, 2024)
  • $460 Late In-Person Registration (December 21, 2024 to January 9, 2025)
  • FREE Student In-Person Registration for Undergrad & Grad Students attending a Canadian Institution (must register by December 20, 2024 to receive discount)
  • $180 Student In-Person Registration for Undergrad & Grad Students attending an International Institution (must register by December 20, 2024 to receive discount)

For media registrations please contact the BPS office at 780-492-3651 or pork@ualberta.ca

Need more information?

Contact: Ashley Steeple, Conference Coordinator
Phone: (780) 492-3651
Email: pork@ualberta.ca

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1:00 PM - January 8, 2025

Threats to No-Till Progress: Examining threats to progress on no-till adoption in barley production systems | Virtual

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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January 10, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Environmental Farm Plan Session | Lac Ste. Anne, Alberta

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!

 

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January 13, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | La Crete, Alberta

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!

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January 14-15, 2025

Agronomy Update | Virtual

Timely agronomic information for farmers and agronomists.

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January 15, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | High Prairie, Alberta

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!

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January 15, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Foot and Mouth Disease - Don't be a Richard | Virtual

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.

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January 15, 2025 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Business Planning for Successful Farm Management | Camrose, Alberta

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

This session will be presented by Rick Burton, Farm Management Consultant, MNP

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January 16, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Grande Prairie, Alberta

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!

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January 17, 2025

Ladies Livestock Lessons | Acme, Alberta

Ladies Livestock Lessons 2025 will be hosted in Acme at the Acme Hall on January 17, 2025.

Agenda and more details to come!

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January 21, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Lac La Biche, Alberta

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!

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January 21, 2024 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Proactive transition planning: Empowering family, business, and legacy | Virtual

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.

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January 22, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Barrhead, Alberta

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!

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January 22, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

FCC Young Farmer Summit | Strathmore, Alberta

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.

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January 22-23, 2025

Alberta Canola Conference, AGM, and Research Symposium | Red Deer, Alberta

Save the dates!

The Alberta Canola Conference, featuring the Annual General Meeting and Research Symposium

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January 23, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Vermilion, Alberta

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!

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January 23, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Irrigated Crop Production Update | Lethbridge, Alberta

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.

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January 27, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Nutrient Management Webinar Series Part 1 | Virtual

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.

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January 28, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Leduc, Alberta

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!

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January 28-29, 2025

CrossRoads Crop Conference | Edmonton, Alberta

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:

  • Engaging keynote speakers and sessions delivering relevant insights and value to farmers.
  • Deep dives into farm business management, innovation, policy shifts affecting agriculture, evolving sustainability practices, and crop management strategies.
  • Opportunities to stay ahead of industry trends and explore current challenges.
  • Valuable networking opportunities to foster fresh ideas and meaningful connections.
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January 29, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Olds, Alberta

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!

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January 30, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | High River, Alberta

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!

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January 30, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Control Strategies: Gopher, Ungulate, and Predators | High River, Alberta

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.

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January 31, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Beef Production and Marketing | Halkirk, Alberta

Speakers – Rod Wendorff, Brenna Grant, Dr. Susan Markus, Dr. Kelly Loree

 

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January 31, 2025 - 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Agricultural Excellence: Securing Your Farm and Future | Red Deer, Alberta

The MacDougall Wealth Management Group, at National Bank Financial, works with agriculture-based families to support the success of their farming operations and building proactive, sustainable family legacies. Their goal is to help families preserve family wealth by implementing effective transition plans, promote family harmony and ensure your transition plan meets your priorities.
In partnership with CI Global Asset Management, Red Deer County and Lacombe County, our expert speakers provide the insight and tools to help you reach your retirement goals and build a legacy. Topics will include:
– Succession Planning
– Fairness on the Farm
– Wills, Power of Attorney, Personal Directives
– Funding Retirement
– Purpose after Retirement
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January 31, 2025

Peace Agronomy Update | Fairview, Alberta

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February 3, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Nutrient Management Webinar Series Part 2 | Virtual

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.

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February 5, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Leveraging AI for a sustainable barley industry | Virtual

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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February 5, 2025

Ranching Opportunities | Olds, Alberta

Save the date! More details to come.

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February 5-7, 2025

Alberta Beekeepers Commission 2025 Breeder's Day and IPM Workshop | Edmonton, Alberta

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February 10, 2025 - 11:00 AM

Nutrient Management Webinar Series Part 3 | Virtual

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.

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February 11, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Fort Macleod, Alberta

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!

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February 11, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bridging the Gap: Farm Transition Workshop | Lloydminister, Alberta

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.

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February 12, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Brooks, Alberta

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!

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February 12, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Foot and Mouth Disease: The Inside Scoop for Veterinary Professionals | Virtual

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.

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February 12-13, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

2025 Farming Smarter Conference and Trade Show | Lethbridge, Alberta

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.

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February 13, 2025 - 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Roots So Deep | Strathmore, Alberta

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.

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February 13, 2025 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

High Acid Hot Fill Workshop | Leduc, Alberta

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.

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February 13, 2025 - 4:30 - 8:30 PM

Alberta Beef Producers 2025 Producer Meeting | Oyen, Alberta

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!

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February 20-21, 2025

Northern Women in Agriculture | Fairview, Alberta

5+ Guest Speakers

  • Ladies calving clinic with Northwestern Polytechnic
  • Lunch & Supper provided
  • Door Prizes and goodie bags
  • Female-based vendors
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February 25, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bridging the Gap: Farm Transition Workshop | Lethbridge, Alberta

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.

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February 25-26, 2025

Water Management in Alberta's Boreal | Grande Prairie, Alberta

Topics to include (with more to be confirmed):

  • Peatland Restoration
  • Grayling Recovery in the Pembina River
  • Benthic Invertebrates in the Athabasca Watershed
  • Capacity Building and Community Monitoring Collaborations
  • Wetland Mapping and Assessment Tools
  • Boreal Ecosystem Recovery and Assessment
  • Overview and Importance of Open Data
  • Office of the Chief Scientist State of Environment Reporting
  • Wetland Hydrology in Industrial Landscapes
  • Impacts of Industry on Traditional Land Use

 

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February 26-27, 2025

Below Ground: Soil Health Seminar for Peace Region Farmers and Ranchers | Grimshaw, Alberta

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!

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February 28 - March 2, 2025

Organic Alberta 2025 Conference | Nisku, Alberta

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:

  • Organic trade show
  • Industry experts and presentations
  • Meeting with producers
  • Sessions on a wide range of organic agronomy, marketing, and farm business topics!
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March 4-5, 2025

Alberta Beef Producers' AGM | Calgary, AB

Save the date for our 2025 Annual General Meeting!

March 4-6, 2025

Canadian Crops Convention: Navigating our Future | Edmonton, Alberta

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. 

About Convention

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:

  • network, coordinate and dialogue;
  • discuss and gain insight into advancements and trends in agriculture; and
  • be inspired to continue a collaborative approach to advance the growth and profitability of the broader Canadian crops sector.

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.

Your hosts

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.

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March 4, 2025

Turf and Forage Seed: Improve your Soil and Bottom Line | Grande Prairie, Alberta

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March 4, 2025

Pesticide Applicator Credit Workshop | Olds, Alberta

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!

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March 4-5, 2025

Canadian Forage Seed Conference | Grande Prairie, Alberta

Welcome to the 2025 Canadian Forage Seed Conference!

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

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March 5, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Bridging the Gap - Farm Transition Workshop | Grande Prairie, Alberta

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.

Agenda

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

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March 5, 2025 - 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Spring On-Farm Field Tour | Lethbridge, Alberta

You’re invited to an early look at innovative ideas seeded for the 2025 season!

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!

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March 5, 2025

Alberta Sugar Beet Growers Annual General Meeting | Lethbridge, Alberta

Save the date and join ASPG for this historical Annual General Meeting as it celebrates 100 years.

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March 5-6, 2025

Alberta Beef Industry Conference | Calgary, Alberta

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.

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March 5-6, 2025

Alberta Invasive Species Council Annual Conference | Olds, Alberta

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.

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March 12, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Winter Cereals Potential: Bolstering sustainability with winter grains | Virtual

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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March 18 - 19, 2025

Alberta Canola Leaders Program | Edmonton, Alberta

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.

 

 

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March 19, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Parasite Management: The Ins and Outs of External and Internal Parasite Management | Virtual

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.

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March 20, 2025 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

2025 Farming Smarter Pesticide Applicator Workshop | Virtual

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!

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April 2, 2025 - 1:00 PM

Alternative N: Sources to drive emission reductions | Virtual

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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  • Alberta Beef Industry Conference

    Imagine spending two days with passionate beef pros, from ranchers to top industry experts, all sharing the latest buzz on sustainable practices, market trends, and the future of Alberta beef. Join us at the 2025 Alberta Beef Industry Conference!

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Cattle Report

Updated: 20/12/2024

Steers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

Heifers

Live: ---
Rail: 418.00-420.00 del (bid/sales)

Choice Steers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Choice Heifers

Live: 191.00 (TX, KN) 195.00 (NE, CO)
Rail: 303.00-305.00 (IA, NE)

Boner Cows

Over 500 lbs: 227.86

Canadian Dollar

$69.88   0.14

Livestock Price Insurance Index

Expiry Fed Feeder Calf
3-Mar-25 240 344 --
31-Mar-25 244 346 --
28-Apr-25 248 346 --
26-May-25 254 346 --
23-Jun-25 256 344 --
21-Jul-25 248 -- --
18-Aug-25 244 350 --
Last Updated on December 5, 2024

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