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

July 3 – Crossfield (in-person)
July 8 – Virtual
July 22 – Virtual
August 12 – Virtual
August 28 – Virtual

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

Register for the workshop that works best for you and take the next step in completing your plan.

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!

This webinar will deep dive on “Water Security for Cattle Producers: Water Systems, Planning & Funding Options”

Topics covered will include:

• Available grants and funding options and solar water systems
• Pasture pipeline systems for livestock watering
• Dugout and surface water management
• Spring development for cattle operations
• Water system planning for grazing operations

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

Women interested in grazing management, rangeland stewardship and practical ranching skills are invited to attend the 23rd Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women.

This year’s event celebrates “Women Stewards in the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists,”highlighting the important role women play in managing healthy rangelands and sustainable livestock operations.

The two-day school provides an opportunity for participants to expand their knowledge of grazing management while connecting with fellow producers, industry professionals and resource experts. Through presentations, discussions and hands-on learning, attendees will gain practical information they can apply on their own operations. Registration is now open.

Looking to sharpen your crop diagnostic skills this summer?

Join Alberta Crop Diagnostic Days at the Western Crop Innovations Field Day on July 28 in Lacombe. The event features crop plots, diagnostic demonstrations, expert speakers and more, with lunch and refreshments included.

Registration is $20.

Learn about citizen science initiatives and the work of the Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre. This webinar will explore how public observations contribute to conservation efforts and biodiversity monitoring.

Speaker: Andrea Benville, Data Manager, Saskatchewan Conservation Data Centre, Ministry of Environment

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.

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

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.

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.