Join Strathcona County and Delaney Veterinary Services for an evening of learning to help your horse stay healthy this spring and summer. Part one will cover strategies for horse health while at shows. Part two will introduce the basics of horse nutrition and choosing the proper feed.

The event is free with a light supper included. Please register ahead of time.

Join Peace Country Beef and Forage Association and Naveen Arora from Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation for a practical webinar on protecting water quality in livestock watering systems.

This session will focus on key considerations for dugouts and wells, including how spring runoff and early-season conditions can affect water quality. Participants will learn about common water quality challenges in livestock water systems and best management practices (BMPs) that help maintain safe and reliable water sources.

The webinar will also highlight practical things producers can check or assess before livestock are moved to pasture, along with common issues producers encounter with livestock water systems.

Lakeland College’s Farm 4.0 brings together local producers, industry leaders, and technology innovators to explore the tools and advancements shaping the future of agriculture. The event will feature demonstrations, discussions, and networking opportunities centered around improving efficiency, sustainability, and profitability within the industry. The event includes a trade show, practicum presentations (listed below), a Lakeland College farm tour, and keynote speaker Kaitlyn Kitzan on “AgTech from the Inside.”

Practicum presentations:

• Automation: The Future of the Field
• AgTech Today and Tomorrow
• Precision Farming in the Real World
• Turning Data into Decisions
• Efficiency, Sustainability and Smarter Management
• Livestock Tech: Efficiency Starts Here
• Seeing the Field Differently: NDVI and Beyond

The Annual La Crete Organic Farming Conference & Tradeshow is hosted in partnership with the Mackenzie Applied Research Association.

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is hosting a producer webinar on the Beef Cattle Code of Practice on Monday, April 13 to help producers prepare for the public comment period.

In this webinar, CCA will offer guidance and support to producers on how to participate in the 60-day Public Comment Period opening on April 13. The webinar will cover the history of the Code, the review process, a broad overview of the draft Code content, and how producers can provide feedback and input.

Producers can submit questions in advance to contact@cattle.ca. (Note: questions will be answered during the webinar; CCA will not provide answers by email)

For more information on the current code and the revision process, visit CCA’s Action News Blog.

Beavers are a keystone species that create riparian habitat and influence the ecosystem functions riparian areas provide. This presentation will offer an overview of beaver biology, ecology, and behaviour.  It will also touch on challenges when their behaviour or actions conflicts with those of humans and discuss some of the options available for addressing these challenges while still maintaining the benefits of the habitats they create.

Methane emissions are an increasing focus for the livestock industry, but measuring them accurately under real feedlot conditions remains a challenge. This talk will highlight how uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs, or drones) are being used to measure methane emissions directly from feedlots. Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab will walk through how the technology works, what it can reveal about emission patterns, and how these measurements compare to traditional approaches. The presentation will focus on practical insights, current limitations, and what this type of data could mean for producers as the industry moves toward improved efficiency, transparency, and sustainability.

Join Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab and Dr. Shanwei Xu from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada to learn more about composting. Gather knowledge on past and current composting research including:

• the concept of composting,
• optimal conditions for composting procedures,
• application of composting for the disposal of livestock manure and carcasses,
• examining the compost/manure fertilizer values as soil amendment for crop production and increase soil health, and
• co-benefits of using composting for manure disposal including inactivating pathogens such as infectious prions and reducing the antimicrobial residues and spread of antimicrobial resistance genes into environment.

Canada’s Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Beef Cattle is currently undergoing an update, with a public comment period beginning April 13, 2026.

The Code sets out basic standards for animal care practices for producers. It was originally released in 2013 and reviewed in 2018. An update process began in 2023 through the National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC), which oversees Code development in collaboration with industry and other stakeholders.

During the 60-day public comment period, producers and other stakeholders will have the opportunity to review the draft Code and provide feedback before it is finalized.

Code update timeline:

• Start: December 2023
• Public comment period: April 13th, 2026 – June 12th, 2026
  
• Projected completion: second quarter of 2027

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.

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.

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.

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.