Upcoming events in Alberta
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Meet with Nitrogen Management Mentor Kabal Singh
Book a personalized 1-on-1 session with Kabal Singh to discuss specific questions you have about implementing advanced nitrogen management on your farm. Complete workbook plans, ask for practical advice and tips in this free 1 hour session.
Rotational Grazing Office Hours
March 14th, 12:00-2:00 MDT
Are you a producer with questions about the OFCAF program, the application process, mentorship or the Advanced Grazing Systems online course? This is a weekly drop-in space where the Rotational Grazing Coordinator can answer producers’ basic questions.
CARA Grazing Club Hanna
March 14th, 5:30-8:30pm MDT
Chinook Applied Research Association with support from the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association will be hosting their monthly Grazing Club meeting providing an overview of the OFCAF program, eligibility, and resources available.
OFCAF - Grazing Plan Workshop - Three Hills -with Grant Lastiwka
March 15th, 9:30am - 3:00pm MDT
Foothills Forage and Grazing Association teaming up with our county partners to bring regional On-Farm Climate Action Fund information sessions to local producers across Central Alberta.
Join us and other producers to learn how you can access up to $75,000 to implement beneficial management practices in rotational grazing, cover cropping and nitrogen management. Lunch provided
Producer OFCAF Information Session
11:00 - 12:00 MT (multiple dates) March 17th and March 31st
Join Canadian Forage and Grasslands Association (CFGA) and partners for an information session about the On Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) project, Rotational Grazing On-Farm Implementation
Mentor Karin Lindquist Cover Cropping Discussion Group
Monthly - Third Tuesday of each month 7:30pm-8:30pm MDT
Join Cover cropping mentor and farmers in Alberta for a discussion on implementing cover cropping on your farm. Learn practical tips, create workplans and network with other farmers in your region.
Rotational Grazing Office Hours
March 21th, 12:00-2:00 MDT
Are you a producer with questions about the OFCAF program, the application process, mentorship or the Advanced Grazing Systems online course? This is a weekly drop-in space where the Rotational Grazing Coordinator can answer producers’ basic questions.
CARA Grazing Club Pollockville
March 21th, 5:30-8:30pm MDT
Chinook Applied Research Association with support from the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association will be hosting their monthly Grazing Club meeting providing an overview of the OFCAF program, eligibility, and resources available.
CARA Grazing Club - Consort
March 28th, 5:30-8:30pm MDT
Chinook Applied Research Association with support from the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association will be hosting their monthly Grazing Club meeting providing an overview of the OFCAF program, eligibility, and resources available.
Cover Crop Economics in Cropping Systems - with Kevin Elmy
Online April 3rd, 7:00-8:30 pm MT
Western Canadian top cover crop expert, Kevin Elmy, will give us the lowdown on the economics of using cover crops in grain cropping systems. Topics will include: short and long term benefits and pitfalls to watch out for, projecting revenue and calculating cost per acre, making management decision with case studies and more.
Cover Crop Economics in Livestock Systems - with Kevin Elmy
Online, April 12th, 7:00-8:30 MDT
Western Canadian top cover crop expert, Kevin Elmy, will give us the lowdown on the economics of using cover crops in livestock systems for forage and soil health improvements. Kevin will go over:
Cover crop functions, Timing of seeding and termination, Indirect benefits and ecosystem services,
Matching your cover crop plan to your goals, Different ways of grazing cover crops
and more.
Mentor Kabal Singh Nitrogen Management Discussion group
Monthly - First Friday of each month 10:00am-11:00am MDT
Join Nitrogen mentor and farmers in Alberta for a discussion on all things related to Advanced Nitrogen Management. Ask Questions, complete workplans and network.
Meet your AB Mentors
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Kabal Singh
Cover Crop and Nitrogen Mentor - AB
groresearch@telus.net
Kabal Singh grew up on a mixed farm operation in Northern India. He is currently a Crop Technician at Gateway Research Organization. He has a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture and also holds a Diploma in Agribusiness majoring in Crops from Lakeland College. In 2019, he was nominated for “President Circle” at Lakeland College for his outstanding leadership abilities. Kabal has experience working on research trials, soil testing, crop production cycle, and innovative approach in agriculture (hydroponic). He likes to read literature and listen to music in his spare time.
Tracy Iwan
Cover Crop and Nitrogen Mentor - AB
tracyaiwan@icloud.com
I was born and raised in southern Alberta on a mixed family farm. I have been working as an agronomist for a number of years now working with a large variety of crops as well as grazing co-operatives.
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Karin Lindquist
Cover Crop Mentor - AB
karin@praisetheruminant.com
Founder and author of Praise the Ruminant. Professional agrologist with Range and Pasture Management.
Avid interests in agriculture, soils, ruminants, rangeland, grazing and botany. Passionate also about regenerative agriculture and the Holistic Management framework tool. Always learning; either from a good book or visiting with farmers/ranchers.
Schedule of upcoming events in Alberta
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