Upcoming events in Alberta
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Technology & Forages Field Day with Olds College
July 24, 9 am - 4 pm, Madden, AB
Olds Smart Farm Tour
Join Us & Olds College to discover the future of pasture management at our interactive field day!
Laio Sobrinho, Research Manager, and Brianna Gratton, Techgronomist at Olds College, will demonstrate and discuss the technologies being studied at the Smart Farm. They will showcase the rising plate meter, water level sensors, electric fence monitors, and nitrate meter, and explain how these tools can be used to improve pasture management and support rotational grazing practices.
Mattheis Ranch Tour
July 24, 2024, 9 am-3 pm, Gem, AB
Check out the ongoing projects at the Mattheis Ranch:w ater pumping and water lines; watering sites; poly crops and grazing; grazing under pivots; fencing under pivots; fencing on range land.
21st Annual Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women
July 24 & 25, 2024, Seven Persons, AB
Topics include Range and Riparian Health, Hands on Plant ID, Grazing Principles and Practices, Local Ranching Women Stories.
Hands-on learning (out in the pasture) and indoor presentations, about half of each day. Please come prepared for all weather conditions and walking outside in a pasture setting. We will have live music for evening entertainment July 24th.
GRO Forage BBQ
July 25, 2024, 4-7:30 pm, County of Barrhead No. 11, AB
Join us for a look at a variety of forage plots followed by a delicious BBQ supper at the annual GRO Forage BBQ! We'll take a look at the silage variety trials, perennial forages (yr 4), and an early look at our corn. There are some fall seeded demo plots and a few other trials at this site that may be of interest. Plots are located at Anderson Seed Growers (Hwy 18) and will be followed by supper (and more information) at the Naples Hall. Enjoy great company and sharing of information. This is a field day you won't want to miss!
Regenerative Organic Oats Field Day
July 29, 2024, 9:30 am - 4 pm, Rolling Hills, AB
Partner event: Join Canadian Organic Growers (COG) for a field day at the Butkiewicz Farm in Rolling Hills, Alberta on July 29th! Our morning will be spent touring the Butkiewicz Farm and neighbouring farms who will be showcasing their regenerative organic practices.
Hay Blends for Soil Health
July 30, 2024, 4:30-6 pm, Magrath, AB
Join Ashley Wagenaar and Rod Foggin in the field to discover how planting a blend of crops can boost soil structure and fertility to enhance your farm's productivity, and understand how these crops naturally enrich your soil.
While registration isn't needed for these events, feel free to reach out to Ashley if you're interested or have any questions by email or call at 403-915-3961
Summmer Grazing Bus Tour
July 30 & 31, 2024, High River, AB
Join us for a 2 day bus tour. Day 1 (July 30, 2024) - Shipwheel Cattle Feeders Ltd. We will be looking at their rotational grazing, dryland and irrigation, fencing, water systems, composting, carbon sequestration and grazing maps! Day 2 (July 31, 2024) - Fishburn Ranch.
We will be looking at their bale grazing, multi-species grazing techniques, rotational grazing, water systems, composting and soil health.
Intercropping Peas and Wheat for Silage
July 31, 2024, 1-3 pm, Coaldale, AB
Join Ashley Wagenaar and Puurveen Farms in the field for an opportunity to learn more about intercropping annual pulses with cereal crops in southern Alberta. This emerging practice has the potential to benefit your farm by breaking disease cycles, reducing grassy weed pressure, increasing protein production, and improving forage quality in silage. Come check out the viability of this cost-effective and soil-benefiting practice while it's still growing!
While registration isn't needed for these events, feel free to reach out to Ashley if you're interested or have any questions by email or call at 403-915-3961
Farm & Field July Tour
July 31, 2024, 6 pm, North Peace, AB
The July Tour is set for July 31st at the North Peace Applied Research Farm.
Join us for a Humble Pie catered dinner and a tour of our research plots with guest speakers
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Syama Chatterton – Researcher and plant pathologist for pulse and special crops;
Dr. Abby Redmen – Ruminant Nutritionist – nutrient content of pastures from North of Manning;
Jennifer Otani – Pest Management Scientist with AAFC Beaverlodge.
Supper at 6:00pm followed by the trials tour with guest speakers specialized in pulse, pasture nutrition and peace region pests.
Kinsella Ranch Tour
Aug. 6, 2024, 9:30 am - 5 pm, Kinsella, AB
Check out the ongoing projects at the Kinsella Ranch: Virtual Fencing; Enteric methane production measurements;
Continuous versus rotational grazing projects.
Grazing Business School
Aug. 7, 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, Stettler, AB
Join Steve Kenyon along with Battle River Research Group to take your grazing management to the next level.
Steve will share his expertise and insights to help you maximize your grazing efficiency and profitability. Whether you are a seasoned rancher or just starting out, this event is for you. Reserve your spot today and join us for a day of knowledge, networking, and growth.
Alberta Open Farm Days
Aug. 17, 2024, 11 am - 3 pm, Lethbridge County, AB
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!
GRO Pasture Picnic
Aug. 21, 2024, 10 am - 2 pm, Westlock County, AB
Come join us for a few hours at our Pasture Picnic event! We're heading to the GRO Heifer Pasture for a look at our rotational (AMP), mob, and continuous grazing cells. We also have some pasture rejuvenation demonstrations to look at including some areas seeded with a drone. Hear about some new pasture tech and more. A 'picnic' lunch in the pasture is provided. Relax and connect with some others who manage grass. Grab your sunscreen and water bottle, and get ready for an enjoyable few hours!
Barley Nurse Cover Crop before Canola
July 18, 2024, 1-3 pm, Bow Island, AB
Join Ashley Wagenaar, Will Van Roessel, and Specialty Seeds in the field to learn how cover crops can provide a myriad of services for a farm when utilized correctly. On-top of providing seeds protection against southern Alberta's high speed winds, barley is a low allelopathic crop that emerges fast and can be control-killed - but does it detriment canola's yield or quality?
While registration isn't needed for these events, feel free to reach out to Ashley if you're interested or have any questions by email or call at 403-915-3961
EEFs and Winter Wheat
July 16, 2024, 1-3 pm, Taber, AB
Join Ashley Wagenaar and Rock Bottom Farms in the field to learn how incorporating winter wheat into your rotation can improve your field.
While registration isn't needed f
or these events, feel free to reach out to Ashley if you're interested or have any questions by email or call at 403-915-3961
Cover Cropping 101: Cover Crops and Grain Farming - Where to Start?
July 10, 2024, 10 am -3 pm, Lacombe County
Learn the basics of cover crops and discover the differences between mowing and roller crimping in this producer led field day!
Schedule of upcoming events in Alberta
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Meet your Alberta Mentors
Kabal Singh
Cover Crop and Nitrogen Mentor - AB
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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.
Grazing Mentors - scroll to side
Kelly Sidoryk
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Lloydminster
John Reid
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Rocky Mountain House
Deborah Skeels
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Rocky Mountain House West Central
Grazing mentors
Kelly Millard
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Southern Alberta
Stephen Smith
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Red Deer Central
Karin Roen
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Oyen South East
Grazing Mentors
Lacey Gould
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Hanna South East
Dale Engstrom
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Yellowhead County
Etienne Poulin
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Busby/ Northern Alberta
Grazing Mentors
Mike Hittinger
Advanced Grazing Systems - AB
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Westlock Edmonton North