Recap of out Stalk Walk with Dr. Bart Lardner and producer, Byron Long!

Recap of our AgTech Breakfast in the Field event.

From cattle that weigh themselves to technology that detects crop disease before symptoms appear, the AgTech Breakfast gave us an exciting look at what entrepreneurs are building for agriculture.

A recap of our Flock Fundamentals workship in partnership with Strathcona County.

Discover how producers explored the future of grazing management through virtual fencing, targeted goat grazing, and pasture health monitoring. From seeing cattle respond to virtual fence collars to watching goats tackle brush and invasive species, the Next Step Grazing Tour showcased practical tools and real-world experiences that can help improve pasture productivity and resilience.

A recap of our composting event in partnership with Leduc County.

Our final Grazing Club session of the winter focused on extended grazing and cover crops, with practical insights from Grant Lastiwka and local producers. Positive feedback has us looking ahead to next winter and a potential spring grazing tour.

How big does a dugout really need to be for a two-year drought? At our latest Grazing Club session, producers dug into water planning, drought sizing, and off-source watering systems with Shawn Elgert, followed by hands-on discussion stations and real-world examples.

The second session of the Grazing Club brought producers together for an evening of practical learning focused on fencing and virtual fencing. Guest speaker Thomas from eShepherd shared real-life use case examples from producer and research sites across Canada, followed by small-group discussions where participants worked through a fencing design exercise and shared their own on-farm experiences.

On September 17, Farming Forward hosted What a Waste in Blue Ridge and online, bringing producers and ag partners together to tackle on-farm waste challenges. From recycling ag plastics to carcass disposal and predator conflict, speakers shared practical solutions and regulatory insights. Assar Grinde (APRG) highlighted Alberta’s plastics recycling pilot, Jason Moodie (Alberta Agriculture) outlined carcass disposal rules, and rancher Louise Liebenberg (Grazerie) showed how poor carcass management can attract predators.

Despite a windy winter evening,around 40 producers gathered in Sangudo for the first session of Farming Forward’s new Next Step Grazing Club. With strong conversation, practical grazing fundamentals, and real world experience from guest speaker Bluesette Campbell, the evening set the tone for a peer driven space focused on learning, connection, and shared meals.

Meet Alberta’s Groundbreakers.
From cider apples to CSA shares to field-to-fork beef, three Alberta producers are charting new paths in agriculture. Join Andrea Kristin, Kelli Burdek, and Jillian Byers at Gathering Ground 2025 for a down-to-earth panel on innovation, resilience, and what it means to build a future on the land.

The Important Seed Checks You Should Be Doing to Get the Best Crop Possible
Get hands-on with Morgan Webb of Seed Check Technologies Inc. in this practical workshop on seed quality. Learn how tests like purity, germination, and vigour reveal the true potential of your seed — and how to use that information to make smarter, more confident decisions before you hit the field.

Put your farm smarts to the test in this fast-paced, hands-on challenge. Teams will rotate through skill-testing stations in plant ID, seed ID, pest ID, and more — with a few surprises along the way. Learn, laugh, and compete for the honor of being crowned Gathering Ground Gauntlet Champions!

Technology meets teamwork in this interactive session with Marissa Lemay of Merck Animal Health. Explore how the SenseHub® Cow Calf system delivers real-time insights into herd health, reproduction, and performance — helping producers make smarter, more timely management decisions.

With decades of experience in both ranching and finance, Ryan Copithorne of Cows in Control helps producers turn uncertainty into strategy. In this interactive session, he’ll share practical tools for managing market volatility and protecting your operation when prices — and risks — run high.

Registration is now open for Gathering Ground – A Producer Development Day! Join us on November 15, 2025 near Whitecourt for a full day of hands-on learning, producer panels, demonstrations, networking, and good food. 🎟️ Save $25 with Early Bird Registration until October 25 or the first 50 tickets.