Learn about provincial funding programs and explore region-specific opportunities.

Get your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) ready.
Join this free, hands-on workshop to complete or renew your EFP ahead of programs like AgriInvest, RALP, and upcoming 2026 funding opportunities. EFPs are valid for 10 years, voluntary, and confidential — your information stays strictly between you and your technician.

Our final winter session is shaped by participants. We’ll dig into the grazing, livestock, or land management topics producers most want to explore, creating a relaxed, discussion-based evening tailored to your priorities.

Learn about provincial funding programs and explore region-specific opportunities.

Learn about RDAR funding options available to producers and what to expect when applying.

Learn practical approaches to watering, including low-tech, electric, and frost-resistant systems that keep livestock hydrated in every season. A down-to-earth session built around real producer experience and troubleshooting.

A practical overview of CFGA’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund, including eligibility, funding focus, and application expectations.

Explore practical fencing options for smoother grazing rotations, from permanent and electric systems to emerging virtual fencing. This session includes a live eShepherd virtual fencing demonstration, along with real-world examples and producer-led insights to help you build a setup that works for your land and livestock.

Get your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) ready.
Join this free, hands-on workshop to complete or renew your EFP ahead of programs like AgriInvest, RALP, and upcoming 2026 funding opportunities. EFPs are valid for 10 years, voluntary, and confidential — your information stays strictly between you and your technician.

Cattle markets are unpredictable. This lunch-hour webinar introduces Livestock Price Insurance (LPI), a risk management tool that helps cattle producers protect a minimum price. Join Brett Hassard of AFSC for a clear, practical overview of how LPI works and where it may fit in cow-calf, backgrounding, or finishing operations.

Kick off the winter Grazing Club with a practical, hands-on session led by Bluesette Campbell. Learn how to read your pasture, understand plant recovery, and plan smarter grazing rotations, with plenty of time for producer-to-producer discussion.

Get your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) ready for year-end.
Join this free, hands-on workshop to complete or renew your EFP ahead of programs like AgriInvest, RALP, and upcoming 2026 funding opportunities. EFPs are valid for 10 years, voluntary, and confidential — your information stays strictly between you and your technician.

Get your Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) ready for year-end.
Join this free, hands-on workshop to complete or renew your EFP ahead of programs like AgriInvest, RALP, and upcoming 2026 funding opportunities. EFPs are valid for 10 years, voluntary, and confidential — your information stays strictly between you and your technician.

More details following soon

Winter Grazing School – Online Workshop
Join Steve Kenyon of Greener Pastures Ranching for a free interactive evening session on winter grazing strategies. Learn practical approaches to bale grazing, swath grazing, winter water management, and fencing design that can save time and costs on your operation.

📅 October 8, 2025 | 6–8 PM MDT
💻 Online | Free to attend

Register: registration@greenerpasturesranching.com

Free hybrid seminar for producers on carcass disposal, plastic waste, and wildlife conflict. Practical, local, and solution-focused.

Tour drought-resilient forage plots & learn all about soil testing. Free breakfast & hands-on demos in Brazeau. Sign up Today!

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Join us for a free breakfast and hands-on workshop on weed ID, control strategies, and a tour of our 2025 weed suppression trial plots.

More details coming soon!

Visit Birch Creek Farms During Alberta Open Farm Days!

Make sure to stop by Birch Creek Farms as part of your Alberta Open Farm Days adventure. We’ll be there alongside the bison and Burnt Water Roasters, chatting about water, soil health, and biodiversity. It’s a great chance to learn, connect, and enjoy a day on the farm. Swing by and say hello!

Join us near Wildwood on August 13 for our annual Breakfast Plot Tours! Enjoy a free breakfast, walk the research plots, and learn practical ways to boost your pasture and soil health with Dr. Jill Clapperton. Free, but registration required.

Hands-on evening with Dr. Jill Clapperton: classroom session, social supper, and pasture walk to boost soil health and pasture resilience.

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We wanted to let you know that Farming Forward’s bus charter to AgSmart has unfortunately been cancelled.

AgSmart is still happening in Olds on July 29 & July 30, and we encourage you to attend! If you had planned to ride with us or are still interested in going, please reach out, we have a special promo code for Farming Forward members.

Contact us at info@farmingforward.ca or call 780-785-2222 for details.

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THE HISTORY OF FARMER’S DAY IN ALBERTA

Farmer’s Day has been a proud tradition in Alberta since 1951, when the province first recognized it as a holiday to celebrate the contributions of farmers and ranchers. Held annually on the second Friday in June, it was once a statutory holiday. Rural schools would close so families could attend agricultural fairs and community events that honoured the heart of Alberta’s economy: its producers.

Though it’s no longer a formal holiday, Farmer’s Day remains an important time to thank those who grow our food, care for our land, and build our rural communities.

At Farming Forward, we’re proud to celebrate Alberta’s producers - past and present - who lead with resilience, innovation, and deep-rooted stewardship.

Here's to the farmers who feed us, sustain us, and shape our future.

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