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Upcoming events.

SOCIAL & RETREATS | FIELD TRIALS | WEBINARS

Next Step Summer Grazing Tour
Jun
26

Next Step Summer Grazing Tour

Join us for a hands-on grazing tour featuring virtual fencing, targeted goat grazing, and pasture health. See EShepard fencing in action, hear from a professional goat shepherd, and learn practical grazing strategies from rangeland specialists!

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Small Ruminant Workshop
Jul
14

Small Ruminant Workshop

Join us on July 14th at Wye Community Hall from 5-8pm for our Small Ruminant Workshop! The evening will cover everything from basic confirmation and selecting breeding stock, to key differences between breed categories and what to ask a breeder — whether you're thinking about sheep, goats, or both, this one is not to miss!

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Soil Health Summer Tour- With Joel Williams!
Jul
29

Soil Health Summer Tour- With Joel Williams!

Learn why some grainlands lose productivity, how forages can improve soil health and manage salinity, how to select the right forage species for challenging conditions, and strategies for successful establishment. Whether you're converting marginal acres or integrating forages into your crop rotation, discover strategies to improve soil health, increase productivity, and build long-term resilience.

Join us for this guided field tour!

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Pond Days
Jun
3

Pond Days

Hands-on sessions focused on soil health, plants, and how healthy soils support farm productivity. Community outreach program, not open to the public.

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Pond Days
Jun
2

Pond Days

Hands-on sessions focused on soil health, plants, and how healthy soils support farm productivity. Community outreach program, not open to the public.

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Pond Days
May
29

Pond Days

Hands-on sessions focused on soil health, plants, and how healthy soils support farm productivity. Community outreach program, not open to the public.

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Making Waste Work
May
28

Making Waste Work

Managing on-farm carcasses and plastic waste is easier with the right tools and knowledge. Join Farming Forward and Strathcona County for a hands-on workshop featuring Dr. Tim McAllister on carcass composting, Cleanfarms on agricultural plastic recycling, and a live on-farm composting demonstration.

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Pond Days
May
27

Pond Days

Hands-on sessions focused on soil health, plants, and how healthy soils support farm productivity. Community outreach program, not open to the public.

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Pond Days
May
26

Pond Days

Hands-on sessions focused on soil health, plants, and how healthy soils support farm productivity. Community outreach program, not open to the public.

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2026 Annual General Meeting
Mar
20

2026 Annual General Meeting

Join Farming Forward for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, an evening focused on community, appreciation, and connection. Connect with fellow producers, partners, and local ag businesses, and help shape the year ahead.

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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Drayton Valley
Mar
3
EFP

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Drayton Valley

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.

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Fencing: Essential Infrastructure… or Just in the Way?
Jan
29

Fencing: Essential Infrastructure… or Just in the Way?

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.

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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Sangudo
Jan
29
EFP

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Sangudo

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.

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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Wildwood
Dec
10
EFP

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Wildwood

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.

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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Fort Assiniboine
Nov
27
EFP

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop - Fort Assiniboine

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.

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Greener Pastures Ranching presents Winter Grazing School (Online)
Oct
8

Greener Pastures Ranching presents Winter Grazing School (Online)

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

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Alberta Open Farm Days - Birch Creek Farms
Aug
16

Alberta Open Farm Days - Birch Creek Farms

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!

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