Upcoming events.
SOCIAL & RETREATS | FIELD TRIALS | WEBINARS
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!
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!
Farming Forward Team at Ag in Motion
We're hitting the road! The Farming Forward team will be attending Ag in Motion from July 21-23 and will have limited availability during that time. We'll be back in the office July 24th!
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!
Breakfast Plot Tour and AgTech
From Hidden Hunger to high-tech tools, this Breakfast Plot Tour brings research and innovation together in the field. Registration coming soon!
Western Canadian Conference on Soil Health and Grazing
Mark your calendar for the Alberta Soil & Grazing Conference, a two-day event focused on soil health, grazing management, and practical solutions for resilient farming and ranching systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Youth Farm Safety Days
Hands-on farm safety sessions for youth, including livestock handling and equipment awareness. Community outreach program, not open to the public.
Agricultural Waste Workshop - Managing on-farm carcasses and plastic waste
Learn practical carcass disposal options and why on-farm plastic recycling matters at this hands-on workshop hosted by Leduc County and Farming Forward. Includes a live demo of a producer-designed silage bag compactor adaptation.
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.
Producer Funding 101 Webinar Series - Session 4: Regional Funding Overview
Learn about provincial funding programs and explore region-specific opportunities.
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.
Producer’s Choice: Extended Grazing & Cover Cropping
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.
Producer Funding 101 Webinar Series - Session 3: Water Program
Learn about provincial funding programs and explore region-specific opportunities.
Producer Funding 101 Webinar Series - Session 2: RDAR Funding
Learn about RDAR funding options available to producers and what to expect when applying.
Watering: Lifeline, Limiting Factor… or Just Frozen Solid?
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.
Producer Funding 101 Webinar Series - Session 1: CFGA OFCAF
A practical overview of CFGA’s On-Farm Climate Action Fund, including eligibility, funding focus, and application expectations.
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.
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.
Managing Market Volatility: A Lunch and Learn on Livestock Price Insurance
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.
Grazing: Art, Science... or an Afterthought?
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.
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.
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.
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
What a Waste – Managing On-Farm Carcasses, Wildlife Conflict & Plastic Waste
Free hybrid seminar for producers on carcass disposal, plastic waste, and wildlife conflict. Practical, local, and solution-focused.
Brazeau Breakfast Plot Tour: Digging Deeper - Workshop on soil testing, forage resilience & drought tolerance
Tour drought-resilient forage plots & learn all about soil testing. Free breakfast & hands-on demos in Brazeau. Sign up Today!
Sangudo Breakfast Plot Tour - Story of the Weeds
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.
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!