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.

Farming Forward joined other ARECA member associations at the Alberta Legislature to discuss applied research, producer support, and key agricultural issues facing Alberta producers. Read more about the visit and discussions with provincial leadership.

Through a NAIT capstone project, students worked with Farming Forward to develop a low-cost soil moisture monitoring system designed for Alberta conditions.

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

Key takeaways from the Pioneer Corn Summit

Read the 2025 Annual Report here.

A look at different weed suppression strategies near Sangudo, with observations from one growing season.

A look at pasture aeration on Grey Luvisolic soils near Edson, with observations from two growing seasons.

A look at how bale grazing residue affects forage growth and soil conditions, with observations from one growing season.

A look at biological soil amendments trial in a forage system near Wildwood, with observations from one growing season.

A look at broadcast vs. no-till seeding of a drought-tolerant forage blend in Brazeau County, with practical observations from one growing season.

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.

A new multi-year Alberta pasture nutrient study is now available. Read the full provincial report and explore what the results mean specifically for Barrhead-area producers and grazing management decisions.

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.

Thank you to everyone who completed our Annual Producer Feedback Survey. We’ve announced the prize draw winners in a short video.