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Agriculture,Farm Transition,In-person,Speaker Presentation

Finding Fairness in Farm Transition - Tools for discussing the undiscussed (Feat. Elaine Froese)

When?
Where?
Chateau Nova in Peace River

Elaine Froese is a professional farm family coach, and specializes in helping families work through the tough issues to take action. She creates a safe place for families to meet, plan for change and clarify expectations. Studies show that farm families who talk regularly are 21% more profitable. Elaine not only assists families to meet and to talk – but to act! The cost of not acting is huge, your business’s legacy depends on your determination to get things done.

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Agriculture,In-person,Livestock,Speaker Presentation

Low-stress Livestock Handling Workshop - Live Demonstration (Dylan Biggs, TK Ranch)

When?
Where?
North of Manning

Join us for an in-person event held just north of Manning (4 miles west off of highway 35). Dylan Biggs (TK Ranch) will be conducting a live demonstration on the basics of good handling techniques, and delve further into low-stress techniques. Event starts at 9am and will run to 3pm. Lunch included.

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Agriculture,Agronomy,In-person,Soil Health,Speaker Presentation

Western Canada Soil Health and Grazing Conference

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Where?
Edmonton

Highly anticipated 3-day conference held in Edmonton (Double Tree by Hilton, West Edmonton), and featuring a suite of experts on soil health and grazing which include: Greg Judy, Dr.Bobbi Helgason, Dr.Dave Sauchyn, Dr. Ed Bork, Dr. Kris Nichols, Jay Fuhrer, Dr. Tim McAllister, Dr. Yamily Zavala, Dr. Monika Gorzelak, Daryl Chubb, Kim Cornish, Stuart Chutter, Dr. Yvonne Lawley, Kristine Tapley, producer panelists and more. Early bird deadline is October 31st!

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Agriculture,Agronomy,In-person,Livestock,Speaker Presentation

Forage Tour

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Where?
NPARA Research Farm - North Star, AB

Join us for a forage tour at the NPARA research farm on August 5th (10am-3pm). Guest speaker Barry Yaremcio (Yaremcio Ag Consulting Ltd) will do a presentation and accompany for a walking tour of the annual and perennial forage plots. Topics include: crop staging for maximizing cattle gains with annual forages, and the use of alternative feed for ration balancing. Free event. Lunch will be provided.

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Agriculture,Agronomy,In-person,Soil Health

July Field Tour

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Where?
NPARA Research Farm - North Star, AB

Join us at the NPARA research farm on the 21st of July for our annual field tour. New trials include: spring camelina, lupins, and corn intercrops. Guest speakers are Melissa Werkema (Future Analytics Inc), and Dan Doll (Alberta Canola Producers Commission). Melissa will present on the benefits of tissue testing via “sap analysis”, a new method for measuring in-crop plant nutritional levels.

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Agriculture,Agronomy,In-person,Soil Health,Speaker Presentation

Soil Health Workshop and Farm Visit

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Where?
NPARA Research Farm - North Star, AB

Join us at the NPARA research farm on July 20th (9am) for a soil health workshop with Joel Williams (Integrated Soils). In the afternoon, Joel will accompany us, and we will head to Jackknife Creek Farms to visit two fields (cover crop mixture for swath grazing, and barley/annual ryegrass intercrop).

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Agriculture,Agronomy,In-person,Soil Health,Speaker Presentation

Summer Solstice Field Tour and Soil Health Workshop (Feat. Dr.Abbey Wick)

When?
Where?
NPARA Research Farm - North Star, AB

Join us for our first tour of the season! New trials include corn intercropping, camelina variety, lupin variety trials. The tour will also feature renown soil health practitioner and researcher Dr.Abbey Wick, where she will hold a workshop and discuss practical solutions to improve soil health on your farm.

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Click Here to Visit Dr.Wick's Youtube Page
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Agriculture,In-person,Livestock

Peace Beef Cattle Day

When?
Where?
Fairview

Join us Tuesday February 15th at the Dunvegan Motor Inn. Coffee will be on at 9:30am.

 

Topics include:

Profitability Through Management – Lance Stockbrugger CPA, CA

Livestock Disease Surveillance – Dr. Barbara Wilhelm

Herd Health on Pasture – Dr. Christa Harder

 

Due to AHS requirements this event will follow REP. Please bring proof of vaccination (QR codes) or a negative test. Limited space available. Register via the link below, or by calling (780) 523-4033.

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