Agriculture
Events
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Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
Fort Kent Hall 61516-61502 Range Rd 50, Fort Kent, Alberta, CanadaA hands-on workshop to create or update your EFP. An EFP is a great tool to access upcoming agricultural grants. Pre-registration is required. Call 780-826-7260 or email [email protected]. Please bring…
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Producer Funding – CFGA OFCAF
This session provides an overview of the Canadian Forage and Grassland Association’s (CFGA) On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), including application requirements, timelines, and what producers can expect throughout the process. Presented by Sonja Shank, Program Coordinator with the Environmental Farm Plan, this webinar is ideal for producers preparing to apply for OFCAF funding. Registration required.
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Producer Funding – RDAR
This session provides an overview of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) funding opportunities, including the RDAR-administered On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), the Producer Research and Evaluation Project (PREP), ARGO application tips, and other RDAR programs available to producers. Presented by Quinn Devine, Research Program Officer (PREP) and MSc Soil Science. Registration required.
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Winter Watering Forum
Goodridge Hall 49531 Township Rd 624, Goodridge, Alberta, CanadaJoin LARA for a practical, producer-focused Winter Watering Forum. This in-person event will explore reliable winter livestock watering systems, with a focus on real-world design, freeze-prevention strategies, and alternative power solutions that work in northern conditions. The forum will feature experienced producers and industry experts sharing what’s worked on their operations, followed by a field tour after…
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ABP Producer Town Hall on Traceability
Alberta cattle producers are invited to attend in person or virtually. Registration is required. Confirmed attendees include representatives from the Government of Alberta (GOA) and the Office of the Chief Provincial Veterinarian. Alberta Beef Producers, Canadian Cattle Association (CCA), Canadian Cattle Identification Agency (CCIA), and Livestock Identification Services (LIS) will be in attendance to listen and engage in the discussion.
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Producer Funding – Regional
OnlineThis webinar provides an overview of Alberta-wide funding programs, followed by breakout rooms focused on regionally applicable funding opportunities and a facilitated Q&A. Registration required.
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Passive Solar Greenhouse
St. Paul & District Arts Foundation 4822 50 Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta, CanadaDiscover how to extend your growing season and produce more using the power of the sun. Join LARA for an informative evening with greenhouse specialist Kim Ross as she shares practical, experience-based insights into passive solar greenhouse design and management for northern climates. This seminar will cover key considerations such as site selection, greenhouse orientation, building materials,…
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Bull-a-rama
St. Paul Ag Corral 5322 48 Avenue, St. Paul, Alberta, CanadaThe toughest cowboys are going head-to-head with some of the rankest bulls for a night of heart-pounding, dirt-flying action. This is eight seconds of grit, adrenaline, and pure western entertainment…
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Lakeland Agronomy Update
Ashmont and District Ag Society 4019 Agriplex Road, St. Paul County No. 19, Alberta, CanadaThis full-day event features expert speakers, timely agronomic insights, market outlooks, and a producer panel discussion. Lunch provided. Registration opens at 9:30, workshop to follow at 10. FREE for LARA members (M.D. of Bonnyville & County of St. Paul residents), $20 for non members. Register online.
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Meet Arvo! Info Night for Local Producers
Perogy on a Fork 5208 Railway Avenue, Glendon, AB, CanadaConnect with fellow producers, farmers, and artisans to learn more about the Arvo platform, designed for producers to sell direct! RSVP with Brittany at 780-573-6261.
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Feeding Our Farmers Registration Deadline
If you are a farmer or know a farmer (and farm hands) who would enjoy a meal and a visit from FCSS, nominate them today! Register by calling 780-645-5311 with the number of servings, preferred date and time between May 25-27, County division, and contact information. Location can be updated morning of. FCSS may need…
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Weed Regulations Webinar
Join Alberta Invasive Species Council and Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation for a free webinar, Invasive Plants in Alberta: Understanding the New Weed Regulations. If you have questions about what these changes mean for your yard or property, please register! This session will: Explain the reasoning behind why the regulations changed. Provide an overview of invasive…
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Have a Field Day
St. Paul Seed Cleaning Plant AB-881 #3, St. Paul, Alberta, CanadaGrab your hat, bring your questions, and join LARA in the field! Check out the St. Paul Field Tour to see this year’s crop trials up close, hear from industry experts, and connect with fellow producers over a day of practical, boots-on-the-ground learning. Explore trial plots, compare varieties side-by-side, and discover what’s performing under local…
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Ranching for Profit Workshop Registration
Ramada by Wyndham 4902 39 Street, St. Paul, Alberta, CanadaJoin LARA as they host Jordan Steele of Ranching for Profit, for a two-day workshop focused on building more profitable, resilient ranching operations. Learn how ecology, grazing management, and financial…
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Rodeo Supper
St. Paul Rec CentreJointly hosted between the County and Town of St. Paul! $5 beef-on-a-bun, sides included (cash only).
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Soil Health & Grazing Management Tour
What happens when grazing management meets GPS technology? Come see it in action at LARA's Soil Health & Grazing Management Tour! Check out GPS-enabled cattle collars, virtual fencing boundaries, real-time…