AgKnow in the community Events
‘AgricultHER’ School by Peace Country beef & forage association
Join us for a guided farm tour discussing holistic farm management practices on a private farm near Goodfare, Alberta before heading to the Demmitt Hall for an informative and interactive afternoon delivered through multiple keynote speakers and a mini workshop focusing on farm finances, soil, livestock & mental health. Lunch & supper provided.
Farm Tour Topics include the Peace Region Living Labs, as we tour a Core Producer Site, as well as various grazing and holistic farm management practices guided by Bluesette Campbell focusing on Grazing Techniques, Soil Health and Riparian Management.
Following this, we will travel to the beautiful Demmitt Hall for lunch, interractive activities and several speakers focusing on Mental Health, Farm Management and Herd Health with Emerson Trail Veterinary Services as well as a Mini Workshop with Bluesette. To conclude, we will enjoy supper and door prizes.
Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking space at the private farm.
Pre Registry IS REQUIRED.
Ticket Sales END June 14, 2024.
2024 Western Poultry Conference
The Western Poultry Conference is an initiative with the support of Egg Farmers of Alberta, Alberta Chicken Producers, Alberta Hatching Egg Producers, and Alberta Turkey Producers to provide education and training opportunities for poultry farmers in Alberta and across Western Canada. A dedicated group of volunteers from the government, poultry boards, industry, and producers works together to develop top-quality Western Poultry Conference programs with high-caliber scientific and producer speakers to support farmers in implementing new or updated ideas and techniques on their farms.
Join us for a day of learning in person or virtually!
Alberta Pork Congress 2024
The Board of Directors is excited to announce that the 2024 Alberta Pork Congress will be returning to the new Exhibition Hall at Westerner Park! The new Hall was complete in 2018 and unites all exhibitors in one space and allow the show continued growth. For more information on the new Exhibition Hall click here!
RDAR 2024 Conference Drawing Insight: A day for convergence about h20
Why attend Round-Up 2024?
Round-Up is about bringing people together. This year, we are opening the floodgates and releasing a torrent of information to everyone interested in sustaining Alberta's economy, especially in terms of agriculture, the environment, technological innovations, and adoption.
Round Up 2024 is all about water. Join us as we discuss its quality, its reuse and how we can secure and protect its supply for the future.
Pathways to Safe Communities: Wellness and Resilience in Times of Change (Day 3)
The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) annual conference is happening May 6 - 8, 2024 in Calgary!
It’s all about Pathways to Safe Communities: Wellness and Resilience in Times of Change. We’re busy putting together a program that addresses community safety issues for rural and urban delegates in these changing times.
The Planning Committee is driven to seek out dynamic speakers who understand the various avenues that lead to healthy and family-friendly communities. This conference is the highlight of the year for us, and we work hard to ensure that all delegates enjoy an insightful and relevant program.
ACCPA membership comprises urban and rural representation, police and government agencies, community groups, and
Indigenous and Metis groups. The annual conference features both urban and rural streams.
We look forward to seeing you in Calgary in May!
Jean Bota
President, Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
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Registration: https://albertacrimeprevention.com/2024-conference/
Pathways to Safe Communities: Wellness and Resilience in Times of Change (Day 2)
The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) annual conference is happening May 6 - 8, 2024 in Calgary!
It’s all about Pathways to Safe Communities: Wellness and Resilience in Times of Change. We’re busy putting together a program that addresses community safety issues for rural and urban delegates in these changing times.
The Planning Committee is driven to seek out dynamic speakers who understand the various avenues that lead to healthy and family-friendly communities. This conference is the highlight of the year for us, and we work hard to ensure that all delegates enjoy an insightful and relevant program.
ACCPA membership comprises urban and rural representation, police and government agencies, community groups, and
Indigenous and Metis groups. The annual conference features both urban and rural streams.
We look forward to seeing you in Calgary in May!
Jean Bota
President, Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
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Registration: https://albertacrimeprevention.com/2024-conference/
Mental Health Summit: Promoting Wellness in Trades, Industry & Agriculture (DAY 2)
Mental Health Summit: Promoting Wellness in Trades, Industry & Agriculture - DAY 2
Grande Prairie’s Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention and Northwestern Polytechnic’s Office of Applied Research & Innovation will be hosting an inaugural Mental Health Summit: Promoting Wellness in Trades, Industry and Agriculture. Join us as we provide insight, tools, and training for workplace mental health and learn from experts in advancing mental health literacy, understanding challenges, and innovating solutions.
Scheduled during Mental Health Awareness Month, this event will facilitate conversations and provide participants with training that can be used to support mental health in the workplace with a focus on trades, industry, and agriculture sectors. Bringing together experts and industry leaders, this groundbreaking Mental Health Summit will provide participants with essential training, information and resources regarding psychological health and safety.
Register here: https://event.fourwaves.com/mhs/pages
Mental Health Summit: Promoting Wellness in Trades, Industry & Agriculture (DAY 1)
Mental Health Summit: Promoting Wellness in Trades, Industry & Agriculture - DAY 1
Grande Prairie’s Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention and Northwestern Polytechnic’s Office of Applied Research & Innovation will be hosting an inaugural Mental Health Summit: Promoting Wellness in Trades, Industry and Agriculture. Join us as we provide insight, tools, and training for workplace mental health and learn from experts in advancing mental health literacy, understanding challenges, and innovating solutions.
Scheduled during Mental Health Awareness Month, this event will facilitate conversations and provide participants with training that can be used to support mental health in the workplace with a focus on trades, industry, and agriculture sectors. Bringing together experts and industry leaders, this groundbreaking Mental Health Summit will provide participants with essential training, information and resources regarding psychological health and safety.
Register here: https://event.fourwaves.com/mhs/pages
Pathways to Safe Communities: Wellness and Resilience in Times of Change (Day 1)
The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) annual conference is happening May 6 - 8, 2024 in Calgary!
It’s all about Pathways to Safe Communities: Wellness and Resilience in Times of Change. We’re busy putting together a program that addresses community safety issues for rural and urban delegates in these changing times.
The Planning Committee is driven to seek out dynamic speakers who understand the various avenues that lead to healthy and family-friendly communities. This conference is the highlight of the year for us, and we work hard to ensure that all delegates enjoy an insightful and relevant program.
ACCPA membership comprises urban and rural representation, police and government agencies, community groups, and
Indigenous and Metis groups. The annual conference features both urban and rural streams.
We look forward to seeing you in Calgary in May!
Jean Bota
President, Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association
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Registration: https://albertacrimeprevention.com/2024-conference/
Working with Drought - Barrhead County
Working with Drought
How will you handle drought conditions on your farm?
Learn how drought may affect our region in the coming years, and how you can be prepared!
Details:
Date: April 16, 2024
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Hazel Bluff Hall (click for address)
Cost: $10.00 per person (under 12 free)
Lunch included!
Payment:
The $10.00 registration fee can be forwarded to the County of Barrhead. Payment is accepted at the County of Barrhead office by cash, cheque or debit.
Online payments can be made by e-transfer to payments@countybarrhead.ab.ca (include your name & "Drought Workshop" in the comments).
Link: https://www.countybarrhead.ab.ca/p/drought
Wheatland FCSS 2024 Women’s Conference
Theme: Nurturing Our Roots
The Women's Conference is held bi-annually to provide women with knowledge and a chance to socialize all while having a fun day to themselves. Our planning committee has prepared a day full of informative and interactive sessions, a wide variety of local vendors to shop from and a delicious lunch. Local Author, Photographer and Speaker - Billi J. Miller - is our keynote speaker.
Each year the conference is held, FCSS anticipates 100 women to be in attendance. According to Gaudet, the conference generally sees between 50 and 100 people attending.
Tickets for the conference are available at the Wheatland FCSS county office, as well as the Vault Cultural Collective. The program will run from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. A full list of topics and event description is available through the Wheatland FCSS website - https://www.wfcss.org/2024-womens-conference.html.
Wheatland County ASB
Wheatland County will be conducting the April 3, 2024, #WheatlandASB meeting at 9 a.m. in person at Wheatland County Council Chambers in accordance with the MGA. We will also have an additional option for people to join via teleconference. To join the call, please dial 403-917-1764 and when prompted, dial the pin 47001.
If you would like to make a comment or ask a question during the meeting pertaining to an agenda item, please send us a comment request ahead of time on our website below.
https://wheatlandcounty.ca/council-comment-request-form/
The full agenda package is available on https://bit.ly/3gy4vki
Higher River District - Rural Mental Wellness Day
Join us for our first rural mental wellness day! Stop by for a little inspiration or to learn about resources in our area.
On Saturday, March 23rd, 12-3 PM, (drop in style, no registration necessary) at the Nanton Community Memorial Centre 2204 18st, Nanton.
Free lunch for the first 50 Guests, catered by Georgie’s Café from 12 - 1.
12-1 pm: Lunch Social
1 - 2 pm: Keynote speakers, Chris Koch & Jody Seely will chat from 1-2 about living YOUR best life and ways to support friends and family with ‘HOW’S YOUR 5?’ five simple questions to starts conversations and help each other with everyday challenges.
12-3 pm: Health & Wellness Fair - stop by and visit local service providers such as counsellors, agencies and wellness programs.
For more details contact the Nanton Quality of Life Foundation (403) 646-2436 or visit highriverhealthfoundation.ca.
Alberta Elk Annual Convention
Alberta Elk Commission is scheduled to hold their Annual Convention on March 22 - 23, 2024 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Nisku, Alberta.
See link for more detail: https://www.albertaelk.com/events
Spring Tune Up: Health & Safety Fair
Event Details
Mark your calendar for the 7th Annual Spring Tune Up event, coming to the Lacombe Memorial Centre on March 21, 2024.
Anyone interested in their health, the environment and farm safety is invited to attend this free event, which will feature a variety of health, environmental and safety professionals.
Details can be found here, including:
Presentation schedule and topics
Vendors on site
All about the MAN VAN
GRO AGM
AGENDA:
GRO’s AGM – March 21, 2024
Join us at Hazel Bluff Hall for a day full of information!
9:00 – Doors open – Morning drinks and snacks
9:30 – 12:15 – Speakers (Freedom-Naples Multi 4-H Club, AgKnow, Canadian Seed Growers Association, and RCMP)
12:15 – 1:00 – Lunch
1:00 – Staff Reports, immediately followed by the AGM
The day will wrap with drinks, snacks and networking.
See link to register: https://gatewayresearch.org/upcoming_events/
At GRO we always have a lot of exciting things happening! See for yourself what we’re up to and what’s new. Hear from a variety of experts from all realms of agriculture. Ask lots of questions to better your understanding. Reconnect with neighbours and other producers. Educate yourself and make better decisions. Remember, we take the risk so you don’t have to!
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County of Grande Prairie Ag Show [Cont.]
[Continued Event] The Show feature exhibitors inside and outside the TARA Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Peace Crafts & Creations Show & Sale goes the same three days and times. The Michener Allen Kids Auction goes Friday at 1 p.m. in the foyer of the TARA Centre.
There is no admission charge to attend any of the events.
AGRICULTURE SERVICES ANNUAL SUPPER
Join us for a great evening of entertainment at the Agriculture Services Annual Supper on Friday, March 8 at the Anselmo Community Hall.
County of Grande Prairie Ag Show
The Show feature exhibitors inside and outside the TARA Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The Peace Crafts & Creations Show & Sale goes the same three days and times. The Michener Allen Kids Auction goes Friday at 1 p.m. in the foyer of the TARA Centre.
There is no admission charge to attend any of the events.
Work-Life Balance in Rural Canada
Work-life balance affects various aspects of our quality of life. How we view work-life balance might look different in a rural setting compared to an urban setting. Understanding these differences can help rural businesses, community organizations and municipalities support it with their own expertise to build a positive quality of life in rural communities. Join us to discuss the different factors that affect work-life balance in rural Canada.
CAFA Alberta Farm Advisor Update
Registration for Alberta Farm Advisor Update on 2/22/2024 8:00 AM.
Untitled Event
The 2024 AIDA Conference ‘WHEN IN DROUGHT‘is taking place February 5 th to 7 th, 2024.
CARA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Program Coordinator, Crystal Fullerton, will be guest-speaking on the topic, “Being Resilient during Stressful Times” at the CARA annual general meeting.
Intercropping in the Peace | Agriculture Summit
Program Director, Linda Hunt, will be guest-speaking on the topic, “Being Resilient during Stressful Times.” during this event.
ALBERTA GOAT ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson will be presenting at this year’s AGA Convention. The 2023 theme is “Back to Our Roots, Moving Forward.”
ALBERTA SHEEP BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION SYMPOSIUM
Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson will be presenting at the 2023 Alberta Sheep Breeders’ Association Symposium on Saturday, October 21st from 1:30PM - 3:00PM on Mental Health Resilience.
AGRICULTURE APPRECIATION EVENT in BEAVER COUNTY
Join us to celebrate agriculture in Beaver County! Come out to the Bruce Curling Rink on August 18th to enjoy a free dinner, and a special guest speaker - Linda Hunt from AgKnow.
For more information please contact Beaver County at 780-663-3730