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November 21, 2024
Grower Engagement Meeting – Lethbridge
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy,...
Lethbridge - AB
November 26, 2024
Grower Engagement Meeting – Lacombe
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy,...
Lacombe - AB
November 28, 2024
Grower Engagement Meeting – Camrose
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy,...
Camrose - AB
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Canola Week 2023
Calgary AB
Canola Week is a merger of Keith Downey’s Canola Industry Meeting (est. 1970), Wilf Keller’s Canola Innovation Day (est. 2003), and the Canola Council of Canada’s Canola Discovery Forum (est. […]
Grower Engagement Meeting – Fairview
Fairview Alberta
Learn about Alberta Canola’s investments in research, active policy files, and outreach to consumers and educators. Plus guest speakers on canola agronomy and farm safety.
Free
Grower Engagement Meeting – Westlock
Westlock Alberta
Learn about Alberta Canola’s investments in research, active policy files, and outreach to consumers and educators. Plus guest speakers on canola agronomy and farm safety.
Free
Grower Engagement Meeting – Web Broadcast
Join Dianne Finstad for a Conversation with Alberta Canola and learn what the commission is doing to help farmers succeed
Free
Irrigated Crop Production Update 2024
Lethbridge AB
Irrigated Crop Production Update 2024 is SOLD OUT. Created in collaboration with industry, farmers, government and academic partners, Lethbridge College is ready to welcome you to this one-day conference on […]
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Alberta Canola Conference & Research Symposium
Grande Prairie AB
Great conference speakers, the 34th Annual General Meeting, and the Research Symposium are coming to the Peace Country!
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Alberta Canola’s 34th Annual General Meeting
Grande Prairie AB
Join Alberta Canola’s AGM in person in Grande Prairie or watch the live web broadcast.
FCC Business Planning for Successful Farm Management
Sherwood Park Alberta
Join FCC for a full-day, interactive workshop to help you develop a business plan that sets you and your farm up for success. Rick Burton, a Senior Manager with MNP, […]
Free
BRRG – Crop Production Workshop
Daysland Alberta
Speakers include Marissa Robitaille Balog from the Canola Council of Canada and Neil Blue from Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation
CAD15
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2024 CrossRoads Crop Conference
Calgary AB
CrossRoads features keynote speakers, talks by industry experts on continued successful crop production in Western Canada, and a chance to socialize, network, and share ideas with your peers in the […]
FCC Young Farmer Summit – Lethbridge
Lethbridge AB
Join FCC and other producers under 40 to sharpen your farm management practices and build personal and professional growth. Connect and re-connect with your peers and community.
Peace Ag Update 2024
Fairview Alberta
Join NPARA for a day of insightful discussions and updates at the Peace Ag Update, your gateway to the latest advancements in agronomy. Whether you’re a seasoned agronomist, a farmer, […]
FCC Young Farmer Summit – Camrose
Camrose AB
Join FCC and other producers under 40 to sharpen your farm management practices and build personal and professional growth. Connect and re-connect with your peers and community.
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2024 Farming Smarter Conference & Trade Show
Lethbridge AB
Farming Smarter’s Conference & Trade Show brings the brightest minds and innovative thinkers of southern Alberta’s agriculture community together for two days of engaging presentations and deep conversation.
CAD250 – CAD399
The Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop
Red Deer AB
This Farm Management Canada event is designed to help producers improve their business practices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to achieve results: Assess, […]
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Driving demand: What the Clean Fuel Regulations mean for Canadian canola farmers
Online
The Canadian canola industry has a big opportunity to meet growing demand for canola-based biofuels as we look to implement the Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR). Join us for an informative […]
The Seeding Success: Farm Business Practices Assessment Workshop
Lethbridge AB
This Farm Management Canada event is designed to help producers improve their business practices by combining self-assessment and action plan development with access to support resources to achieve results: Assess, […]
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Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop – Lethbridge
Lethbridge Alberta
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and presenting partners MNP, AFSC, and Alberta Canola to help make meaningful progress in their farm […]
$42 – $105
Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop – Grande Prairie
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Dentons, and Alberta Canola to help make meaningful progress in […]
CAD42 – CAD105
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Celebrating Women in Agriculture: Wellness, Safety and Leadership
Online , Canada
A forum discussing and celebrating the valuable contributions of women in agriculture regarding wellness, safety, and leadership.
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Canola Utilization Forum
Online
Join us for the Canola Utilization Forum as we convene the value chain to review canola supply and disposition, global canola demand outlook, crop updates and market development and market […]
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Pesticide Applicator Workshop – Online
Online
March 21 is your annual opportunity to pick up Pesticide Applicator and CCA credits from home or the office at Farming Smarter’s Pesticide Applicator Workshop! Listen to the latest updates […]
CAD199
GRO’s Annual General Meeting
Join Gateway Research Organization for guest speakers, lunch, staff reports and the annual general meeting.
NPARA Annual General Meeting
NPARA will present an overview of current and future projects, reveal our 2023 Annual Report, a short business meeting and a guest speaker presentation from Crabbie Goat Distillery.
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AgriStability and AgriInvest under the Sustainable CAP
Online
Join us to learn about the new changes to the AgriInvest Program that will be coming in the 2025 program year and how you may benefit from participating.
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SARDA Liming Workshops
3 locatons in the Peace region
Join SARDA at 1 of 3 locations for a free workshop. Sources, Rates & Application Costs. Soil Assessment & In-Field variability. Crop Responses to Lime & Wood Ash.
Northern Rural Chicks – Women’s Day 2024
Falher AB
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a day filled with amazing guest speakers including Megz Reynolds of DoMoreAg, Tyler Smith, Anne & May Design Co., Nikita Rose RD MSc
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Keep it Clean 2024 Product Advisory Webinar
Online
The webinar will also provide an overview of the 2024 Keep it Clean Product Advisory, covering the product and crop combinations that may cause market risks for cereals and pulses. The presentation will wrap up with a discussion covering the importance of best practices for pesticide application throughout the growing season.
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Agricultural Equipment Safety and the Right to Repair Forum
Online
Join the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association to discuss the Right to Repair legislation as it applies to agricultural equipment. Hear from an agricultural engineer, a producer, a policy advisor and an agricultural safety expert as they discuss what impacts the right to repair has on farmers and repairing agriculture equipment safely.
Alberta Grains Plot2Farm Field Day
Bow Island AB
Join Alberta Grains to learn how Plot2Farm's on-farm research boosts your crop yield and quality with practical, farm-ready protocols!
Milk River Ridge Field Tour – Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab
Milk River AB
Alberta AgriSystems Living Lab Water Field Tour on June 19th in Southern Alberta. Spend time with other producers and learn about water resource management for grazing, wetland restoration projects and more water related resources.
68th Annual Beaverlodge Beekeepers’ Field Day
Beaverlodge AB
All are invited to this free, one-day event to learn about AAFC’s current bee research, trends and topics in beekeeping, and the vital role bees play in agriculture.
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Farming Smarter 2024 Field School
Lethbridge AB
Join Farming Smarter on June 26 & 27 (register for 1 or 2 days) to tour their research projects and to meet with tradeshow partners and engage with other attendees in-between tours.
Peace Country Field Day
Saddle Hills County
Speakers include Kelly Turkington and Jennifer Otani from AAFC and Jason Casselman from the Canola Council of Canada
Keep it Clean 2024 Follow The Label Webinar
Online
Keep it Clean is hosting a webinar on July 10 at 11:00 a.m. CDT, featuring timely pre-harvest tips and tools to protect the marketability of Canada’s canola, cereal and pulse crops. During the webinar, our experts will discuss proper staging for pre-harvest glyphosate application, the importance of following pre-harvest intervals for crop protection products and scouting for disease.
CEU credits are eligible for CCAs.
Lethbridge Research & Development Centre Open House 2024
Lethbridge AB
This in-person event will showcase cutting-edge research in various fields. Meet our team of experts, explore interactive exhibits, and learn about the latest advancements in agriculture research. Don't miss this opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at our facility. Mark your calendars and come discover the future with us!
All ages welcome. Food trucks on site.
Register today to get up-to- date details of the event.
University of Alberta Crop Science Field Day
Join UofA for a look at their latest in crop science research and varieties with tours and presentations. Visitors are invited to South Campus (Edmonton) for the morning and/or the St Albert Research Station for the afternoon.
Coffee & Crops with SARDA Ag Research
High Prairie AB
Speakers include Jason Casselman from the Canola Council of Canada
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Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day – Lakeland College
Vermilion AB
Experience high-quality learning opportunities through expert-led sessions, interactive demonstrations, and valuable networking with producers, agronomists, and industry professionals. This is your chance to exchange knowledge and adopt the latest best management practices in cropping systems.
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Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day – SARDA Ag Research
Donnelly AB
Experience high-quality learning opportunities through expert-led sessions, interactive demonstrations, and valuable networking with producers, agronomists, and industry professionals. This is your chance to exchange knowledge and adopt the latest best management practices in cropping systems.
CARA – Summer Crop Tour
Acadia Valley & Oyen AB
Join Canola Council agronomy specialists along with fellow agronomists, researchers and farmers for a tour of CARA research plots including seeding and fertility trials and kochia control.
Pulse and Oilseed Field Day
Barrhead County Alberta, Canada
Join the Gateway Research Organization for a Pulse and Oilseed Field Day of learning and networking in the fields!
AgSmart 2024
Olds AB
AgSmart, proudly produced by Olds College, is a must-see educational expo focused on data and technology across the agriculture industry. Taking place July 30 & 31, 2024 at Olds College, where producers and industry gather to learn by seeing the latest innovations being demonstrated, hearing from industry experts and engaging with leading innovation focused exhibits.
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Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day
Alberta Crop Diagnostic Day – AgSmart
Olds AB
Experience high-quality learning opportunities through expert-led sessions, interactive demonstrations, and valuable networking with producers, agronomists, and industry professionals. This is your chance to exchange knowledge and adopt the latest best management practices in cropping systems.
NPARA Farm & Field July Tour
NPARA Research Farm
Guest Speakers include Dr. Syama Chatterton – Researcher and plant pathologist for pulse & special crops and Jennifer Otani – Pest Management Scientist with AAFC Beaverlodge
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CARA – Summer Crop Tour
Consort AB
Join Canola Council agronomy specialists along with fellow agronomists, researchers and farmers for a tour of CARA research plots including seeding and fertility trials and kochia control.
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Pre-Harvest and Desiccation Sprays with Tom Wolf
Online
Dense canopies provide some of the most challenging conditions for spray coverage. This webinar will discuss impacts of travel speed, water volume, and droplet size on canopy penetration, and discuss means of measuring the likely outcome of a spray setup. The time of day is also important for some sprays, and the pros and cons of choosing daytime vs night-time sprays will be discussed. Spot sprays are showing potential in desiccation and pre-harvest, and we discuss various systems available on the market.
Intro to Suicide Prevention for Ag (Virtual Workshop)
Online
This agriculture-specific suicide awareness and prevention workshop is a 2 hour webinar that will provide participants with a general understanding of suicide risk in the community and workplace. This workshop provides four (4) steps for on-the-farm/on-the-job suicide prevention. The trainer will provide information, tools, resources, and sample scenarios relevant to the agriculture industry. After this workshop, participants will have the basic tools to know how to prepare, respond, inform, and debrief when interacting with a person with thoughts of suicide in the community or their workplace.
Forages & Winter Feeding Field Day – Alberta AgriSystems Living Labs
Clearwater County AB
Join Us and other producers on September 11th to learn more about forages, bale grazing, swath grazing, and much more!
Agriculture Update for Professionals – Edmonton
Edmonton AB
Alberta Canola is proud to support this professional development opportunity for accountants, lawyers, and other farm management advisors who serve clients in the farming community. Each year the program focuses on the latest information for tax and farm transition planning.
Agriculture Update for Professionals – Online
Online
Alberta Canola is proud to support this professional development opportunity for accountants, lawyers, and other farm management advisors who serve clients in the farming community. Each year the program focuses on the latest information for tax and farm transition planning.
Agriculture Update for Professionals – Red Deer
Red Deer AB
Alberta Canola is proud to support this professional development opportunity for accountants, lawyers, and other farm management advisors who serve clients in the farming community. Each year the program focuses on the latest information for tax and farm transition planning.
Agriculture Update for Professionals – Calgary
Calgary AB
Alberta Canola is proud to support this professional development opportunity for accountants, lawyers, and other farm management advisors who serve clients in the farming community. Each year the program focuses on the latest information for tax and farm transition planning.
Night out in November – 1st Annual Porch Light Mental Wellness Society Gala
Olds AB
The 1st Annual Porch Light Mental Wellness Society Gala is being held to raise money for AgKnow - Alberta Farm Mental Health Network.
Through an evening of celebration featuring a dance, live and silent auctions and an outstanding keynote speaker Brett Gardiner, this event aims to raise funds to help AgKnow continue to offer free counselling sessions for those in rural communities within Alberta.
Farm Strong: Mental health and resilience strategies for farming families
Online
Join FCC for a free, four-part virtual series celebrating women in agriculture. Bestselling author and resilience expert, Karen Dean to hear practical strategies and heartfelt stories to help partners in farming support each other through mental health struggles.
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Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop – Red Deer
Red Deer AB
Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola, Dentons and Ritchie Bros to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.
This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each others' concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.
Intro to Suicide Prevention for Ag (Virtual Workshop)
Online
This agriculture-specific suicide awareness and prevention workshop is a 2 hour webinar that will provide participants with a general understanding of suicide risk in the community and workplace. This workshop provides four (4) steps for on-the-farm/on-the-job suicide prevention. The trainer will provide information, tools, resources, and sample scenarios relevant to the agriculture industry. After this workshop, participants will have the basic tools to know how to prepare, respond, inform, and debrief when interacting with a person with thoughts of suicide in the community or their workplace.
Team Alberta Crops Breakfast
Red Deer AB
Join Team Alberta Crops for a free breakfast during Agri-Trade plus guest speakers and policy updates.
Agricultural Excellence Conference
Abbotsford-Chilliwack BC
AgEx is the only national event in Canada dedicated exclusively to bringing farm management and health and safety thought leaders, experts and enthusiasts together to build our collective capacity for resilience, sustainable growth, and prosperity. What sets AgEx apart is our commitment to interactive learning.
How women can be the change for their finances
Online
Join FCC for a free, four-part virtual series celebrating women in agriculture. Money is a resource, but there's often more wrapped up in how we think about it. Many of us have had some unhealthy financial habits modelled by family members as we grew up.
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Grower Engagement Meeting – Lethbridge
Lethbridge AB
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy, research, and public promotion work that Alberta Canola does on behalf of growers.
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Grower Engagement Meeting – Lacombe
Lacombe AB
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy, research, and public promotion work that Alberta Canola does on behalf of growers.
Agronomics, Markets & Futures: Unlocking the Economics of Agriculture
Manning AB
NPARA invites you to learn from Neil Blue and industry experts to take your operation to the next level!
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Grower Engagement Meeting – Camrose
Camrose AB
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy, research, and public promotion work that Alberta Canola does on behalf of growers.
Canola Week 2024
Saskatoon SK
Canola Week 2024 will provide updates on the state of the canola industry in Canada, agronomic challenges and successes, and the latest canola innovations. Mark your calendars and plan to join canola growers, researchers and other industry stakeholders at this three-day event. Canola Week 2024 will be a hybrid event with the in-person portion hosted at TCU Place in Saskatoon,
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Grower Engagement Meeting – Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie AB
Join us for a Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy, research, and public promotion work that Alberta Canola does on behalf of growers.
2024 Global Crop Production Conference – Online
Online
Join Farming Smarter and connect with agronomy experts around the world and hear ideas you can apply locally
FCC Young Farmer Summit
Red Deer AB
Join FCC for a free, full-day event for farmers under 40 to have fun and explore the business side of farming. Learn from industry experts, connect with peers and gain insights to take your operation to the next level. Topics include transition planning, business management, mental health and more.
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Grower Engagement Meeting – Online Broadcast
Online
Join host Dianne Finstad for an online Grower Engagement Meeting and learn more about the policy, advocacy, research, and public promotion work that Alberta Canola does on behalf of growers.
Women’s role managing HR on family-owned farms
Online
Join FCC for a free, four-part virtual series celebrating women in agriculture. Women have an important role to play when managing HR on the farm. In this session, Viktoria Schuler will share effective Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies and tools to help you balance business goals with family dynamics for long-term success
FCC – Business Planning for Successful Farm Management
Camrose AB
Join FCC for a free, full-day workshop to help you develop a solid business plan. Gain actionable insights to help you better understand financial ratios, business planning, and strategy development - the core pieces every plan needs. Don't miss this opportunity to set your farm business up for success.
Proactive transition planning: Empowering family, business, and legacy
Online
Join FCC for a free, four-part virtual series celebrating women in agriculture. Annessa Good-Hassard knows firsthand the complexities and family dynamics around farm transition. Raised on her family’s mixed farm, she and her husband recently became the successors of their operation.
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Alberta Canola’s 35th Annual General Meeting
Red Deer AB
Alberta Canola 35th Annual General Meeting will be held during the Alberta Canola Conference in Red Deer & available online.
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Alberta Canola Conference, AGM, & Research Symposium
Red Deer AB
Save the dates! The Alberta Canola Conference, featuring the Annual General Meeting and Research Symposium. January 22 & 23, 2025 in Red Deer, Alberta.
FCC Young Farmer Summit
Strathmore AB
Join FCC for a free, full-day event for farmers under 40 to have fun and explore the business side of farming. Learn from industry experts, connect with peers and gain insights to take your operation to the next level. Topics include transition planning, business management, mental health and more.
CrossRoads Crop Conference
Edmonton AB
CrossRoads Crop Conference, a premier agricultural event held annually in western Canada, serving as a pivotal intersection for farmers and industry experts alike. With a primary focus on the unique challenges and opportunities faced by farmers in the region, CrossRoads is designed to empower attendees with cutting-edge insights, technological advancements, and sustainable practices crucial for modern farming.
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2025 Farming Smarter Conference & Trade Show
Lethbridge AB
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!
2025 Canadian Crops Convention,
Edmonton AB
The Canadian Crops Convention is an annual event hosted each March by the Canola Council of Canada and the Canada Grains Council. This event attracts people from across the grain, oilseed, pulse and special crop value chains to network, coordinate and dialogue; discuss and gain insight into advancements and trends in agriculture; and be inspired to continue a collaborative approach to advance the growth and profitability of the broader Canadian crops sector.
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Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop – Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie AB
Bridging the Gap seeks to help bridge the gap between generations of farmers to provide Canada’s farming future with the best chance for success.
The Bridging the Gap Workshop welcomes farm families to work with Farm Management Canada and our presenting partners MNP, AFSC, Alberta Canola, Dentons and Ritchie Bros to help make meaningful progress in their farm transition journey.
This workshop is uniquely designed to engage multiple generations working together on the family farm in meaningful discussions to better understand each others' concerns and considerations for the future of the farm.
Canola Leaders
Edmonton AB
The Canola Leaders event is an invitation only event for 20 young farmers (or farmers that are young in their leadership journey) from across Alberta each year in March. It is also open to a limited number of participants from the industry including those planning to return to the farm.
This Alberta Canola event is designed to enhance the leadership skills of the participants for the benefit of their farming operations and the rural communities where they live and farm. Follow the link to learn more about the program and how to apply.