GWFA Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Technology & Forages Field Day with Olds College
Date: July 24, 2024
Location: Madden Community Hall, Madden & Pitstra Farms
Join Us & Olds College to discover the future of pasture management at our interactive field day!
Laio Sobrinho, Research Manager, and Brianna Gratton, Techgronomist at Olds College, will demonstrate and discuss the technologies being studied at the Smart Farm. They will showcase the rising plate meter, water level sensors, electric fence monitors, and nitrate meter, and explain how these tools can be used to improve pasture management and support rotational grazing practices.
Attendees will start the day at Pitstra Farms for a field tour where they will have the opportunity to see these technologies in action. In the afternoon participants can enjoy presentations about the Nutrition Composition of Alberta Pastures Research by Abby Redman, and Specialty Forages by Grant Lastiwka.
Attendees will receive a complimentary nitrate test kit! Lunch will be provided.
AgSmart Educational Expo
Date: July 30 & 31, 2024
Location: Olds College Campus
Join us July 30 & 31 for AgSmart, a must-see educational expo focused on data and technology across the agriculture industry.
The unique expo format brings the conference outdoors, showcasing why it makes sense to invest in equipment and technology to capture data and how to implement that data to increase productivity and profitability for farm operations. This year the educational expo will feature 40+ expert educational sessions, field scale demos, 110+ crop plots, 100+ interactive exhibits and a variety of special events.
Tickets start at $45, use promo code GWFA24 for 15% off at AgSmartOlds.ca
In case you missed one of our webinars…
Upcoming Events
annual general meeting
Date: June 27, 2024
Location: Cork & Crate Estates, RR2, Site 15, Olds, AB (Blue Sign: 32041 RR21)
The Board of Directors invites you to join us for our Annual General Meeting on June 27 at the Cork and Crate Estates in Olds.
We’ll be sharing an update on our strategic goals, financials, and past and future activities of the association.
If you are interested in running for a seat on our Board of Directors, please contact Tatyana or the current Chair, Abby-Ann Redman for more information. Our Board is a dynamic group of producers who are committed to promoting sustainable forage and livestock practices. We offer opportunities for development, networking, and leadership.
AGM will be followed by GWFA Open House (4 p.m. – 6 p.m.) and Dinner and Program starting at 6 p.m.
Cheers to 40 years!
Date: June 27, 2024
Time: Open House – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. BBQ Dinner – 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Location: Cork & Crate Estates, RR2, Site 15, Olds, AB (Blue Sign: 32041 RR21)
Join us in celebrating the Grey Wooded Forage Association’s 40th anniversary with a special family-friendly event!
As we commemorate four decades of promoting sustainable forage and livestock production practices, we invite you and your family to gather for an evening of delicious food and great company. Visit with old friends and make some new ones! Everyone is invited!
No celebration is complete without music and laughter! Enjoy a live performance by Dustin Farr, while participating in various activities including a petting zoo during our open house!
Indulge in a delicious BBQ dinner, catered by one of our members, Tom Jackson of Kodiak BBQ.
Accommodations are available for those who try our specialty cocktails. More information is available when purchasing tickets.
🎫Get your tickets today and create lasting memories at the Grey Wooded Forage Association’s 40th-anniversary open house and dinner.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening celebrating GWFA and agricultural leaders!
Soil Builders School with Dr. David Johnson and Hui-Chun Su
Date: July 3, 2024
Location: Forshee Hall, Rimbey
🌱 Join Us for Field Day and learn how to Build a Johnson-Su Bioreactor!
Dive into the innovative world of soil biology with our live demonstration on how to build your very own Johnson-Su Bioreactor. Led by its developers, Dr. Johnson and his wife, Hui-Chun Su, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to create this cutting-edge composting system, designed to accelerate decomposition and enhance nutrient cycling in your soil.
Discover the incredible benefits of incorporating a Johnson-Su Bioreactor into your gardening or farming practices. From increased soil fertility to improved water retention and reduced dependency on synthetic fertilizers, this revolutionary system offers a sustainable solution for building healthy and resilient soil.
Don’t miss out on your chance to receive a complimentary water infiltration kit by registering today! Act fast, as supplies are limited!
Check out the video of Shorty Fensky talking about his adaptation of the Johnson-Su Bioreactor!
Technology & Forages Field Day with Olds College
Date: July 24, 2024
Location: Madden Community Hall, Madden
Join Us & Olds College to discover the future of pasture management at our interactive field day!
Laio Sobrinho, Research Manager, and Brianna Gratton, Techgronomist at Olds College, will demonstrate and discuss the technologies being studied at the Smart Farm. They will showcase the rising plate meter, water level sensors, electric fence monitors, and nitrate meter, and explain how these tools can be used to improve pasture management and support rotational grazing practices.
Attendees will start the day at Pitstra Farms for a field tour where they will have the opportunity to see these technologies in action. In the afternoon participants can enjoy presentations about the Nutrition Composition of Alberta Pastures Research by Abby Redman, and Specialty Forages by Grant Lastiwka.
Lunch will be provided.