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.

Date: July 30, 2024
Location: Olds College Campus

AFSC has partnered with AgSmart to present The Dish, an informative session which will equip farmers with the diverse tools and strategies they need to navigate the complexities of agricultural risk management.

Join AFSC to “get the dish” from keynote speakers Todd Ormann, vice president of Development at Olds College, and AJ Gill, director of Agriculture Risk Management Resources at MNP, along with panellists Nathan Archer, grain farmer, Ruger Farms Ltd, and

Craig Ference, Double F Farms, Ference Land & Cattle Corp, Kirriemui

Attendees will learn about the changing face of agriculture, consumer preferences, and the role of technology and global trade in agriculture and analyze the implications of these themes on risk management in agriculture, examining various strategies and tools to mitigate risk effectively.

Our panellists will connect the coverage options of insurance with management practices and cattle producer realities.

Join us at The Dish. Get your tickets before they sell out! To claim your free tickets, register with the promo code: AFSCDISH24

Private Event – Pre-Registration Required, even if you already have an AgSmart ticket – Non-Transferable Invitation – Limited Capacity

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

Date: August 2, 2024
Location: Sterlingville Farms, Acme, Mountain View County

Join us for an insightful discussion on the feasibility and benefits of farming with fewer inputs while enhancing soil health for increased profitability in Alberta. Learn from the experiences of two innovative farms and gain key considerations for implementation in Alberta.

Event Highlights:

• Economic Outcomes and Considerations and Potential Outcomes:
  • Cost analysis and profitability
  • Long-term sustainability

Field Tour:

• Equipment and parts of Stirlingville Farms

Discussion of Challenges and Successes:

• Dialogue with two highly knowledgeable farming operations sharing their real-world experiences

Speakers:

Ian and Di Haggerty, Western Australia

The Haggerty family manages over 60,000 acres, producing wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale, mixed legumes, multispecies pastures/hay, merino meat, wool, and breeding animals. After years of conventional farming, they realized their system was vulnerable to dry seasons, and input costs were increasing without corresponding productivity gains. Ian and Di will share insights from their journey to optimize the microbiome integrity of soil, plants, animals, and ultimately the human microbiome leading to out performing district yields on land with marginal soil and erratic rainfall.

The Good Family, Stirlingville Farms, Acme, Alberta

Stirlingville Farms, a century farm, is operated by Lindsey and Kim Good, along with Lindsey’s parents Gerry and Ruth. They have cultivated various crops over the years, including wheat, canola, peas, fava beans, soybeans, chickpeas, and lupins. The Goods have also experimented with fall-seeded crops and cover crops, contributing to their innovative approach.

Join us as we explore:

• The feasibility of farming with fewer inputs
• Enhancing soil health for increased profitability
• Key considerations for implementation in Alberta
• Potential limitations and economic outcomes

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced farmers and industry experts about the future of profitable farming in Alberta.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: August 6, 2024
Location: Red Deer County

Join us for an exclusive open house event hosted by Harvey Hollman, featuring his groundbreaking 25 30′ x 300′ research plots!

These meticulously designed plots showcase the nutrient value and volume required to produce high-quality animal feed for healthier livestock. Throughout the day, you’ll have access to real-time data for each plot.

Some key information about the plots:

• Field scale plot tour for AnnelidaSoil Solution, Omex Canada, EcoTea Biologicals and AdvangeAg on 30’ wide by 300’ long plots one plot is 15’ x 300’ which is a hay crop.
• Plots are Brown oats, Renegade barley and 4010 peas and underside to a hay mix of 60% legumes and 40% grasses.
• This land has not seen any synthetic fertilizer since 2009

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore and learn from an impressive array of research plots!

Date: August 8, 2024
Location: Revrok Farm, Clearwater County

Join us and Andrew Korver at his family’s farm, where you will witness his innovative method for rejuvenating pasture land.

Andrew is committed to implementing a grazing-based system that not only supports soil health but also ensures the sustainability of his family’s land for generations to come. Discover firsthand how the Korver family has used cover crops and high-density Amp grazing to revive their pasture land. During the pasture walk, Andrew will openly discuss the challenges he has faced and the expected positive outcomes of this transformative project.

This project aims to enhance soil biology and increase water infiltration while simultaneously producing high-quality feed. The planned approach involves high-density Amp grazing, which has proven successful on most of our perennial pastures. Witness the impact as 35 cows with 36 calves are introduced, maintaining a stocking density of approximately 40,000 – 50,000 pounds per acre and being moved twice a day.

Seize this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be inspired by Andrew’s innovative approach towards sustainable agriculture!

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.

Date: July 30, 2024
Location: Olds College Campus

AFSC has partnered with AgSmart to present The Dish, an informative session which will equip farmers with the diverse tools and strategies they need to navigate the complexities of agricultural risk management.

Join AFSC to “get the dish” from keynote speakers Todd Ormann, vice president of Development at Olds College, and AJ Gill, director of Agriculture Risk Management Resources at MNP, along with panellists Nathan Archer, grain farmer, Ruger Farms Ltd, and

Craig Ference, Double F Farms, Ference Land & Cattle Corp, Kirriemui

Attendees will learn about the changing face of agriculture, consumer preferences, and the role of technology and global trade in agriculture and analyze the implications of these themes on risk management in agriculture, examining various strategies and tools to mitigate risk effectively.

Our panellists will connect the coverage options of insurance with management practices and cattle producer realities.

Join us at The Dish. Get your tickets before they sell out! To claim your free tickets, register with the promo code: AFSCDISH24

Private Event – Pre-Registration Required, even if you already have an AgSmart ticket – Non-Transferable Invitation – Limited Capacity

Date: August 2, 2024
Location: Sterlingville Farms, Acme, Mountain View County

Join us for an insightful discussion on the feasibility and benefits of farming with fewer inputs while enhancing soil health for increased profitability in Alberta. Learn from the experiences of two innovative farms and gain key considerations for implementation in Alberta.

Event Highlights:

• Economic Outcomes and Considerations and Potential Outcomes:
  • Cost analysis and profitability
  • Long-term sustainability

Field Tour:

• Equipment and parts of Stirlingville Farms

Discussion of Challenges and Successes:

• Dialogue with two highly knowledgeable farming operations sharing their real-world experiences

Speakers:

Ian and Di Haggerty, Western Australia

The Haggerty family manages over 60,000 acres, producing wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale, mixed legumes, multispecies pastures/hay, merino meat, wool, and breeding animals. After years of conventional farming, they realized their system was vulnerable to dry seasons, and input costs were increasing without corresponding productivity gains. Ian and Di will share insights from their journey to optimize the microbiome integrity of soil, plants, animals, and ultimately the human microbiome leading to out performing district yields on land with marginal soil and erratic rainfall.

The Good Family, Stirlingville Farms, Acme, Alberta

Stirlingville Farms, a century farm, is operated by Lindsey and Kim Good, along with Lindsey’s parents Gerry and Ruth. They have cultivated various crops over the years, including wheat, canola, peas, fava beans, soybeans, chickpeas, and lupins. The Goods have also experimented with fall-seeded crops and cover crops, contributing to their innovative approach.

Join us as we explore:

• The feasibility of farming with fewer inputs
• Enhancing soil health for increased profitability
• Key considerations for implementation in Alberta
• Potential limitations and economic outcomes

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experienced farmers and industry experts about the future of profitable farming in Alberta.

Lunch will be provided.

Date: August 6, 2024
Location: Red Deer County

Join us for an exclusive open house event hosted by Harvey Hollman, featuring his groundbreaking 25 30′ x 300′ research plots!

These meticulously designed plots showcase the nutrient value and volume required to produce high-quality animal feed for healthier livestock. Throughout the day, you’ll have access to real-time data for each plot.

Some key information about the plots:

• Field scale plot tour for AnnelidaSoil Solution, Omex Canada, EcoTea Biologicals and AdvangeAg on 30’ wide by 300’ long plots one plot is 15’ x 300’ which is a hay crop.
• Plots are Brown oats, Renegade barley and 4010 peas and underside to a hay mix of 60% legumes and 40% grasses.
• This land has not seen any synthetic fertilizer since 2009

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to explore and learn from an impressive array of research plots!

Date: August 8, 2024
Location: Revrok Farm, Clearwater County

Join us and Andrew Korver at his family’s farm, where you will witness his innovative method for rejuvenating pasture land.

Andrew is committed to implementing a grazing-based system that not only supports soil health but also ensures the sustainability of his family’s land for generations to come. Discover firsthand how the Korver family has used cover crops and high-density Amp grazing to revive their pasture land. During the pasture walk, Andrew will openly discuss the challenges he has faced and the expected positive outcomes of this transformative project.

This project aims to enhance soil biology and increase water infiltration while simultaneously producing high-quality feed. The planned approach involves high-density Amp grazing, which has proven successful on most of our perennial pastures. Witness the impact as 35 cows with 36 calves are introduced, maintaining a stocking density of approximately 40,000 – 50,000 pounds per acre and being moved twice a day.

Seize this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be inspired by Andrew’s innovative approach towards sustainable agriculture!