Articles for category Agricultural Events
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
SOLD OUT. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER TO BE ON A WAITLIST.This hot, sought out event sells out fast; register today for the annual Rocky View County Agricultural Tour. This event is a day-long bus tour that will take you to various farms and ag-businesses in the northeast area of the County! You will Read More...
Monday, May 29, 2023
The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) funding expired on March 31, 2023. To support continued innovation, growth and prosperity, the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) launched its programs to replace the CAP program - a five‐year (2023-2028), $3.5-billion Read More...
Monday, May 29, 2023
Foxtail barley is a native bunchgrass found throughout Canada, primarily in moist or saline depressions but can also occur in cultivated fields, roadsides, waste lands, and lawn. It is a perennial plant, greenish purple in colour with round, hollow stems, and swollen nodes. The unique seed head has Read More...
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Join Rocky View County for an Agricultural Workshop! These educational workshops are designed to support rural life in the County. Registration is required. Be sure to check back to this page as registration details will be added to each workshop closer to its start date. Current EventsGrazing Read More...
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
Register now for Rocky View County’s annual Agricultural Tour—a day-long tour featuring farms and ag-businesses in the southeast area of the County!This year’s tour will feature Calgary Farmyard, Winter’s Turkeys Farm, Alberta Carriage Supply and Decisive Farming by Telus Agriculture, and other Read More...
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Register now for Rocky View County’s annual Agricultural Tour—a day-long tour featuring farms and ag-businesses in the northwest area of the County.This year’s tour will feature Souto Farms, Long Run Ranch Beef, Glengary Bison and Woolliams Farms, and other topics that are important to Alberta’s Read More...
Wednesday, February 7, 2018
“Good News Stories – Agriculture & the Environment”Date: Friday, March 9, 2018Location: Cochrane RancheHouseRegistration opens at noon, featured speakers begin at 1:00 p.m.More information Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
What money do you have to invest in your local food business? What type of financing fits your business? How much credit should you carry? Join Ron Lyons as he demystifies the finance puzzle that many small agri-food producers, processors and local food entrepreneurs face as they grow their Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
This conference is designed for all women in agriculture. The program emphasizes key leadership skills and developmental opportunities. Capitalize on your opportunities to network with women in agriculture and learn skills and tools from experts in their field.Date: March 26-27, 2018Location: Hyatt Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
“A New Era in Agriculture” features first-rate speakers and an exciting, timely agenda. Informal talks at coffee, mealtime, and at day’s end are often valuable too, not only to the producers but for the industry as well. Your presence can only add to the influence of the organizations.Date: March Read More...
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
This workshop provides new or potential dwarf sour cherry and Haskap producers with a detailed outline of all aspects of production in Alberta. Sessions include information on production, including varieties, establishment, maintenance and harvest, as well as the economics of dwarf sour cherries and Read More...