Ag Workshops to Expand Your Knowledge
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Each year, our Agriculture Services Team organizes a variety of workshops designed to provide valuable information to our community. Whether you're interested in gardening tips or learning how to maintain your septic system, there's something for everyone. Below is a list of upcoming workshops, with even more to come as the season progresses. Stay tuned—you won’t want to miss these engaging and informative events!
Ladies Livestock Workshop
Friday, January 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Acme Hall, Acme, AB
This workshop is designed for women involved in or interested in managing livestock. It was developed to encourage and educate women in the livestock business and to facilitate the opportunity to expand their professional networks.
For more information and to purchase your ticket,
click here.
Living in the Natural Environment
Friday, February 7, 5:00 pm – 9:00pm
Cochrane RancheHouse
This workshop brings together members of rural and urban communities, government and non-agricultural residents together to initiate discussion. Presentation topics are intended to be thought-provoking, interesting, relevant to the surrounding landscape and the people that live there. For more information and to purchase your ticket
click here.
Ranching Opportunities
Wednesday, February 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Pomeroy Inn & Suites at Olds College
This workshop is designed for producers involved in or interested in the profession of managing livestock. It was developed with the goal of promoting environmentally and economically sustainable livestock production. Offered are innovative and thought-provoking sessions tailored to the current industry issues facing livestock producers. For more information and to purchase your ticket,
click here.
Environmental Farm Plan Workshop
Tuesday, February 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mountain View County Office
Learn more about this workshop offered by the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association and partners,
here.
Vegetable Gardening for New to Intermediate Growers
Thursday, March 6, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rocky View County Hall
Calling all new and intermediate growers! Join us for a free in-person gardening workshop and learn how to prepare your garden for a successful growing season! Registration and event information available here:
https://forms.office.com/r/eqdRuvsUPD
Orientation to Beekeeping
Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rocky View County Hall
Join us for a free, enriching evening with Eliese Watson, founder of ABC Bees, as she shares her captivating journey and insights into the fascinating world of beekeeping!
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