BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:30@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20250508T100000Z DTEND:20250508T113000Z DTSTAMP:20250502T003805Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/sustainability-series-webinar/ SUMMARY:Sustainability Series Webinar DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend the next Sustainability Series Webina r on May 8th from 10:00am to 11:30am MST about Alberta’s Public Trust Trends.\nThe Sustainability Series Webinars are hosted by the Ministry o f Agriculture and Irrigation’s Natural Resource Management Branch.  The Sustainability Series Webinars bring industries\, stakeholders\, and gove rnments together to share and learn about initiatives and innovations supp orting sustainability of Alberta’s agriculture sector.\nPlease forward t his invitation to others you feel may be interested!\nUnderstanding Albert ans’ trust in the food system is difficult as it is complex and shifts o ver time in relation to many evolving factors. Through a survey of Alberta ns and Canadians the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) provides re levant\, reliable and consistent information about public trust issues in the agriculture and food system. CCFI’s 2024 survey provides trends of A lbertans’ perspectives of Canada’s agriculture and food system. This h elps the agriculture industry with decision making and communication effor ts to address key areas of concern for Albertans.\nThese results be presen ted by Ashley Bruner\, Director of Research and Stakeholder Engagement wit h the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity.\nWe will also hear from Melody G arner-Skiba\, Executive Director of the Intensive Livestock Working Group about what actions their group has been undertaking to support building pu blic trust in Alberta.\nWebinar Logistics: \nThis event will take place o n May 8th at 10:00am - 11:30am MST on MS Teams meeting platform.\n\n\n \ n\n The webinar will be approximately 1 hour and consist of presentations with Question and Answer (Q&\;A) to follow.\n The webinar participant s will receive a short poll to provide feedback and input into future Sust ainability Series.\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be recorded and posted on the  Sustainability Series YouTube playlist for you to watch at a convenient t ime.\nInterested in past webinars? Recordings of webinars are available o n our Sustainability Series Webpage\nIf you have any questions about this webinar\, please reach out to:\nLaura Ung\, Provincial Evaluation Special ist\nNatural Resource Management Branch\nAlberta Agriculture and Irrigatio n\nlaura.ung@gov.ab.ca ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/05/image001.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:29@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20250525T093000Z DTEND:20250525T123000Z DTSTAMP:20250502T144914Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/alberta-native-plant-council-annual- workshop/ SUMMARY:Alberta Native Plant Council Annual Workshop DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Workshop is happening on May 24th in Red Deer\, Albert a! Some of this year’s workshop “Plants through Time” will highlight how plants\, habitats\, conservation and people’s knowledge have evolve d through time\, from decades to thousands of years. Our Keynote Speaker w ill be Jenny L. McCune with the University of Lethbridge (http://jlmccune. weebly.com/) speaking on Plants through Time: From the Distant Past to the Invisible Present. She will be discussing her experiences studying plant communities\, highlighting the challenges and intrigue involved in underst anding the short-term and long-term history of plants\, and discuss these challenges to plant conservation in Canada. Below is the preliminary list of speakers\, a full schedule will be released soon. There will be a banqu et dinner after the workshop and a short field trip the morning of May 25 to Morris Flewwelling Ranch\, located in the Pine Lake Moraine approximate ly 30 minutes drive southeast of Red Deer.\n\nThe 2025 ANPC Workshop Field trip will be held the day after the workshop\, on Sunday\, May 25\, betwee n 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.\n\nLocation: Morris Flewwelling Ranch\, in the Pi ne Lake Moraine\, about 30 min. southeast of Red Deer.\n\nHosts: Walk wil l be hosted by Morris Flewwelling\, Maureen Carey\, and Eileen Ford.\n\nDi fficulty: Easy\, walking along horse/animal trails and cutlines\, minimal elevation gain\,.\n\nAmenities: Free parking (on property or along grave l road along property)\, outdoor outhouse\, and a shelter.\n\nNotes: Wear appropriate clothing and good footwear / boots\, bring snacks\, water\, s unscreen\, bug spray\, etc..\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\nRegister Online: AN PC 2025 Workshop Registration Form or by Mail: ANPC_2025 WorkshopRegForm \n\nIn recognition of Albertan’s concerns about the cost of living and e nsure we can see as many of your lovely faces as possible\, tickets to the 2025 Annual Workshop will be available at the reduced ‘early bird’ ra te until registration closes on May 23\, rates are as follows:\n\n ANPC members: $80\n Non-members: $95\n Students: $40\n Seniors: $40\n Dinne r Banquet: $50\n Virtual Attendance: $25\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/05/ANPC-2025-Workshop-poster-768x1024-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:35@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250619T100000 DTSTAMP:20250606T183349Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/canadian-organic-standards-review-se ssion-with-organic-council-of-ontario/ SUMMARY:Canadian Organic Standards Review Session with Organic Council of O ntario DESCRIPTION:The Organic Council of Ontario will be hosting an event for the 2025 Canadian Organic Standards Review on June 19th\, from 12-1pm ET (9 - 10 MST) with Simon Jaques from ECOCERT. He will be going over the COS Rev iew/modification and the importance of the public review period. \n\nNo r egistration required - you can access the session through this link: https ://us02web.zoom.us/j/89463312423 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/06/OCO-can-org-stds-rev.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:32@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250624T130000 DTSTAMP:20250620T193242Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/deadwood-crop-walk-weed-seedling-ide ntification-in-organic-farming/ SUMMARY:Deadwood Crop Walk: Weed Seedling Identification in Organic Farming DESCRIPTION:The same content is offered twice – June 24th is at a farm ne ar Deadwood with the support of NPARA. Join us for a field event focusing on weed seedling identification\, a critical skill for early-season weed m anagement\, and for an introduction to Organic Alberta's new Summer Weed S urvey program. This hands-on event will guide participants through the rec ognition of key weed species at the seedling stage\, when control is most effective. \n\nPresenter: Dr. Chris Neeser\n\nDr. Chris Neeser\, a resear ch scientist with Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation\, specializes in weed management and pest surveillance. His work focuses on monitoring changes in weed populations\, detecting invasive species\, and developing effectiv e\, sustainable weed management strategies. Dr. Neeser's research emphasiz es collaboration and innovation\, including the use of drone technology fo r field scouting\, all aimed at helping Alberta producers manage weeds eff iciently while minimizing environmental impact.\n\nPresenter: Natalie LaFo rest\n\nNatalie\, Organic Alberta's Weed Specialist and a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta\, researches carabid (ground beetle) abundance\ , biodiversity\, and their role in weed seed control through seed bank reg ulation\, emphasizing the importance of vegetated field margins and divers e crop rotations. She has presented at agriculture conferences across Cana da. Originally from Drayton Valley\, Natalie holds an Ecology diploma from Lakeland College and a Bachelor of Agriculture Science from the Universit y of Saskatchewan. With hands-on experience as a weed inspector with her l ocal county and with a vegetation management company serving the oil and g as\, forestry\, and agriculture sectors\, Natalie currently serves as Orga nic Alberta's Weed Specialist.\n\nOpen Discussion\n\nFollowing the weed id entification event\, participants are invited to join an informal open dis cussion. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow producers\, share local observations\, and exchange practical strategies for managing early-season weeds.\n\nAdditional Information\n\nThis event is free to at tend\, and lunch (BBQ) will be included. Specific details such as location will be shared by email upon registration for the event. The event will b e near Deadwood\, AB. If you can't register online\, call us at (780) 932- 2534. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/05/v3-deadwood.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250625T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250625T130000 DTSTAMP:20250620T193231Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/ft-vermillion-crop-walk-weed-seedlin g-identification-in-organic-farming/ SUMMARY:Ft Vermillion Crop Walk: Weed Seedling Identification in Organic Fa rming DESCRIPTION:The same content is offered twice - June 25th is at MARA in Ft Vermillion. Join us for a field event focusing on weed seedling identifica tion\, a critical skill for early-season weed management\, and for an intr oduction to Organic Alberta's new Summer Weed Survey program. This hands-o n event will guide participants through the recognition of key weed specie s at the seedling stage\, when control is most effective. \n\nPresenter: Dr. Chris Neeser\n\nDr. Chris Neeser\, a research scientist with Alberta A griculture and Irrigation\, specializes in weed management and pest survei llance. His work focuses on monitoring changes in weed populations\, detec ting invasive species\, and developing effective\, sustainable weed manage ment strategies. Dr. Neeser's research emphasizes collaboration and innova tion\, including the use of drone technology for field scouting\, all aime d at helping Alberta producers manage weeds efficiently while minimizing e nvironmental impact.\n\nPresenter: Natalie LaForest\n\nNatalie\, Organic A lberta's Weed Specialist and a PhD candidate at the University of Alberta\ , researches carabid (ground beetle) abundance\, biodiversity\, and their role in weed seed control through seed bank regulation\, emphasizing the i mportance of vegetated field margins and diverse crop rotations. She has p resented at agriculture conferences across Canada. Originally from Drayton Valley\, Natalie holds an Ecology diploma from Lakeland College and a Bac helor of Agriculture Science from the University of Saskatchewan. With han ds-on experience as a weed inspector with her local county and with a vege tation management company serving the oil and gas\, forestry\, and agricul ture sectors\, Natalie currently serves as Organic Alberta's Weed Speciali st.\n\nOpen Discussion\n\nFollowing the weed identification event\, partic ipants are invited to join an informal open discussion. This is a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow producers\, share local observations\, and exchange practical strategies for managing early-season weeds.\n\nAdd itional Information\n\nThis event is free to attend\, and lunch (BBQ) will be included. Specific details such as location will be shared by email up on registration for the event. The event will be near Ft Vermillion\, AB. If you can't register online\, call us at (780) 285-0911. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/05/v3-ft-v.png LOCATION:Mackenzie Applied Research Association\, 5901 River Road\, Fort Ve rmillion\, AB\, T0H 1N0\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5901 River Road\, Fort Verm illion\, AB\, T0H 1N0\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Mackenzie Applie d Research Association:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:36@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250703T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250703T110000 DTSTAMP:20250625T175610Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/ofc-canadian-organic-standards-answe rs-information-session/ SUMMARY:OFC Canadian Organic Standards Answers & Information Session DESCRIPTION:The Organic Federation of Canada is accepting questions about t he proposed changes for the Canadian Organic Standards! You can submit que stions through an online form\, or just tune in July 3rd on Zoom to hear a nswers and some more information. \n\nSubmit your questions here:\n\nhttp s://organicfederation.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f076c4d27df4082940 dbc4c3b&\;id=4f51bb6b8c&\;e=42f5b89ae0\n\nJoin the Zoom July 3rd\, 8 am PDT/MST - 9am MDT/CST - 11 am EST/CDT:\n\nhttps://organicfederation.us1 .list-manage.com/track/click?u=f076c4d27df4082940dbc4c3b&\;id=e42b13919 1&\;e=99911d1672 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/06/OCO-will-be-hosting-an-event-for-the-2025-Canadian-Organic-Standards -Review-on-June-19th-from-12-1pm-ET-with-Simon-Jaques-from-ECOCERT.-He-wil l-be-going-over-the-COS-Reviewmodification-and-the-im-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:34@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250704T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250704T103000 DTSTAMP:20250704T150212Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/canadian-organic-standards-review-qa -session/ SUMMARY:Canadian Organic Standards Review Q&A Session DESCRIPTION:With the Canadian Organic Standards open for public review\, Or ganic Alberta to SaskOrganics\, and Manitoba Organics are partnering on a webinar to relay the highlighted changes for you and tell you how you can provide formal feedback. We'll have a few guest speakers and lots of time for questions. This is a rare opportunity for farmers from across the Prai ries to meet online and talk about our organic standard. \n\nJoin by Zoom :\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/81532675026?pwd=5QhKPsTYq9d3ZFYZr6EgtbmapR0 QZH.1\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/06/OCO-will-be-hosting-an-event-for-the-2025-Canadian-Organic-Standards -Review-on-June-19th-from-12-1pm-ET-with-Simon-Jaques-from-ECOCERT.-He-wil l-be-going-over-the-COS-Reviewmodification-and-the-im.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:37@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250708T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250708T170000 DTSTAMP:20250626T171312Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/organic-standards-review-community-c onversation/ SUMMARY:Organic Standards Review: Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:An online community conversation about the current Canadian Org anic Standards Review\, hosted by Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada\, O rganic Nova Scotia\, and Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network.\n\nJu ly 8th\, 3pm PDT/MST\, 4pm MDT/CST\, 6pm EST/CDT\n\nNo registration requir ed - you can access the session through this link: http://https//us02web.z oom.us/j/89503091176?pwd=GuFjPqrag7d3ARXHXQSNatDCrqL5Eu.1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/06/COS-Review-Sessions.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:41@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20250826T093000Z DTEND:20250826T130000Z DTSTAMP:20250822T173629Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/breakfast-plot-tours/ SUMMARY:Breakfast Plot Tours DESCRIPTION:Join us in the field for a practical look at weed management!\n \nAt Farming Forward’s Story of the Weeds breakfast plot tour\, you'll h ear from Natalie LaForest\, Organic Alberta’s Weed Specialist\, on how e nvironmental factors and interactions influence weed growth and persistenc e.\n\nAn interactive weed identification workshop will give you hands-on e xperience spotting key problem species in the field.\n\nYou’ll also get insights from Farming Forward's 2025 weed suppression trial and an update on our thistle rust fungus project. We are working to feature a live demon stration of high-temperature foam weed control\, a unique tool for managin g vegetation without herbicides.\n\nFree breakfast included\, please regis ter so we can have enough food! Come for the coffee and conversation\, lea ve with real-world tools you can use.\n\nClick here to learn more and regi ster! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/08/V1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:43@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20250917T093000Z DTEND:20250917T123000Z DTSTAMP:20250912T194158Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/what-a-waste-managing-on-farm-carcas ses-wildfire-conflict-plastic-waste/ SUMMARY:What a Waste: Managing On-Farm Carcasses\, Wildfire Conflict &\; Plastic Waste DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n\nA free hybrid seminar for farmers and ranchers tackling real-world waste challenges.\n\nFrom carcass disposal headaches to plastic buildup and wildlife conflict\, managing on-farm waste is a cha llenge for producers. Join us for a practical morning seminar designed to give you tools\, context\, and clarity on how to manage waste while stayin g compliant and protecting your land and livestock.\n\nWhat you’ll hear about:\n\n Alberta’s Dead Animal Regulation and practical carcass dispo sal options\n Solutions for managing farm plastics and other on-farm wast e\n A producer’s firsthand experience with wildlife conflict and carcas s management\n\nWho should attend?\n\nFarmers\, ranchers\, landowners\, ag professionals\, and anyone managing carcasses\, waste\, or wildlife press ures in agricultural settings.\n\nCan’t make it in person?\n\nThis event will be livestreamed\, and a recording will be available after. Select yo ur preferred attendance option when registering.\n\nCost: Free (registrat ion required)\n\nHosted by: Farming Forward\, in partnership with local e xperts and producers\n\nRegister Here ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/09/What-a-Waste-Seminar-4.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:50@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251016T090000Z DTEND:20251016T110000Z DTSTAMP:20251014T162436Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/organic-grain-markets-webinar-harves t-2025-saskorganics/ SUMMARY:Organic Grain Markets Webinar- Harvest 2025 - SaskOrganics DESCRIPTION:Harvest season brings our annual Organic Grain Markets Webinar! This webinar provides an opportunity for producers to hear the latest org anic market news\, contract and pricing information\, and for organic grai n buyers to get in front of a large audience of producers\, all from the c omfort of everyone’s home or office. SaskOrganics is a non-profit organi zation and your registration fee supports our fundraising efforts and allo ws us to continue to host events for producers. Thank you for your support !\nRegistration Info:\n\n Cost: $20.00 +GST\n No Refunds. Registrants wi ll receive a copy of the recording after the webinar is over\, if you can ’t attend the live event.\n *Zeffy Registration form: At checkout\, whe re it says ‘Add a contribution to keep the platform we use 100% free!’ you do not need to donate their suggested amounts. Simply click the drop down arrow\, select “other’ and enter $o or any custom amount of your choosing.\n While we do our best to bring you the program as advertised\, it is subject to change.\n\nFind more info and register here: https://sas korganics.org/event/organic-grain-markets-webinar-harvest-2025/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/10/Organic-Grain-Markets-Webinar-Harvest-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:49@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251115T083000Z DTEND:20251115T200000Z DTSTAMP:20251014T144139Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/gathering-ground-a-producer-developm ent-day-2/ SUMMARY:Gathering Ground - A Producer Development Day DESCRIPTION:Gathering Ground – A Producer Development DaySaturday\, Novem ber 15\, 2025Westward Equestrian Centre &\; Community Hall\, near White court\, AB\nJoin producers from across the region for a full day of learni ng\, networking\, and hands-on sessions. The program includes a keynote sp eaker\, producer panel\, interactive breakout workshops\, and live evening entertainment after a hearty supper.\nLearn more and register here: www.f armingforward.ca/events/gathering-ground ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/10/Gathering-Ground-logo-3.png CATEGORIES:Other Events LOCATION:https://maps.app.goo.gl/BP4Wfggxa8Jha6F58 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:57@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251117T000000Z DTEND:20251121T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251113T210536Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/calgary-climate-symposium/ SUMMARY:Calgary Climate Symposium DESCRIPTION:Join the seventh annual Calgary Climate Symposium\, Nov. 17– 21\, 2025. This free\, virtual series features local experts and Calgary c ase studies on saving money\, cutting emissions and reducing climate risk at home\, on campus and at work. Choose the sessions that fit your schedul e\; recordings will be posted after each session. Open to everyone\, tailo red to Calgarians.\n\nThis year’s Climate Symposium theme is\, Resilient by Design: Creating a Future-Ready Calgary.\n\nLearn more here.\n\nFeatur ing Organic Alberta's Executive Director\, Tracey Smith!\n\n\n\nThis webin ar explores how Calgarians can reduce waste and support sustainable food s ystems through practical\, community-driven solutions. Learn how reducing food waste at home and in the community can make a big impact\, and discov er how organic practices contribute to healthier ecosystems\, ethical food production\, and climate resilience. The City of Calgary will also share insights on waste and recycling programs that help residents manage materi als responsibly and reduce environmental impact. Together\, these speakers will offer actionable ideas for building a cleaner\, more sustainable Cal gary - starting with what we eat and what we throw away.\n\nLearn more and register here. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/2.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events,Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251118T143000 DTSTAMP:20251118T190907Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/underestanding-soil-nutrients/ SUMMARY:Understanding Soil Nutrients with Alessia Marchesan DESCRIPTION:Click here to join the webinar! \nCurious About the Latest in Organic Farming? Join Our Winter Webinar Series!\nJoin us for an engaging webinar series exploring key topics in sustainable and regenerative agricu lture. Each monthly session features expert guest speakers sharing their i nsights\, research\, and practical strategies to help you strengthen your farm's productivity and resilience. Discover how grazing cover crops\, cro p rotations\, and nutrient management can all work to improve soil health and control weeds.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the First Session: Understanding Soil Nu trients - How Fertility Influences Cover Cropping Success\n\nUnderstanding how nitrogen and carbon move through soil is key to building productive a nd resilient organic cropping systems. This webinar will explore the funda mentals of N and C cycling in organic agriculture\, highlighting how these processes influence soil fertility\, nutrient availability\, and long-ter m sustainability. Additionally\, Alessia Marchesan will walk us through re cent research into cover cropping in the western prairies\, including how strategic cover cropping can enhance nutrient cycling and soil health to u nlock the full potential of organic systems.\n\nAbout the Speaker: Alessia Marchesan\, Student\, University of Alberta\n\nAlessia Marchesan is a PhD student at the University of Alberta studying carbon storage and greenhou se gas emissions from organic crop production. Her primary interest is in soil health and the ability for soil to provide agro-ecosystem services th at benefit organic production. Alessia is currently involved in a reduced tillage and integrated crop-livestock system research trial at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Lacombe research center\, in association with th e Organic Federation of Canada.\n\nPlease note that this webinar was origi nally scheduled with Dr. Gladis Zinati of the Rodale Institute\, who was s et to present “The Vegetable Systems Trial: A Long-Term Trial Linking So il Health to Crop Health.” Due to a recent professional transition\, Dr. Zinati will no longer be presenting this session. However\, the Rodale In stitute will be sharing insights on this important topic at a future date. Stay tuned for updates!\nJoin the Webinar at:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/ 82965660743?pwd=lHDV035lsj5ExrXvRA0wAL1u5HHyaO.1&\;jst=2\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/09/Organic-Alberta-Winter-Webinar-Series-AlessiaMarchesan.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:58@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T160000 DTSTAMP:20251113T210524Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/saskorganics-fall-winter-farm-club-m eeting-south-1/ SUMMARY:SaskOrganics Fall & Winter Farm Club Meeting-South #1 DESCRIPTION:SaskOrganics Fall &\; Winter Farm Club Meeting-South #1 is coming up at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre on Novembe r 26 from 1:00 - 4:00pm! Their Organic Research Program will be presenti ng an update on several ongoing and new projects on organic\, low-input an d regenerative practices.\n\nTopics will include: Cover Cropping and thei r impact on the following cash crop\, Living Mulch\, Intercropping\, Bioco ntrol of legume and wheat diseases\, Biological amendments\, Growth of Dur um vs. Common Wheat cultivars\, and Participatory Plant Breeding.\n\nAfter the research program update\, the remainder of the meeting will be design ated to producer sharing and networking.  Any producer interested in org anic and low-input agriculture is welcome!\n\nRefreshments will be provide d.  Registration is free but required. \n\nLearn more and register here . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/event-reminders-nov25.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:56@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251126T203000 DTSTAMP:20251119T204144Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/conference_planning/ SUMMARY:Organic Alberta Conference Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:Now that harvest is wrapped up for most of us\, it’s that tim e of year again- we’re starting to plan the 2026 Organic Alberta Confere nce and Trade Show! \n\n We’ll be having an informal brainstorming ses sion on Zoom Wednesday\, November 26th for around 90 minutes. In early Feb ruary\, we’ll follow-up with another meeting to give you updates and ref ine our final ideas. In return for attending at least one of these session s\, not only will you see your suggestions come to life at the conference\ , but we’ll offer you a discount off the ticket price. \n\nPlease come prepared with speaker suggestions\, ideas for sessions\, general topics yo u would like to see us explore\, ideas for new formats for our sessions\, and suggestions for companies you’d like to see at the trade show.  And if you have a topic you’d like to present on- please let us know that a s well! We have an active invitation for speakers right now. \n\nThanks i n advance for your contributions to our conference planning. We look forwa rd to brainstorming with you!\n\nPlease note that this session is intended for producers only. Corporate participants will have a separate opportuni ty to provide input—details coming soon!\n\nPlease note that this event\ , originally scheduled for Wednesday\, November 19th\, has been reschedule d to November 26th due to unforeseen circumstances. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/Event-Posts-.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:63@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251208T000000Z DTEND:20251208T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T214121Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/ontario-soil-network-improving-farm- resiliency-webinar/ SUMMARY:Improving Farm Resiliency Webinar - Ontario Soil Network DESCRIPTION:Join us to hear Laura Van Eerd discuss the data behind implem enting practices like crop rotation\, cover crops\, reduced tillage and th e benefits on yield stability\, soil health\, and resiliency.\n\nWe will t hen pair this data with on the ground experiences from farmers across Onta rio who have been implementing different practices. Hear from Dean Orr (Y ork Region)\, Steve Sickle (Brant County) and Thomas Farrell (Bruce County ) about what resilience means on their farms and how practices like cover cropping\, reduced tillage\, residue management\, and other have impacted their operations.\n\nFinally\, Jake Munroe (OMAFA) will be sharing some of the resources available to growers to assist with adverse weather and building resiliency.\n\nWe will then have time for discussion and question s at the end for Laura\, Jake\, and our farmer panelists.\n\nRegister here : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LvP_78tBTZuJy3nWWtC24Q#/registr ation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/3-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:66@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251209T000000Z DTEND:20251209T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T214131Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/communication-skills-for-land-sharin g-online-young-agrarians/ SUMMARY:Communication Skills for Land Sharing - Online - Young Agrarians DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nJoin us online on December 9th to learn how to communicat e effectively while sharing land!\n\nCommunication can make or break a lan d sharing relationship: good communication can build community and create mutually-beneficial arrangements\, while poor communication can cause an a greement to fall apart.\n\nIn this webinar\, Nyree Marsh (Columbia Basin L and Matcher)\, and Haley Schonhofer (Okanagan-Thompson Land Matcher) will explain what ‘good communication’ means and how you can implement it w hile sharing land. You’ll learn how to: practice self-awareness\, listen effectively\, raise and discuss issues\, and move towards solutions. Thes e skills are important to creating and sustaining land sharing relationshi ps\, and are useful in other areas of life too. You’ll get to practice a nd see these skills demonstrated in real time\, and there will be time for Q&\;A with the B.C. Land Matching Program team\, so bring your quest ions!\n\nYou will leave this webinar prepared to communicate effectively i n day-to-day life\, during initial lease negotiations and land sharing\, a nd in situations where conflict may arise.\n\nREGISTER: Please RSVP on Eve ntbrite:\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDATE: Tuesday\, December 9\, 2025 • 7-8:30 pm PT\n\nLOCATION: Online on Indigenous territories acro ss what is today known as Canada. Join us from the comfort of your couch\, office\, tractor\, compost heap – wherever you find yourself able to tu ne in! Zoom link will be sent out after registration.\n\nACCESSIBILITY: C losed captioning will be available for this webinar. The captions can be a utomatically translated in real time to 35 different languages. Please don ’t hesitate to get in touch with us at bclmp@youngagrarians.org if you have any questions regarding accessibility or need support joining the we binar.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/6-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:65@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251209T000000Z DTEND:20251209T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T214128Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/uncovering-more-why-these-rotational -grazing-bmps-farmers-for-climate-solutions/ SUMMARY:Uncovering More: Why these Rotational Grazing BMP’s? - Farmers fo r Climate Solutions DESCRIPTION:Rotational grazing beneficial management practices (BMPs) are s upported by the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). But why were these ro tational grazing practices chosen? Join us for a free webinar where we wil l dive into the science and benefits of rotational grazing with an expert panel ready to answer your questions and provide tips you can put into pra ctice. The panel will include Tim Wray (Alberta rancher)\, Katrina McQuail (Ontario livestock farmer)\, Edward Bork (Director of the Rangeland Resea rch Institute at the University of Alberta)\, and John Duynisveld (Beef Re search Biologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Nova Scotia). This discussion is driven by your questions\, so please be sure to submit your queries when registering.\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webin ar/register/WN_b2fagqxCRkCeXpY2b7r94g#/registration ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/5-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:64@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251209T000000Z DTEND:20251209T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T214125Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/saskatchewan-forage-seed-development -commission-sfsdc-2025-sfsdc-production-forum-agm/ SUMMARY:2025 SFSDC Production Forum & AGM DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nDecember 9\, 2025\, 8 am to 3 pm\, Carrot River Community Hall\, 3240 - 3rd Avenue\, Carrot River\, SK.\nSaskatchewan Forage Seed D evelopment Commission SFSDC brings to Carrot River: 20th AGM\, Forage & \; Turf Seed Production Forum 25 &\; Trade Show. A TIME TO CELEBRATE ou r SFSDC Community\, network and learn with Saskatchewan’s researchers\, growers &\; processors.\n\nGROWER RECOGNITION 10 and 20-year production awards.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTECHNICAL SESSIONS CCA credits availab le for technical sessions\nCalvin Yoder – Turf &\; Forage Seed Produc tion Research in the Peace Region of Alberta\n\n\n \nMorning session: Her bicide and Weed Control Update featuring grassy weed control in grasses an d strategies spraying out grass stands - what crop next and controlling vo lunteer grasses\n\n \nAfternoon session: Agronomy/Research Update N ferti lity\, growth regulators\n\n\nRed clover pests &\; breeding\n\n\n \nJe remy Irvine – Economic Thresholds and Pheromone Development for Lesser C lover Weevil and Dr. Bill Biligetu – Red Clover Breeding\n\n \nTurf See d Production: crops\, market needs\, grower value\, prospect and trade CUS MA update TBD\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDownload the 2025 SFSDC Prod uction Forum and AGM information as a PDF\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ nRegistration\nhttps://cropweek.com/\nFee: $40/person includes meals\nNO F EE producers who paid check-off in the last 2 years\nDoor prize donations appreciated\, catering by Celebrations\, Nipawin\nYou can also use the QR code on this page to register.\n\nTRADE SHOW\nBooth Cost: $250.00 (include s breakfast + lunch for one person\; $40 per additional person)\nSetup Tim e: Monday\, December 8th at 8:00 P.M.\nFor more information and to book a booth at the trade fair\, saskforageseed.com\, 306-341-1347\, office@saskf orageseed.com. You can also use our Google Form to book a booth\, click th e button here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBook a Booth at the Trade Fair\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/4-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:51@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251209T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251209T143000 DTSTAMP:20251209T173358Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/winter-webinar-2/ SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Weed Management: What Works Well\, Better\, and Bes t - Winter Webinar #2 DESCRIPTION:Cover Cropping for Weed Management\n\nCover crops can be benefi cial for a number of reasons: by keeping living roots in the soil and keep ing the soil covered\, they can help with wind and water erosion\, soil co mpaction\, nutrient cycling\, and improving soil organic matter. They have also been touted as a tool for weed suppression. However\, how well do th ey work against weeds\, in reality? In this webinar\, Jed Franklin will be leading a discussion on what he’s found works well\, better\, and best in the world of cover cropping and weed management. Jed has tried all sort s of strategies to control for wild oat and Canada thistle in his grain fa rm over the last 17 years and he’ll be sharing with you his learnings ov er that time period. Come prepared to share your experiences while we trou bleshoot cover cropping challenges.\n\nJed Franklin\n\nJed Franklin farms 800 acres near Chetwynd\, BC. He’s been certified organic for 17 years a nd in that time he’s read many books and watched many talks about nutrie nt balancing\, cover cropping and weed management for organic farmers. He ’s also experimented on his farm\, which is where he’s learned the mos t. Over the years\, he’s tried continuous cropping\, cover cropping with yellow sweet clover\, red clover\, and alfalfa\, underseeding alfalfa\, s ummerfallowing\, and heavy tillage. He’s observed the impact these pract ices have had on wild oat and Canada thistle populations on his farm and i s happy to share his observations with other farmers who face the similar circumstances.\n\n \;\n\nWinter Webinar Series\n\nThis is the second w ebinar in a series being held by Organic Alberta. Our monthly Zoom meeting s bring in different speakers on activities going on in the organic farmin g world.\n\nOrganic Alberta is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.\n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/87362485848?pwd=B41BPchi5oxtv 8dvE4JpmjEScbtTln.1\n\nMeeting ID: 873 6248 5848\nPasscode: 791623 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/Winter-Webinar-Series-Session-1-Facebook-3.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251210T000000Z DTEND:20251210T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T230321Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/saskorganics-organic-agronomy-produc er-meetings/ SUMMARY:SaskOrganics Organic Agronomy Producer Meetings DESCRIPTION:Free online meetings convened 6 times a year. Dunling Wang (P\n PAg)\, Provincial Specialist - Alternative Cropping Systems\,\nSaskatchewa n Ministry of Agriculture will kick off the meeting w\nshort presentation followed by questions and producer network\n\nJanuary 8 - Crop allelopathy and weed control\nFebruary 12 - Growing pulse crops (dry beans and faba b eans)\nMarch 5 - Nutrient Budgeting with the Nutrient Budgeting App\n\nOct ober 8 - Benefits of Intercropping: Research Update\nNovember 12 - Growing Specialty Crops\nDecember 10 - The Value of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi for Crop\nProduction\n\nSee more info here: https://www.saskorganics.org/e vents/organicagronomydec2025 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/1-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:67@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20251211T000000Z DTEND:20251211T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T214134Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/farm-credit-canada-young-farmer-summ it-red-deer/ SUMMARY:Farm Credit Canada Young Farmer Summit - Red Deer DESCRIPTION:\nElevate Your Business Skills\n\n\n\n\nSupercharge your farm m anagement skills!\n\nJoin us for this exciting\, free\, full-day event aim ed at farmers under 40 to enhance your farm management skills. Hosted by O lympian and rancher Sage Walker\, each program event features keynote spea ker Tom Deans and covers practical topics:\n\nFCC Economics\n\nStay ahead of economic shifts with the FCC Economics team as they break down tariffs\ , market volatility\, land values\, interest rates and commodity trends. G ain practical insights to confidently steer your farm through uncertain ti mes.\n\nThe happy inheritor: How successful families prepare heirs and tra nsfer wealth\n\nLearn how successful families pass on more than just asset s. Discover how guided family meetings can foster smooth\, transparent wea lth transfers\, ensuring your legacy endures across generations.\n\nMental health awareness\n\nExplore the importance of mental health in farming th rough open peer discussions. Identify signs of challenges and gain practic al tools to maintain well-being and communicate effectively within your fa mily and business.\n\nFarm business management coaching from Maverick Ag\n \nUnlock strategies to build a resilient\, successful farm operation. With expert coaching\, create a tailored roadmap for growth and legacy\, makin g a positive impact on your land\, finances and community for generations. \n\nHave fun and explore the business side of farming. Don’t miss your c hance to learn from industry experts\, connect with peers and gain insight s to take your operation to the next level.\n\nREGISTER HERE: https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/fcc-young-farmer-summit-red-deer-registration-141521872028 9?\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/3-2.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:62@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260106T170000Z DTEND:20260106T183000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T202639Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/apprenticeship-program-info-session/ SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Program Info Session DESCRIPTION:\n\nAre you interested in apprenticing on a farm for the 2026 s eason? Join us for an info session to learn more about our Apprenticeship Program! Meet some of the amazing Host Farmers in the program\, ask questi ons about their farms\, learn more about the kinds of apprenticeships they offer and what a typical day is like for their apprentices.\n\nBy attendi ng this session\, you will have:\n\n🌾increased chances of getting an in terview with the farm of your choice\n\n🌾the opportunity to learn about what makes each of the Host Farms or ranches special\, so you can decide which one is the right fit for you\n\n🌾a chance to chat with prospectiv e Host Farmers and get a feel for the people you will be working and livin g with\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n📅 WHEN: Tuesday\, January 6\, 20 26 | 5pm PT\, 6pm MT\, 7pm CT\, 8pm ET\n\n📍 LOCATION: Online – a Zoom meeting link will be sent to registered participants\n\n👉 Learn more a nd register here: https://youngagrarians.org/events/jan-6-2026-online-appr enticeship-program-info-session/\n\n#YAAP #apprenticeships #youngagrarians \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/7.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:78@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260113T000000Z DTEND:20260113T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T230832Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/financial-confidence-empowering-wome n-on-the-farm-online-farm-credit-canada/ SUMMARY:Financial Confidence: Empowering Women on the Farm - Online - Farm Credit Canada DESCRIPTION:\nConnecting Women in Agriculture\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the late st episode in our Connecting Women in Agriculture series as we explore the importance of building financial knowledge and confidence in women.\n\nAs author and founder of the Trauma of Money Institute\, Chantel Chapman sha res her more than 20 years of financial counselling and explores how finan cial shame uniquely impacts women\, especially in agriculture.\n\nYou’ll learn aspects of the Trauma of Money Method\, Chantel’s framework that empowers women to overcome financial shame\, reclaim agency and break free from financial fawning. This session offers practical tools for building confidence\, setting boundaries and understanding that financial flourishi ng is about more than just the numbers.\n\n\nLearn more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/build-your-financial-confidence-tickets-19699 41492032?\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/8-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:70@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260113T000000Z DTEND:20260115T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T224513Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/western-canadian-crop-production-sho w/ SUMMARY:Western Canadian Crop Production Show DESCRIPTION:The Western Canada Crop Production Show will hold from January 13-15\, 2026 at Prairieland Park Corporation\, Saskatoon. WCCPS has been t he “must-attend” event for farmers since 1983\, making it a true leade r in the field of crop science and technology. During the course of the tr ade show\, over 20\,000 attendees visit Saskatoon to liaise with the 330+ exhibitors spread across 240\,000 sq. ft. of trade space.\n\nFind out more and get tickets here: https://www.cropproductionshow.com/\n\nInformation on the show and Prairieland can be found on our websites\; www.cropproduct ionshow.com and www.prairielandpark.com ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/10-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:69@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260113T000000Z DTEND:20260113T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T214347Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/farm-tax-financial-literacy-online-y oung-agrarians/ SUMMARY:Farm Tax & Financial Literacy - Online - Young Agrarians DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nAre you a farmer with questions about taxes or finances f or your farm business? Are you a landholder wondering about the tax implic ations of leasing land? Join this webinar to get your questions answered!\ n\nBlake Lechkobit (farmer and Manager of Agriculture &\; Business Adv isory at MNP Accounting) will share some basic knowledge about farm tax an d financial literacy\, then open the floor for questions and discussion. P ascale Schittecatte-Ćirić (B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) Manager) w ill also be there to share her insights\, having worked with farmers and l andholders on a wide variety of land use agreements through the BCLMP. Tog ether\, Blake and Pascale offer a wealth of knowledge\, so bring all your farm tax and finance questions\, and let’s chat!\n\nSome examples of top ics that may be covered:\n\n What tax implications should farmers and lan dholders consider before sharing land?\n What do farmers need to know abo ut before filing their business taxes for the first time?\n What is farm roll-over tax\, and how does it impact future plans for inheritance or tra nsfer of your land?\n … and much more!\n\nAll are welcome to join the c onversation\, although this webinar may be most useful to farmers that are in the early years of operating their farm businesses\, and landholders l ooking to lease land. This webinar will not be focused on basic business p lanning – if you are are looking for support with your initial farm busi ness planning\, check out the Business Bootcamp for New Farmers\, or our other farm business resources. Free business planning support is also ava ilable for land seekers participating in the B.C. Land Matching Program.\ n\nREGISTER: Please RSVP on Eventbrite by clicking the button below:\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWHEN: January 13\, 2026 • 7-8:30 pm PT\n\nLOCATION: Online on Indigenous territories across what is today kno wn as Canada. Join us from the comfort of your couch\, office\, tractor\, compost heap – wherever you find yourself able to tune in! Zoom link wil l be sent out after registration.\n\nACCESSIBILITY: Closed captioning wil l be available for this webinar. The captions can be automatically transla ted in real time to 35 different languages. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at bclmp@youngagrarians.org if you have any questions regarding accessibility or need support joining the webinar.\n\nSHARE: Pl anning on joining us? Invite your friends and share the Facebook event.\n ABOUT BLAKE:\nBlake Lechkobit is the Manager of Agriculture &\; Busines s Advisory at MNP Accounting\, and is based on his family farm in Falkland \, BC. Prior to working with MNP\, he worked at BMO as their Senior Relati onship Manager in Agriculture for the Okanagan and Northern regions.\n\nBl ake understands the challenges of farming\, succession\, tax and finance t hrough first-hand experience. With a background in business start-up\, Bla ke came to the farming world through his wife\, Samantha: he married into her family dairy farm and supported them to scale the business into a comm ercial operation. Ultimately\, the dairy operation was sold\, but Blake\, Samantha\, and their two children now run a mixed operation on 80 acres\, complete with 399 layers\, 1\,500 broilers\, 50 hogs\, and 30 cow/calf pai rs! Blake is excited to be able to apply his first-hand and professional e xperience to his role at MNP\, where he can focus on advising agricultural businesses.\nABOUT PASCALE:\nOriginally from Gabriola Island\, Pascale sp ent her earliest years climbing hay bales and feeding bottle calves on Som erset Farm. After many years spent living in cities large and small\, Pasc ale found her way back to farming through food and wine. She worked for fi ve years as a winemaker and farm hand in the UK and the Okanagan before in itially joining the YA team as a Land Matcher in the Okanagan-Thompson. No w as program manager of the BCLMP\, Pascale enjoys supporting Land Matcher s throughout the province in their vital work. What Pascale most loves abo ut working in land access is connecting with people and supporting them to realise their farming goals.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/9-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:52@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260113T143000 DTSTAMP:20260114T202453Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/winter-webinar-3/ SUMMARY:Compost Soil Interactions: Nutrient Availability\, Organic Matter\, and Phosphorus Solutions\, Winter Webinar #3 DESCRIPTION:Compost Soil Interactions: Nutrient Availability\, Organic Matt er\, and Phosphorus Solutions\n\nComposting transforms organic waste into biologically active amendments that enhance nutrient availability and soil health. This session aims to explore compost influence carbon and phospho rus dynamics\, including the breakdown of materials and their interaction with the soil they are applied to. We’ll look at how compost contributes to soil organic matter pools and how it can increase phosphorus bioavaila bility\, especially in systems without synthetic inputs. The session concl udes with insights from ongoing research using rapid composting and co-com posting with recycled phosphorus sources like struvite to address soil fer tility challenges in organic agriculture.\n\nAmanda Desrochers\n\nAmanda i s a Master’s student in Soil Science at the University of Manitoba with a background in biology and regenerative farming. Her research with Dr Ino ka Amarakoon and Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens with the Organic Science Clus ter 4 focuses on creating enriched composts using recycled phosphorus to c lose nutrient loops in organic agriculture. She is passionate about bridgi ng soil and human health\, growing nutrient-dense food\, and building resi lient systems that restore and optimize soil health.\n\nWinter Webinar Ser ies\n\nThis is the third webinar in a series being held by Organic Alberta . Our monthly Zoom meetings bring in different speakers on activities goin g on in the organic farming world. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/Winter-Webinar-Series-Session-1-Facebook.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:77@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260119T000000Z DTEND:20260119T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T230451Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/saskorganics-farm-club-meetings-nort h-1/ SUMMARY:SaskOrganics Farm Club Meetings - North #1 DESCRIPTION:In fall and winter of 2025/2026\, SaskOrganics will be hosting two farm club\nmeetings in the South and two in the North.\n\nA speaker fo llowed by farmer sharing and networking.\nAny producer with an interest in organic &\; low-input practices welcome!\n\nNorth Meeting # 1:\nMonday \, January 19\, 2026\n1:00pm-4:00pm\nConservation Learning Centre (CLC)\, Prince Albert\nSpeaker: CLC Staff\n\nCost: Free but registration is requir ed\n\nRegister here: https://www.saskorganics.org/events/farmclubnorth1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/2-2.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260119T143000 DTSTAMP:20260109T181231Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/organic-alberta-conference-planning- meeting-2/ SUMMARY:Organic Alberta Conference Planning Meeting #2 DESCRIPTION:Don't miss out on joining our conference planning team for anot her meeting on January 19th at 1pm! This is the follow-up meeting from our first conference brainstorming meeting on November 26th\, where we heard some great suggestions for speakers\, topics\, and session formats. Since then\, we've developed a tentative agenda and invited speakers. In this ne xt meeting\, on January 19th\, we want to get your feedback on our current plans. You're still welcome to attend even if you weren't able to make th e first meeting. In return for attending at least one of these sessions\, not only will you see your suggestions come to life at the conference\, bu t we’ll offer you a discount on the ticket price. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/01/conference-planning-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:71@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260120T000000Z DTEND:20260122T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T224656Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/manitoba-ag-days/ SUMMARY:Manitoba Ag Days DESCRIPTION:The Manitoba Ag Days show is an exposition of agricultural pr oduction expertise\, technology\, and equipment that attracts exhibitors a nd visitors from across Canada and the United States of America the third week of January every year! We have over 550 exhibitors all under one 540\ ,000sq ft roof.  If it has anything to do with agriculture\, you will fin d it at our show!\n\nFor more info visit https://www.agdays.com/\n\nKnow before you go: www.agdays.com/know-before-you-go/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/11-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260121T170000 DTSTAMP:20251202T153747Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers/ SUMMARY:Business Bootcamp for New Farmers DESCRIPTION:Dreaming of starting or growing your farm business?\n\nRegistra tion is now open for the Young Agrarians Business Bootcamp for New Farmers \, starting January 21\, 2026!\nJoin a vibrant community of new and aspiri ng farmers as you dive into building a business plans for the farm of your dreams. Together\, we'll explore financial planning\, marketing\, risk ma nagement\, accessing capital\, and so much more.\n\nThis course is designe d for new farmers who:\n-Are planning on starting up an agricultural opera tion in the near future\; or\n-Are looking to expand an existing farm or h obby enterprise\; or\n-Want to start a new enterprise on an existing farm\ n\nWHEN: January 21 to April 1\, 2026 on Wednesday evenings (5–7 pm PT\, 6–8 pm MT\, 7–9 pm CT\, 8–10 pm ET\, 9–11 pm AT)\nCOST: The sugge sted sliding scale is $250 - $350\, which is $25-$35 per session. You are welcome to contribute an amount that works for you. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.\n\nReady to dig in? Head to our website to sign up : https://youngagrarians.org/courses/business-bootcamp-for-new-farmers/\n\ n#youngagrarians #businessbootcamp #newfarmers #youngfarmers #farmbusiness #farmmarketing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/Proposals-to-modernize-Canadas-seed-regulatory-framework-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:73@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260122T000000Z DTEND:20260124T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T225123Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/pacific-agriculture-show/ SUMMARY:Pacific Agriculture Show DESCRIPTION:The Pacific Agriculture Show will showcase the latest and mos t innovative equipment and technology for the agriculture industry. Join t housands of farmers and agri-food producers in comparing and investigating what over 300 exhibitors have to make your operation more efficient.\n\nB C’s agriculture industry is unique in its diversity and the Show attract s an attendance from all the livestock and horticulture sectors including: dairy\, cattle\, poultry\, equine\, hogs\, llamas\, alpacas\, to vegetabl e\, berry\, grape\, bulb\, ornamentals\, hothouse\, flower and shrub growi ng and more.\n\nFind out more and get tickets here: https://agriculturesho w.net/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/13-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:72@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260122T000000Z DTEND:20260122T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T224914Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/farmland-protection-and-policy-an-in troduction-online-ontario-farmland-trust/ SUMMARY:Farmland Protection and Policy: An Introduction - Online - Ontario Farmland Trust DESCRIPTION:Farmland Protection and Policy: An Introduction\n\nJoin the Ont ario Farmland Trust's Executive Director\, Martin Straathof\, and Board Ch air\, Margaret Walton\, for an accessible introduction to municipal planni ng processes and farmland protection policies. Participants will gain a fo undational understanding of how municipal decisions impact farmland\, what tools exist to influence those decisions\, and which levels of government and departments are responsible for decisions affecting farmland.\n\n*Onl ine and FREE\n\n Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\n 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm\n\n Register here: https://form-can.keela.co/oft-january-webinar-registration- farmland-protection-and-policy-an-introduction\n\nNote: You will receive a link to the Zoom webinar ahead of the event. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/12-1.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260123T090000Z DTEND:20260123T160000Z DTSTAMP:20251204T225148Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/farm-succession-planning-stories-str ategies-and-shared-learning/ SUMMARY:Farm Succession Planning: Stories\, Strategies\, and Shared Learnin g DESCRIPTION:\nAs Alberta’s farming population ages and many families face questions about the future of their land\, farm transition has become an urgent topic for many rural communities. If you are considering a farm tr ansition\, join Young Agrarians and the Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rur al Communities on January 23\, 2026\, for a Farm Succession Planning day i n Camrose\, Alberta!\nThis event will bring together established farmers\, new and aspiring producers\, transition experts\, and community members t o explore lessons learned and best practices around farm transitions.\nAtt endees will get to:\n\n\n hear a keynote address from Annessa Good-Hassar d on transition strategies\n learn about new research on farm succession readiness\, family communication\, and rural mental health\n participate in a Farm Transition Cafe Workshop\n hear from a panel of farmers and tra nsition experts\n share a meal catered by local food artisans\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n📆WHEN: January 23\, 2026 | 9am – 4pm\n📍LOCATION: Treaty 6 Territory | Mayer Family Community Hall\, Camrose\, Alberta\n 👉 Reserve your free spot here: https://youngagrarians.org/events/jan-2 3-2026-camrose-ab-farm-succession-planning/\n#FarmTransitionCanada #FarmSu ccessionPlanning #youngagrarians\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/FARM-TRANSITION-CAFE-AB-JAN-2026-DRAFT-1-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260124T090000Z DTEND:20260124T190000Z DTSTAMP:20251204T225731Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/central-alberta-mixer/ SUMMARY:Central Alberta Mixer DESCRIPTION:\n📣 Calling all new\, young and aspiring farmers!\nJoin us J anuary 24th\, 2026 for a full-day gathering on Treaty 6 Territory in Camro se\, Alberta\, to connect\, learn\, feast\, and celebrate all things farmi ng!\nWhat to expect:\n🌾A community space where you can get to know othe r new and aspiring farmers\n🌾Teachings from Elder Eugene Makokis\n🌾A space for creative thinking\, entrepreneurship\, and discussing new ideas \n🌾A panel with local first-generation farmers who will share their jou rneys\, barriers they experienced\, lessons learned\, and breakthroughs\n 🌾Breakout sessions on topics like soil health\, grazing\, market garden ing\, and farm business set up\n🌾A delicious potluck lunch\, and a loca lly sourced and catered community dinner\nThe mixer is open to everyone – whether you are 3 or 83\, we welcome agrarians of all ages!\n📅 WHE N: January 24\, 2026 | 9am -7pm\n📍LOCATION: Treaty 6 Territory | Mayer Family Community Hall\, Camrose\, Alberta\nRegistration is free! Reserve y our spot here: https://youngagrarians.org/events/centralabamixer2026/\n#Ce ntralAlbertaMixer #ABMixer #Youngagrarians #cdnag\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/E-Update-events-12.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:74@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260129T000000Z DTEND:20260129T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T225244Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/bridging-the-gap-farm-transition-wor kshop-edmonton-farm-management-canada/ SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Farm Transition Workshop - Edmonton - Farm Managem ent Canada DESCRIPTION:\nWhere enthusiasm meets experience.\n\n\n\n\nPlanning the futu re of your farm is one of the most important steps you’ll take. Bridgin g the Gap is uniquely designed to bring multiple generations together for open conversation\, shared learning\, and a stronger understanding of eac h other’s perspectives. Attendees will leave with clearer direction\, pr actical tools\, and concrete next steps to move their transition forward.\ n\nThrough interactive sessions\, practical exercises\, and guided convers ations\, attendees will:\n\n Clarify the big picture of farm transition a nd identify where they are in the journey.\n Learn practical ways to impr ove conversations across generations\, ensuring everyone’s voice is hear d.\n Explore common roadblocks and discover strategies to overcome them.\ n Gain confidence in their understanding of the financial considerations of a farm transition\n Use a guided workbook to map out next steps and be gin shaping a transition plan tailored to their farm.\n Identify the righ t transition team to support their farm now and into the future.\n\nThe wo rkshop focuses on collaboration\, connection\, and action. Participants wi ll leave with a better understanding of their transition journey\, 1–3 t angible actions to pursue\, and valuable resources to keep the process mov ing. There will also be plenty of time for discussion\, sharing experience s\, and learning from other farm families.\n\nFarms of all sizes and commo dities are welcome\, and farm families are encouraged to attend together. Whether you are just beginning to think about transition or are well into the process\, Bridging the Gap offers practical support\, peer learning\, and meaningful opportunities for farm families to plan together for the fu ture.\n\n\nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bridging-the-gap-far m-transition-workshop-edmonton-tickets-1716499148159?aff=oddtdtcreator\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/14.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T143000 DTSTAMP:20260118T230644Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/sowing-solutions-why-these-cover-cro pping-bmps/ SUMMARY:Sowing solutions: Why these cover cropping BMPs? DESCRIPTION:Cover crops are helping farms improve soil health\, manage nutr ients\, and build resilience\, but what processes are driving these change s in the field? In this webinar\, farmers and researchers will walk throug h how cover crops support the soil's capacity to store carbon\, what we kn ow about their impact on nitrous oxide emissions\, and how species selecti on and management decisions shape these outcomes. We’ll also explore the broader on-farm benefits that are motivating adoption across Canada.\nThe panel will include:\n\nDr. Angela Straathof\, Research Impact Manager\, S oils at Guelph\, Ryan Barrett\, Farmer and Research &\; Agronomy Specia list\, PEI Potato Board\, Derek Axten\, Axten Farms\, Minton\, SK.\n\nTo r egister for this webinar and check out any other events as well visit thei r website @ FaRM Events. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/01/sowingsolutions.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:75@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260205T000000Z DTEND:20260205T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251127T225420Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/beyond-the-bin-understanding-the-fie ld-crop-seed-system-bauta-family-initiative-on-canadian-seed-security/ SUMMARY:Beyond the Bin: Understanding the Field Crop Seed System - Bauta Fa mily Initiative on Canadian Seed Security DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Bin: Understanding the Field Crop Seed System\nBin-r un seed\, the portion of the crop that farmers save for next year’s plan ting\, remains an important part of most farm operations\, but there’s a lot more to the story of where our field crop seed comes from! In this we binar\, we’re turning our attention to field crops— like oats\, dry-be ans\, and forages —to ask the question:\n\nWhere do our seeds come from? \n\nThis webinar will feature presentations from a public plant breeder\, a certified seed grower and an industry leader. The conversation will prov ide an overview of how the formal seed system works for different field cr ops and dig into some of the economic factors. From breeding and variety r egistration to certified seed production and distribution\, each step play s a critical role to supply farmers with high quality seeds.\n\nOur seed s ystem also faces specific economic\, regulatory and technical challenges\, especially when it comes to supplying seeds that are regionally-adapted\, genetically diverse\, that thrive in organic and regenerative systems or are meant to supply local and specialty markets.\n\nWe will discuss the tr adeoffs that farmers balance when saving or sourcing their field crop seed \, and explore how we can build more resilience into the seed system that is the backbone of Canadian agriculture.\n\nSpeakers:\n\nDr. Jamie Larsen\ , AAFC\n\nHeather Kerschbaumer\, Golden Acre Seeds\n\nScott Shiels\, Grain Millers\n\nPresentations will be in English with translated slides.\n\n&n bsp\;\n\nSee more and register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-th e-bin-understanding-the-field-crop-seed-system-tickets-1542917591049?aff=o ddtdtcreator ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/11/15.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260217T000000Z DTEND:20260217T000000Z DTSTAMP:20251223T185910Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/northern-latitudes-sourcing-and-savi ng-seeds-from-similar-climates/ SUMMARY:Northern Latitudes: Sourcing and Saving Seeds from Similar Climates - Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security DESCRIPTION:Northern Latitudes: Sourcing and Saving Seeds from Similar Clim ates\n\nFor seed growers in northern climates\, understanding where a seed comes from—geographically\, genetically\, and culturally—is essential .\n\n\n\n\nAt the Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security\, we w ork toward a future where farmers have the power to save\, improve\, and s hare the seeds they rely on. That means building a seed system rooted in g enetic diversity\, regional adaptation\, and collective care.\n\nSeed syst ems are complex—shaped by geography\, labour\, economics\, policy\, and culture. They involve trade-offs. No single model is perfect. This series is about holding space for nuance\, highlighting under-recognized work\, a nd building shared understanding of the systems that feed us.\n\nWe invite you to join us—with curiosity and care—as we shine a light behind the packet.\n\n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n Andrew Still and Sarah Kleeger (Adaptive Se eds\, Oregon) will reflect on their Seed Ambassador travels in Russia\, La tvia\, Lithuania\, Switzerland\, Denmark\, and Romania more than a decade ago.\n\n\n Theo Wiederkehr (Carrick Seeds\, Ontario) will demonstrate how they navigate the NordGen gene bank and discuss thier deep interest in gr ey peas.\n\n\n Heather Ramsey (Umi Nami Farm\, BC) will explain their far m’s motivations for sourcing seed from Japan and what they appreciate ab out varieties from Watanabe Seed.\n\nPresentations will be in English with translated slides.\n\n \;\n\nSee more and register here: Northern Lat itudes: Sourcing and Saving Seeds from Similar Climates Tickets\, Tue\, Fe b 17\, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/Northern-climate-seed-FB.png CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260228T000000Z DTEND:20260301T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260118T225752Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/bc-mixer/ SUMMARY:BC Mixer DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers!\n\nYoung Agrarians (YA) invites you to joi n us to share knowledge and connect with each other – towards growing th e next generation of farmers.\n\nYA (un)conference-style Mixers are a grea t opportunity to support and connect with passionate new and young farmers in the YA network.\n\nThreads woven through the weekend include sustainab le business management\, ecological and regenerative production\, farmer h ealth and wrap-around-care\, policy change and Indigenous food sovereignty .\n\nYA mixers are known for the remarkable connections made: new possibi lities for collaboration\, support\, sharing and cooperation. To make the most of this\, come with an openness to meet new people\, share something that you have to offer (like employment\, land or special skills) and som ething that you might need (such as specific tools\, crop planning models or mentorship).\n\nTo learn more about this event and to register visit FE B 28-MAR 1\, 2026: SNPINTKTN\, PENTICTION\, BC Mixer - Young Agrarians ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/01/BCMixer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260312T163000 DTSTAMP:20260303T154311Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/organic-alberta-conference-2026-pre- conference-tours/ SUMMARY:Organic Alberta Conference 2026 Pre-Conference Tour DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, March 12th for a pre-conference tour to c omplement the 2026 Conference and Trade Show!\n\nThese tours will take pla ce at Annelida Soil Solutions Ltd. and The Little Potato Company\, both in Nisku\, Alberta.\n\nAnnelida Soil Solutions is North America’s largest indoor worm farm. At their facility in Nisku\, Alberta\, they transform or ganic waste into premium worm castings\, liquid extracts\, and natural gra nular fertilizers. Their eco-friendly products enhance soil health and sup port sustainable agriculture. Come join us on a behind-the-scenes tour of their facility and see how they make their magic. \n\nOn the second leg o f the tour\, we will trace the life of a potato as it goes through Little Potato Company's state-of-the-art facility from receiving to sorting\, to washing and packaging and finally shipping. Their receiving\, sorting and washline are highly automated and are always a treat for visitors to watch . In addition\, their plant is very ecologically friendly and impressive\, a fact that isn’t immediately obvious from the outside.\n\nTours detail s and meeting locations will be disclosed after registration. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/01/pre-conference-tours.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events LOCATION:Coast Nisku Inn and Conference Centre\, 1101 4 Street\, Nisku\, Al berta\, T9E 7N1\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=1101 4 Street\, Nisku\, Alb erta\, T9E 7N1\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Coast Nisku Inn and Con ference Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260313T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260314T170000 DTSTAMP:20260313T143804Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/2026-conference-and-trade-show/ SUMMARY:Organic Alberta 2026 Conference and Trade Show DESCRIPTION:On March 13–14\, 2026\, join us at the Beaumont Community Centre for one of Alberta’s most dynamic gatherings for organic and sus tainable agriculture. Connect with hundreds of fellow farmers\, processors \, and agricultural professionals from across the province. Participate in engaging workshops\, hear from expert speakers\, and explore the trade sh ow\, where you can meet industry leaders\, discover new products and servi ces\, and build valuable connections that support your farm or business.\n \nRegistrations are now closed online\, but will still be accepted at the door on March 13th or 14th.\n\nIndividual March 13th &\; 14th Pass\, in cluding Banquet Dinner - $300 + tax\n\nIndividual March 13th\, including B anquet Dinner - $180 + tax\n\nIndividual March 14th - $150 + tax\n\nFarm P air March 13 &\; 14th\, Including Banquet Dinner - $550 + tax\n\nFarm P air\, March 13th including Banquet Dinner - $330 + tax\n\nFarm Pair\, Marc h 14th - $263 + tax\n\nIndividual\, March 13th Banquet Only - $98 + tax\n\ nFarm Pair\, March 13th Banquet Only - $150 + tax\n\nKids 12 and under do not need a ticket and are $20 at the door per day. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 25/12/2026Beaumont.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events LOCATION:Beaumont Community Centre\, 5204 50 Avenue\, Beaumont\, Alberta\, T4X 1E3\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5204 50 Avenue\, Beaumont\, Alberta\, T4X 1E3\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Beaumont Community Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260317T190000 DTSTAMP:20260223T181200Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/positive-communication-workplace-cul ture-in-agriculture/ SUMMARY:Positive Communication & Workplace Culture in Agriculture DESCRIPTION:Join Young Agrarians and Brianna Lachance from AgSafe BC on Mar ch 17\, 2026 for a practical webinar on positive communication and workpla ce culture!\n\nWe’ll explore the critical role of positive communication and a healthy workplace culture in driving success across the agriculture sector. Participants will learn how fostering respectful\, open\, and cle ar communication can strengthen team dynamics\, improve productivity\, and support staff retention\, especially in the often high-pressure\, seasona l\, and multi-generational environments common in agriculture.\n\nKey topi cs we’ll cover:\n🌾Effective communication techniques for diverse team s (including cross-cultural and multilingual workforces)\n🌾Conflict res olution strategies specific to farm and agribusiness settings\n🌾Buildin g a culture of respect and inclusion\n🌾Creating clear roles and expecta tions to reduce misunderstandings and improve accountability\n🌾Practica l tools (like AgLife) for promoting mental wellness and reducing stress in rural workplaces\n\nWe hope you can join us!\n\n⏰ WHEN: March 17\, 2026 • 5:30 PT\, 6:30 MT\, 7:30 CT\, 8:30 ET\, 9:30 AT\n\n📍LOCATION: Onli ne - Zoom link will be sent to registered attendees.⁠\n\nRegister here: https://youngagrarians.org/events/march-17-2026-online-positive-communicat ion-workplace-culture-in-agriculture/\n\n#youngagrarians LOCATION:https://youngagrarians.org/events/march-17-2026-online-positive-co mmunication-workplace-culture-in-agriculture/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260408T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260407T144953Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/modifications-to-the-canadian-organi c-standards/ SUMMARY:Modifications to the Canadian Organic Standards DESCRIPTION:\n\n\nThe revised Canadian Organic Standards will be published at the end of March. These webinars on the modifications to the Canadian O rganic Standards will inform operators and industry stakeholders about the changes to prescribed practices in the production and preparation of orga nic products.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister in advance!\n\nOrganic Plan – Crop P roduction (including Crops grown in structures or containers)\nApril 8\, 2 026 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nTo register: https://us06web. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nf039E0PSFOxS1Ke7DDofw\n\nPermitted Substances Lists – Table 4.2 – Crop Production\nApril 9\, 2026 1:00 PM Eastern T ime (US and Canada)\nTo register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist er/WN_PjIerbmRRN-ErbHq6zTk1Q\n\nLivestock Production – Insect Production – Apiculture \nApril 10\, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\ nTo register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_VoPdcvxZSIGWV-y HqW02qQ\n\nOrganic Composition – Organic Integrity – Permitted Substan ces Lists in Processsing\nApril 13\, 2026 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and C anada)\nTo register:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_G2R_eMRH SJ6Z4IRiPVJMmQi\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/OFC-Logo2.png CATEGORIES:Other Events LOCATION:https://organicfederation.ca/2025-review-of-the-canadian-organic-s tandards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@organicalberta.org DTSTART:20260408T170000Z DTEND:20260408T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260407T145410Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/how-to-start-farming/ SUMMARY:How To Start Farming DESCRIPTION:Farm curious? Not sure where to start? How to Start Farming: An Introductory Course for the Farm Curious is here to help!\n\nThis online course digs into the fundamentals of farming and provides practical\, real -world insights into how you can get involved. If you’re exploring farmi ng as a potential career\, or simply want to understand what it takes\, th is course offers the perfect starting point.\n\nThis course provides acces s to:\n\n🍅 20 instructional videos and curated resources\n🍅 Weekly l ive sessions with first-generation farmers\n🍅 Opportunities to connect with peers &\; ask questions\n\nThis 4-week program is open to anyone i nterested in farming — no prior experience required!\n\nWHEN: April 8 - 29. Live sessions will be held on Wednesday evenings from 5–7 pm PT\, 6 –8 pm MT\, 7–9 pm CT\, 8–10 pm ET\, 9–11 pm AT.\n\nCOST: The sugge sted sliding scale cost is $100–$200\, which is $25–$50 per session. Y ou are welcome to contribute an amount that works for you. No one will be turned away from our programs for lack of funds.\n\nWHERE: Online - join u s from anywhere you have an internet connection!\n\nReady to take the firs t step in your farming journey? Register today at https://youngagrarians.o rg/courses/how-to-start-farming\n\n#youngagrarians #howtostartfarming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/02/YAHow-to-Start-Farming.png CATEGORIES:Other Events LOCATION:https://youngagrarians.org/courses/how-to-start-farming END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260330T175411Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/2026-organic-farming-and-trade-show- in-la-crete/ SUMMARY:2026 Organic Farming and Trade Show in La Crete DESCRIPTION:On April 10\, 2026\, join fellow farmers\, processors\, and agr icultural professionals from across Northern Alberta for a one-day confere nce and trade show at the La Crete Heritage Centre. Explore the unique opp ortunities and challenges of the Peace Region\, one of Canada’s key orga nic hubs with over 300 organic farms. Attend farmer-led sessions\, visit t he trade show to connect directly with industry experts\, discover new too ls and resources\, and gain practical insights to grow your operation.\n\n Registrations and trade show will begin at 8am\, with speakers from 9am - 5pm.\n\nPeople who register in advance will have lunch and snacks provided .\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://organicalberta.org/wp-content/uploads/20 26/03/La-Crete-poster.png CATEGORIES:Organic Alberta Events LOCATION:La Crete Heritage Centre\, 15411 Township Road 1060\, Buffalo Head Prairie\, Alberta\, T0H 4A0\, Canada X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=15411 Township Road 1060\, Buffalo Head Prairie\, Alberta\, T0H 4A0\, Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=La Crete Heritage Centre:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:100@organicalberta.org DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260411T203000 DTSTAMP:20260304T190456Z URL:https://organicalberta.org/events/peace-country-mixer/ SUMMARY:Peace Country Mixer DESCRIPTION:Calling all Peace Country farmers! Join us for a casual gatheri ng on Treaty 8 Territory to connect\, learn\, feast\, and celebrate all th ings farming.\n\nThis event will include:\n\n🌱A community space where y ou can get to know other new and aspiring farmers in the Peace Country\, w hile discussing ideas that will help build relationships\, grow local food systems\, and foster a more inclusive and resilient farming future\n\n 🌱A screening of “Women Who Dig\,” followed by Q&\;A with Trina M oyles and Anna Kuelken\n\n🌱A delicious potluck dinner\n\nThe mixer is o pen to everyone – whether you are 3 or 83\, we welcome agrarians of all ages. We hope you can join us!\n\n📍 WHERE: Demmitt Culture Society Hall \, Demmitt\, AB\n\n📅 WHEN: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026 | 2-8:30pm\n\nLea rn more and reserve your spot here👇🏽:\n\nhttps://youngagrarians.org/ events/apr-11-2026-demmitt-ab-peace-country-mixer/\n\n#PeaceCountryMixer # YoungAgrarians CATEGORIES:Other Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Vancouver BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR