Foothills Forage & Grazing Association

Yesterday we held our 2026 AGM with guest speaker Shaun Haney. Welcome new Directors Matt Malyk, Martina Wade & Brandon Toews! Thank you to Daryl Chubb, Daniel Doerksen & Tanis Cross for 6 years of service.

Join Rocky View County and Mountain View County, Alberta for a Native Bees & Native Plants Workshop at the Crossfield Community Hall on April 9, 2026! To register, visit: rockyview.ca/events

RDAR and AbacusBio are inviting beef producers to participate in a survey to better understand the challenges and opportunities facing industry regarding the adoption of genetic and genomic technologies. survey.alchemer.com/s3/8491621/RDA…

📣FFGA GOLD SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT Millborn Seeds Millborn services seed dealers, distributors, ag retailers, farmers, and ranchers throughout Canada.

As our AGM approaches, we have three directors stepping down. We’re excited to share that three producers from the FFGA region have put their names forward for a seat on the board. Read below to learn more about them and their operations. Register: foothillsforage.com/2026agm

🌱Rooted in agriculture and driven by passion for the land. Andrea Stroeve-Sawa of Shipwheel Cattle Feeders shares her story and perspective on grazing, and the importance of learning, adapting, and connecting with other producers along the way.

📣We're Hiring! Visit foothillsforage.com/jobopportunity to see the full job posting! To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to manager@foothillsforage.com Deadline to apply is March 31, 2026

Congratulations to our 2026 FFGA Bursary Recipients. We are proud to help support your education and look forward working with you in the livestock & forage industry in the future.

FFGA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday March 18, 2026, at the Highwood Centre in High River! We are excited to present guest speaker Shaun Haney! To register, visit: foothillsforage.com/agm26

EFP Invasive Species Webinar Series is kicking off! Register for each session and join the fight against invasives in Alberta agriculture. albertaefp.com/event-calendar/

🌽Corn & Cows Grazing Tour 📍March 25, 2026 at Sammons Land & Cattle in Wheatland County ⏰10am - 3pm Register at: foothillsforage.com/corngrazing

The FFGA Ag & Sightseeing Tour group arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay on Wednesday! We have spent the last three days exploring Montevideo and Colonia Del Sacramento areas. Looking forward to the days ahead!!

FFGA Vice Chairman Sarah Green shares her story and the generations behind her rooted in regenerative agriculture 🌱

Join us on February 24, 2026 for an Environmental Farm Plan workshop at the Mountain View County Office near Didsbury At this workshop you will work with trained EFP technicians as you work through your workbook and action plan. Registration for free at: foothillsforage.com/efp26

📣FFGA GOLD SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT Alberta Beef Magazine Alberta Beef Magazine premier, long-standing publication dedicated to the cattle industry in Alberta and Saskatchewan for over 30 years. It provides targeted content and practical info to cow/calf producers and feedlots.

Happy Canadian Ag Day! 🌾 At FFGA, we love keeping producers up to date with the latest innovations and turning ideas into action through demos, workshops, events, and networking, helping our farming and ranching community thrive! #CdnAgDay

We had a great turnout at Ranching Opportunities hosted by the Red Bow Ag Partnership! A great day of learning and connection!

📣Check out this Producer Funding 101 Webinar Series! 💻 Session 1: CFGA OFCAF - February 12 Session 2: RDAR Funding - February 19 Session 3: Water Programs - February 26 Session 4: Regional Funding Overview - March 5 To register, visit: foothillsforage.com/livewebinars

Tickets for Living in the Natural Environment hosted by Municipal District of Bighorn are available! Visit LNE2026.eventbrite.ca to register.

We would like to invite you to the FFGA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday March 18, 2026, at the Highwood Centre in High River! We are excited to present guest speaker Shaun Haney! You can register for the AGM at: foothillsforage.com/agm26