Foothills Forage & Grazing Association

You don't want to miss this! Make sure to register: https://www.foothillsforage.com/limberpine

🌲 Join us on September 2 for Grazing Strategies in Limber Pine!🌲

Discover how grazing management can play a key role in protecting Alberta's valuable limber and whitebark pine ecosystems.

🔗Register at: https://www.foothillsforage.com/limberpine

📣FFGA GOLD SPONSOR HIGHLIGHT
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Envu was founded in 2022, building on years of industry experience to advance healthy environments. They provide innovative solutions across industries including pest management, forestry, golf, lawn and landscape, and range & pasture, working closely with customers to develop solutions for today and the future.

Yesterday, we hosted a Virtual Collar Fencing Day near Cochrane! 🐮

We had a great turnout and some great discussions about Halter and Gallagher virtual fencing collars, including how these systems can be used for grazing management.

A big thank you to Anne McNabb for hosting us, and to Tim Wray and Angela Kumlin for sharing their experiences using virtual collars. And of course, thank you to everyone who came out and participated in the day! 👏

It was a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and share ideas about the future of virtual fencing. 🌱

🌲 Join us on September 2 for Grazing Strategies in Limber Pine!🌲

Discover how grazing management can play a key role in protecting Alberta's valuable limber and whitebark pine ecosystems.

🔗Register at: https://www.foothillsforage.com/limberpine

Congrats, Sean & Holly! A well deserved accomplishment!

Sean has been a long-time FFGA member and a past FFGA Board Director. We’re proud to see you both recognized!

✈New Zealand Ag & Sightseeing Tour 🇳🇿🐑
February 13- March 4, 2027

🔗For full details see the attached draft itinerary and booking form at: https://www.foothillsforage.com/nz

📞If you have any questions or would like to book, please contact Lawrence Rowley at Leader tours at [email protected] or (403) 764-2044.

Yesterday, we hosted our Pasture Power Up Tour near Patricia, AB! 🌱

The day featured presentations from Newell County on the project, Corteva and Envu on pasture management products, and a discussion on grazing strategies for brush control, highlighting the effectiveness of intensive sheep grazing.

In the afternoon, we toured two pastures to see the results firsthand, ask questions, and enjoy some great discussion among attendees.

Thanks to our producer hosts Brad Deschamps and Krista Irwin for hosting us and to everyone who joined us!🌾

🌱 Converting Marginal Land to Forages!

On Monday, July 27, we hosted Joel Williams near Dalum for a great day of learning about converting marginal land to forages.

We explored how to turn low-productivity, alkaline grain acres into profitable and resilient forage systems, with practical insights on improving land productivity and long-term sustainability.

A big thank you to Jim Eskelund for hosting us and to everyone who joined us for the day!

This is next week! Don't forget to register!

UPDATED DATE!!📅

🌱 Pasture Powerup - August 5, 2026 near Patrica!📍

A great opportunity to learn about grazing systems, invasive species management, and practical tips for your own operation.

📝 To register, visit: https://www.foothillsforage.com/pasturepowerup

☀️ Last week, FFGA attended the Southern Alberta Grazing School for Women in Cassils, AB. Over two days, a fantastic group of women came together to learn about grazing principles, range health, riparian health, species at risk, soil erosion, and cattle marketing.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event such a success!