Dr. Ryan’s presentation will look at the biology of elk and the many different ways they can cause problems on farms and ranches, including grazing on livestock pasture, damage to hay bales and standing crops and fences, as well as disease transmission risks. He will talk about his research tracking elk with GPS satellite collars, documenting farmer/rancher knowledge, and developing on-farm risk models to understand how best to prevent and control elk (and deer) issues. Ryan advocates for a ‘tool box approach’ –having a toolbox full of good options to allow each producer to manage their own operation in a way that uses the tools most suitable for their particular situation and avoiding options that risk actually making the problem worse. Science results matched with the deep knowledge of the landowners together can help to best focus spending any funding sources where they are most needed on the hotspots of risk.

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Join Us and the ALUS Team at Red Deer County, to learn more about the watering systems producers are using for grazing success. Get ideas, tips and tricks for systems using different types water sources and learn more about how to extend grazing days with winter water systems. We’ll also cover funding sources to help you cover the costs with your water projects this year.

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Wondering about Hairy Vetch?  Embracing Brassicas? Considering a polyculture?  Drought got you down, to some feed alternatives?  Join Us and livestock and Feed Extension Specialists Jenifer Heyden and Chelsey Siemens from the Government of Saskatchewan on April 17th @7pm.  Learn more about the plants you select for feed and how they can impact your herd health.  Recognize toxic plants and kick them to the curb!

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Join Us to learn more about 'The Ecological Buffalo' as a Keystone Species in North America. Once numbering in the tens of millions, buffalo have played a significant role in structuring the intricate food webs, trophic cascades and inter-species relationships that evolved over thousands of years.

Wes Olson has spent over 35 years working closely with buffalo first as a Parks Canada warden and now as a bison consultant. Wes is a published author and literally 'wrote the book' on buffalo.

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The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project (KIRP) is an eco-cultural restoration project that centers around the restoration of the land and culture of the Kainai (Blood) First Nation by re-introducing plains bison (Bison bison bison) back native mixed-grass prairie pastures on the North End region of the Blood Reserve. Bison have been absent from these lands for ~155 years and First Nation-led environmental research is being undertaken to study and better understand how re-introducing plains bison can benefit mixed-grass prairie ecosystems. Bison are considered both an ecological and cultural keystone for the Blackfoot/Kainai.

Justin Bruised Head (“Akkamootskoonaki”) works as The Kainai Iinnii Rematriation Project Coordinator at Blood Tribe Land Management. Justin was born and raised in a ranching and rodeo family in Southern Alberta, and is a member of the Blood Tribe First Nation of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Treaty 7. Justin received his Post-Secondary Diploma in Renewable Resource Management in 2017, and Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Ecosystem Management in 2019 from the Lethbridge College. He thoroughly enjoys the outdoors and is an advocate for grassland conservation & restoration on the Blood Reserve.

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In this webinar, we will delve into the narratives and teachings surrounding the rekindling of our relationship with the Buffalo.

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Hear about research and practical considerations for growing corn for grazing, nutrient management along with short and long-term rotation considerations from Dr. Vern Baron (AAFC) and BC rancher Steven Devick will share his experience using this practice.

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Does it Cost or Does it Pay?

Join Us in collaboration with the Central Prairies Living Lab’s Kathy Larson for a webinar to learn more about the value of record keeping and the impact it can have on your operations bottom line.

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The speakers at this webinar include Darren Bruhjell (AAFC) and our own Alberta AgriSystem Living Lab producer Doug Skeels who will share their experiences from different jurisdictions. Also, hear from BC ranchers who are planning to test this practice.

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Join Us and Dr Ross McKenzie to cultivate your soil knowledge. Learn about soil health, testing, common soil challenges and how to improve your soil. With over 50 years of experience Dr. McKenzie is sure to grow your soil IQ.

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Can carbon sequestration and storage in crop and grasslands pave a pathway to Beef Net Zero?

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