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Planning for Drought Resilient Livestock Water

Webinar February 11, 6-8pm

Despite significant snowfall this winter in some parts of the province, dry conditions in the fall of 2025 left many dugouts and sloughs at low levels. Does this have you rethinking how you'll water your livestock in 2026?  Join Strathcona County for an evening of learning and sharing practical ways to improve the drought resilience of livestock water sources on the farm.

Speakers:

Shawn Elgert, P.Eng. (Agricultural Water Engineer, Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation): Designing and maintaining drought resilient dugouts

Sean McGrath (Round Rock Ranching, Vermilion): Building efficient and drought resilient water systems on the ranch

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Maximizing the use of available land and exploring unconventional grazing opportunities can help both new and experienced sheep producers expand their operations. Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of grazing management for sheep and goats, the Targeted Grazing Course focuses on vegetation control, land sustainability, animal welfare, and business planning. The final module includes detailed Canadian case studies on grazing under solar panels, in cut blocks, in forested and urban areas, and to control unwanted vegetation. 

Offered online, the course costs $250 and takes 10-15 hours to complete.  Support is provided by Marisa Schuebel, a Lakeland College instructor and urban grazier of goats, and online check in points are scheduled for discussion and idea sharing.  The course is offered twice each year, September to December and January to April. Producers are encouraged to register early within these periods to ensure they do not miss any online sessions.

Next course starts January 2026. 

For a detailed course description, please review the Course Syllabus.

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The Alberta Sheep Breeders Association and Alberta Lamb Producers have teamed up to host an informative workshop on Cache Valley Virus! This in-person and virtual event will be held at the Agriculture Centre, 97 East Lake Ramp NE Airdrie. Learn from Dr. Lynn Tait and a producer panel. See you there!

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