CFGA Conference 2026

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The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) is excited to host its 17th Annual Conference in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with the Agriculture Research and Extension Council of Alberta (ARECA) at the Best Western Calgary Plaza Hotel Nov. 9 to 12, 2026.

With the theme Canadian Forage Systems: Designing for Durability, this year’s conference offers a dynamic program uniting Canada’s forage and grassland community to address resilience and long‑term system design. The agenda features two days of educational sessions, cutting‑edge research, practical grazing and forage management insights and cross‑sector conversations linking science, policy and on‑the‑ground experience. Attendees will hear from Prairie innovators, explore tools that boost economic and environmental performance and collaborate on building forage systems that withstand climate, market and land‑use pressures.

The CFGA’s Annual Conference is a prime opportunity to connect with sector stakeholders, expand your knowledge, grow your network and spark new collaborations. It’s a gateway to Canada’s 70 million acres of forage and grassland production, the science behind it and the producers who steward it. Along with the educational sessions, the 2026 program includes farm tours, a trade show, workshops and extensive networking with the more than 150 participants expected to attend, including producers, suppliers, service providers, government and industry leaders.

Click here to view the draft Agenda for the Conference!

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Celebrate IYRP

The CFGA is excited to incorporate International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists (IYRP) celebrations into its 2026 National Conference. By weaving IYRP themes into sessions, stories and producer‑driven innovation, the conference connects the CFGA’s national work with this global movement that is focused on healthy, resilient rangelands and the people who sustain them. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover what’s happening across Canada while joining an international celebration of stewardship and collaboration.

To learn more about IYRP, visit the Canadian IYRP webpage.

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Post-Conference Workshop

Technology Tinder Workshop

Thursday, November 12

The Technology Tinder Workshop is a in-person only fast‑paced, hands‑on exploration of emerging forage and grazing technologies designed specifically for producers and extension advisors. Built around a playful “matchmaking” format, the workshop helps participants compare tools, test practicality, and identify the technologies that best fit their real‑world grazing challenges.

The day begins with rapid‑fire tech pitches and a swipe‑card icebreaker, followed by immersive Deep Dive Sessions where attendees rotate through six technology tables for demos, producer reality checks, and live scoring. Featured tools include John Deere Operations Centre, Agrivanna, Measur Drones, Rangeview, and AgribotAI .

After lunch, participants will hear three short, future‑focused talks from leaders in grazing education—Brenda Ralston (Lakeland College), Brianna Elliot (Olds College), and Stacey Domolewski (BCRC) —before joining the Love It, Leave It, Dream It producer panel, where ranchers unpack what works, what doesn’t, and what they wish existed. The workshop closes with a Commitment Wall, where attendees cast final votes for technology adoption and identify one action they’ll take over the next six months to support tech adoption in their operation or region .

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Who Should Attend

Beef and forage producers
Extension specialists, forage associations, and applied research staff
Anyone exploring practical, low‑pressure ways to evaluate grazing and cattle‑management technologies