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  St. Paul Field Tour 2026 Grab your hat, bring your questions, and join us in the field! Our St. Paul Field Tour is your chance to see this year's crop trials up close, hear from industry experts, and connect with fellow producers over a day of practical, boots-on-the-ground learning. Explore trial plots, compare varieties…

Join us as we host Jordan Steele of Ranching for Profit, for a two-day workshop focused on building more profitable, resilient ranching operations.   Learn how ecology, grazing management, and financial decision-making work together to shape the success of an operation.   Explore ecological processes, grazing principles, and strategies to improve productivity, reduce workload, and…

Join the LARA  research team at our Fort Kent Research Farm on August 11, 2026, from 7:30–10:30 AM for a guided tour of current research projects Explore field-scale trials and demonstration plots showcasing innovative crop, forage, and soil management practices designed for Lakeland producers. You'll see research in action, learn about the latest findings from…

  LARA will not be participating in Alberta Open Farm Days 2026 The exceptionally wet spring and continued rainfall throughout the season have significantly delayed field work and the establishment of many of our research, demonstration and horticulture projects. As a result, the Research Farm will not be in a position to deliver the educational…

Soil Health & Grazing Management Tour Join us for a Soil Health & Grazing Management Tour at Kunec Cattle Company on September 23, 2026, at 8:00 AM. This field-based event will explore the connection between healthy soils and effective grazing management, with an opportunity to learn from practices being used on the farm. Whether you're…

Farming takes grit. It takes patience, adaptability and the ability to keep going when the forecast doesn’t go your way. But even the strongest among us need support sometimes. Join…

Feeding for the Future: Cow Longevity & Herd Health What does it take to build a herd that stays healthy, productive and profitable for the long haul? Join LARA for…

Join producers, researchers, and industry leaders from across Western Canada for a leading event focused on soil health and grazing management. This conference brings together practical experience and cutting-edge research…

  WOMEN IN RANCHING IS BACK! Ladies, grab your boots, round up your ranch crew and mark your calendars! LARA’s Women in Ranching Workshop is coming your way January 21, 2027!…