In-Person

  Join us for an exciting Gardening Forum on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Flat Lake Hall!   This full-day event features engaging workshops designed to inspire and support gardeners of all skill levels. Learn essential gardening techniques, including Composting 101, Pruning Essentials, All About Garlic, and Incorporating Native…

Join us for an exclusive Drone Demo Event on June 12! 🚀 Experience cutting-edge drone technology in action and learn about the latest advancements in aerial solutions. Whether you’re a drone enthusiast, industry professional, or just curious, this event is perfect for networking and hands-on demonstrations. 📍 Location: LARA Research Farm 🕒 Time: 9:30AM -…

Join us for a day in the field exploring the lifeblood of our landscapes - riparian areas. This hands-on event will take you to local examples of healthy and degraded riparian zones, offer real world insights into the management practices that make a differences.   Register today by Clicking Here!

  Join us on July 24, 2025 at the Smoky Lake Agriplex for a day filled with learning, innovation, research and education!   Free supper provided at 5:00 pm!   Register today by calling (780) 826-7260 or by Clicking Here!  

Fuel Your Herd: Cattle Health and Nutrition Evening Healthy cattle start with informed decisions. This event brings together producers and industry specialists to explore the foundations of good nutrition, planning, and herd health. Learn strategies you can apply right away to support herd performance, reduce stress, and improve overall efficiency in your livestock operation. We’ll…

Environmental Farm Plan Workshop Are you a farmer in the County of St. Paul, MD of Bonnyville, or Smoky Lake County? This is for you. Join us for this essential Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop designed to help you build and maintain a solid, sustainable foundation for your farm. An EFP is your voluntary, self-assessment…

LARA, the Bonnyville Veterinary Clinic, and the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine are hosting a special 4-H Family Calving Clinic. This session is designed to provide families with essential knowledge and practical skills ahead of the calving season. Led by Dr. Greg Benoit (DVM), attendees will learn about new protocols and industry best…

Join LARA and the Bonnyville Veterinary Clinic for an informative, hands-on Calving Clinic designed to prepare producers for the upcoming season. Featuring Dr. Greg Benoit (DVM), this session will cover the latest industry protocols and best practices for a successful calving season. Participants will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience using the University…

  Women in Ranching   This workshop brings together women who work in ranching to learn, connect, and share knowledge from the field. Throughout the day, we’ll explore the realities, skills, challenges, and strengths that come with ranch life. Hear from industry speakers, connect with fellow producers, and discover practical tools you can apply to…

  Farmer Appreciation Join us for a night of great food, music, laughter and community- all dedicated to the people who keep our region growing: our farmers. Doors open at 5:00pm, dinner will be served at 6:30pm. After supper enjoy a high energy Classic Hits & Comedy Show with Richard & Deborah Popovich, featuring toe-tapping favourites, audience…