The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association is pleased to support the North American Grazing Lands Congress, taking place on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Calgary, Alberta.
Held in recognition of the United Nations’ declaration of 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, the Congress is being co-hosted by the Canadian Cattle Association and the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef.
This invitation-only event will highlight the ecological, economic and cultural importance of North America’s grazing lands while showcasing the families and producers who steward these landscapes through innovative grazing and land management practices.
Agenda
8:00 a.m.
Depart Calgary host hotel
(Best Western Port O’Call, 1935 McKnight Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T2E 6V4)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
View Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Visit South Porcupine Ranch, operated by a multi-generational family
Lunch on location
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tour Waldron Ranch Grazing Co-op
Presentations and group discussions with subject matter experts
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner at Chain Lakes Provincial Park
Remarks from partners and sponsors
8:30 p.m.
Return to Calgary host hotel
Funding for this project has been provided in part by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund.
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Mattheis Ranch Field Tour
July 15, 2026
9:00 AM MDT - 4:00 PM MDT
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10:00 AM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
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