November is a busy month of learning and networking opportunities. The Canadian Forage and Grassland Association (CFGA) Prairies team is looking forward to its next stop at the 55th Canadian Western Agribition happening the week of Nov. 23 to 28 in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Agribition is a week-long event involving many different and special activities throughout each day of the week from cattle and sheep show and sales, rodeos, dog trials, the Grain Expo, the Indigenous Agriculture Summit and a trade show. It is a fantastic opportunity to experience learning, collaboration, connection and expansive potential with many things in agriculture.

The CFGA Prairies team will start the week by joining the Next Gen Ag Mentorship and Sask Young Ag on Monday, Nov. 23, for their professional development day. Here, industry relevant topics with an emphasis for the next generation of producers in agriculture will be discussed including financial literacy, leadership and community. There will be plenty of networking and opportunities shared throughout the day.

Then, Tuesday, Nov. 24, will start at the Breakfast in the Barn event with keynote speaker Premier of Saskatchewan Scott Moe and Q&A session. After breakfast, they will spend the remainder of the day in a workshop for Saskatchewan CFGA’s network of mentors discussing OFCAF program updates, tools for monitoring and assessing available forage in pastures, various pasture assessments and a special presentation from Jean Clavelle for mentors to learn how the power of storytelling can develop effective communication tools.

Find the CFGA at booth #140 in the International Trade Center or at the Ministry of Agriculture On-Farm Funding and Program Hub event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 25. This open event gathers many provincial programs into one space for producers to tour through, learn and see what is available to them in the way of program support and funding opportunities.

The team will also participate in both the Indigenous Agriculture Summit and Sheep Show on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27

The Indigenous Agriculture Summit is a two-day event full of conversations, knowledge and resource sharing, support and community where there are presentations and breakout sessions covering topics of food systems, security and sovereignty, strengthening communities, supporting indigenous youth and economic opportunity.

Come watch sheep producers, youth and juniors showcase their hard work and care during the Sheep Show with their sheep stock in various classes happening Thursday and Friday along with shearing and hoof trimming demonstrations. The Saskatchewan Sheep Breeders’ Association Sheep Sale is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, in the afternoon.

Anytime during the week, please come by the CFGA’s booth #140 to learn about funding, education opportunities, mentorship programs, as well as to work with a grazing mentor on the development of your own personalized grazing plan.

The CFGA Prairies team looks forward to connecting with you throughout the week!

Contributed by Morgan Kitchen, CFGA’s Alberta/Saskatchewan forage tech.