Throughout the year, the County of Barrhead hosts many workshops & webinars on important topics to rural landowners. Check out our Community Events Calendar to see what's coming up, or scroll down for more details!
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Branching Out:Tree Health Essentials
A 2-part FREE workshop series all about tree health & productivity!
At the first session, join arborist Toso Bozic to discuss various factors that could be damaging your trees such as insects, disease, wildlife, herbicides, and human activity.
The second session will head outdoors to focus on live demonstrations & hands-on experience with proper fruit tree pruning & grafting techniques. This session will be outdoors at a site with a variety of fruit trees for demonstrations.
Session 1: What’s Killing My Trees?
- Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- 5:30-8:00 PM
- Fort Assiniboine Legion Hall
Session 2: Fruit Tree Pruning & Grafting
- Thursday, April 30, 2026
- 5:00-9:00 PM
- De Herdt Gardens, Barrhead
Registration deadline: April 27, 2026.
Feel free to register for one or both sessions! Click here to sign up!
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EFP WorkshopGet support starting or completing your EFP!
An Environmental Farm Plan can help producers to:
- Increase operational efficiency
- Take advantage of funding opportunities
- Support consumer marketing
- Understand legal/environmental requirements
Take advantage of this FREE workshop and get in-person assistance with your EFP!
- Date: March 26, 2026
- Time: 9 AM - 4 PM
- Location: Westlock Ag Society Barn
- Cost: FREE (pre-registration required)
Ag Drone SchoolHands-on 2 day workshop
Get hands-on agricultural drone certification at this 2-day all inclusive training course in Fort Assiniboine.
Participants will receive all necessary learning materials, hands-on experience, access to a fleet of test drones, and lunch!
- Date: April 16-17, 2026
- Location: Fort Assiniboine Ag Society
- Registration is $590 per person.
- (Make sure to use code WBC100 for $100 off at checkout!)
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