The Original Grazing School
for Women
A Fun Educational Event for Women in Agriculture
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The Original Grazing School for Women is an annual event held in northeastern Alberta. The Grazing School for Women events attract women from Alberta and Saskatchewan and promotes sustainable agriculture, long-term livestock management strategies, environmental education and networking with like-minded women. The Grazing School has been very successful, attracting over 200 farming and ranching women in the past 10 years.
The Original Grazing School for Women is a partnership between Cows and Fish: Alberta Habitat Management Society, Beaver County, M.D. of Bonnyville, Lamont County, M.D. of Wainwright, County of Two Hills, County of Vermilion River, M.D. of Provost and Smoky Lake County.
From the Grazing School Blog
Bingo Halls, Card Nights and Fair Games: A History of Gambling in Canada's Prairie Farm Communities
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Farm Succession Planning for Ranching Families
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Low Stress Cattle Handling: Techniques Every Rancher Should Know
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Soil Health 101: Cover Crops Grazing and Livestock Integration
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