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Goats, Sheep, & Alpaca 101: Webinar Series

RALP Year 3 - Application Intake

Summer Employment Opportunities

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Newsworthy Shares

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Membership is valid from January 1-December 31 for one farm unit and costs $31.50 for the year!



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Goats, Sheep, and Alpacas 101: Webinar Series

Farming Forward and Leduc County are hosting a free 3-part series:

Sheep 101 presented by Adriane Good with the Government of Saskatchewan is Sold out! Thank you to all who have registered!

Missed out on getting a spot watch our YouTube for the replay!

We still have spots open for:

• Alpacas 101 - February 19: Presented by Paityn Eidt, A.L.P.A.C.A

The speakers will touch on the basics of nutrition, housing/infrastructure, husbandry, and topics to consider about ownership. This is for new producers or producers who want to improve their knowledge.

A collaborative effort among AB Lamb Producers (ALP), AB Goat Association (AGA), Alpaca Livestock Producers & Cooperators Association (A.L.P.A.C.A.), Farming Forward Association (FFA), and Leduc County.

The Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) offers funding that may cover up to 100% of eligible expenses to support producers in their ability to implement and maintain projects over a three-year term.

As of February 3, the Resilient Agricultural Landscape Program (RALP) has opened for Year 3 applications.

We are looking for people passionate about agriculture from diverse backgrounds. If you are interested in contributing to Farming Forward's future, email Ian or Carri to indicate your interest.

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