Lakeland Agricultural Research Association

10/29/2026

Only a few days left to show us your season!

📸 SHOW US YOUR SEASON! 🌾🚜

The season is winding down, and we want to see it through your lens!

We know you’ve got them — the sunset you had to stop for, the ridiculously good crop shot, the cute calf, the harvest action shot, the muddy-boot moment, or that completely random photo that somehow sums up the whole season.

Drop your favourite season photos in the comments below for a chance to win some LARA swag!

No professional photography skills required. No fancy camera required. Just your favourite moments from the year.

Enter by October 31, 2026.

And yes… scrolling through 4,000 photos on your phone does count as productive work. 😉

10/29/2026

We look after the herd. But who’s looking after you?

Between early mornings, long days, unpredictable weather and the never-ending to-do list, it’s easy to put yourself at the bottom of the list. But taking care of yourself matters, too!

That’s what Weather the Storm is all about. Real conversations, building resilience and recognizing that even the toughest farmers don’t have to go it alone.

Join High Heels and Canola Fields and LARA for an evening focused on mental well-being in agriculture. Come for the connection, stay for the conversation, and leave knowing you’re part of a community that gets it.

📅 November 10, 2026
📍 Flat Lake Hall
Refreshments at 5:30 PM | Supper at 6:30 PM
FREE for LARA members (residents of Municipal District of Bonnyville and of St. Paul No. 19)
$40 for non-members

Let’s look after each other, on and off the farm.

Register at laraonline.ca

10/28/2026

Time to get those ideas growing!

If you could add one thing to LARA"S lineup, what would it be? A new kind of workshop, a research topic you're curious about, more resources, or something we haven't even thought of yet?

We're all ears...and your ideas could come with a little bonus!

Complete our 2026 LARA Survey for your chance to win a $200 Co-op gift card!

Click the link below to share your ideas and help us grow what's next!

https://us19.list-manage.com/survey?u=c42fad4a3471e4c3f7409efe0&id=55eb194753&attribution=false

10/27/2026

The boots are optional. The hoodie? Highly encouraged.

We’re bringing a little extra WIR spirit to this year’s Women in Ranching Workshop! And yes, you can get your hands on one of these cozy hoodies!

$45 each
Chocolate Brown or Cream
Add a hoodie preorder when you purchase your workshop ticket!

But don’t mosey on this one… orders close December 30! Get your ticket, pick your colour, and get ready to be the coziest cowgirl in the room.

📅 January 21, 2027
📍 St. Paul Ag Corral & Rec Centre
$20 LARA members | $40 non members
Register now at laraonline.ca!

Now the big question… Team Chocolate Brown or Team Cream?

Municipal District of Bonnyville County of St. Paul No. 19 Caouette & Sons Implements Ltd.

10/26/2026

Check out the rural review from the Municipal District of Bonnyville

You can read the latest edition of Rural Review at bit.ly/RuralReviewOctober2026

This edition features Halloween Safety Tips, information on rat inspections, boat dock storage and more!

10/26/2026

When it comes to cow longevity, which would you choose?

🅰️ A cow that looks great today
🅱️ A cow that keeps performing year after year

If you're thinking about the long game, let's talk!

That's exactly what we're getting into at Feeding for the Future: Cow Longevity & Herd Health....and we're just over a month away! Join Abby Redman and Dr. Susan Markus for an afternoon of practical insights on nutrition, water quality and keeping your herd healthy for the long haul.

📅 November 26 | 11 AM–4 PM
📍 St. Paul Ag Corral
FREE for LARA members | $40 for non-members

Cast your vote: A or B? And join us November 26 to dig into what helps cows go the distance! Register at laraonline.ca!

Beef Cattle Research Council Municipal District of Bonnyville County of St. Paul No. 19

10/23/2026

🌾MEALS IN THE FIELD | SHEET PAN SAUSAGE & VEGGIES🌾

Sausage? Check.
Potatoes? Check.
Veggies? Check.
Dinner? DONE. ✔️

This week’s Meals in the Field recipe is about as straightforward as it gets — toss it on a pan, roast it up and feed the crew.

What should we make next? Share your favourite field meals and recipes in the comments!

10/22/2026

Every great idea starts somewhere… and we’re giving you the chance to help plant the next one at LARA!

Maybe there’s a workshop you’ve been wishing for, a research question you’ve always wondered about, or something you think we should be doing differently.

Now’s your chance to put it out there!

And hey, sharing your ideas could pay off!
We’re giving you the chance to WIN a $200 Co-op gift card just for taking the survey before November 15!

Put those thinking caps on and click the link below to have your say!

https://us19.list-manage.com/survey?u=c42fad4a3471e4c3f7409efe0&id=55eb194753&attribution=false

10/21/2026

Plot twist: those leaves you’re raking up could be next year’s garden gold!

Before those bags of leaves hit the curb, give them a second job!
Your compost pile (and your garden) will thank you.

Here’s how to turn fall leaves into soil-building goodness:

Regular compost? Leaves are your carbon-rich browns! Mix them with food scraps and other greens to help create a balanced compost pile. Shred them first to help speed up the breakdown.

Worm composting? Your worm bin can benefit, too! Add small amounts of dry, shredded leaves as bedding and a carbon source alongside your food scraps. Your wiggly little workers will appreciate the variety!

Pro tip: Stockpile a bag of dry leaves to mix into your compost throughout the winter. Future-you will be glad you did!

Less leaf waste, more nutrient-rich goodness for your soil. Now that’s a fall win!

10/20/2026

Well, that escalated quickly! Our grain moisture meter has been working overtime, and some of these samples are giving us numbers that are hard to believe. We’re talking over 50% moisture in some cases!

How’s harvest going on your farm? What moisture levels are you seeing, and are you getting closer to wrapping things up or still have plenty left to go? Let’s compare notes in the comments!