The Blood Tribe Agricultural Project (1991), operating as a business entity of the Blood Tribe, will operate and maintain the Irrigation System of the Blood Tribe in an efficient and profitable manner, Blood Tribe Agricultural Project will monitor and maintain the conditions of the lands entrusted to BTAP under the 1991 Headlease by securing the appropriate professional scientific expertise in Crop, Soil and Water Management.
Kainai Forage is a forage producer and processor underpinned by the dedication of lands and irrigation from the Blood Tribe of Southern Alberta. The Blood Tribe’s land holdings (Reserve) span approximately 350,000 acres, making it the largest Reserve in Canada. The Blood Tribe has dedicated approximately 25,000 acres of this land base and accompanying irrigation system to the production of premium hays. Learn More This 40-year dedication brings about a unique partnership opportunity for farmers, forage growers, our onsite processing plant and premium hay markets, producing a platform for world class farmers to operate without interruption, incorporating long-term sustainability best practices. Our dedication to best practices enables users and markets to rely on origin specific production of world-class premium hay year over year. This site is committed to anchoring annual production of over 100,000 metric tonnes of timothy hay as well as a host of additional value added products. Learn more
Kasko Cattle Co. Ltd. is a family owned custom cattle feeding and farming business. In 1979, Les Kasko began a cattle order buying business. He bought feeder cattle for customers in southern Alberta, and later focused on exporting finished cattle to the U.S. In the 1990’s, his sons Ryan and Greg, and son-in-law Todd joined the business. In 1997, Kasko’s purchased Hwy 52 Beef Producers feedlot located east of Raymond Alberta. Hwy 52 was one of the first large scale feedlot operations in Canada. It was built in 1967, and over the years its capacity has grown to over 15,000 head of cattle. Since 1997 it has undergone significant renovations to bring it up to the highest standards of feedlot operation.
KCC has since expanded the business and purchased three additional feedlots in southern Alberta. Two are located near Coaldale, and the other east of Taber. Today, the four feedlots have a standing capacity of 45,000 head of cattle and employ over 70 people.
The operation includes mainly irrigated farmland. Barley and corn are grown for silage, and some alfalfa is raised to start new cattle on feed. The feedlot buys silage and a significant amount of barley from southern Alberta and across the western Canadian prairies. In 2003 the Kasko family was proud to be recognized as the Calgary Stampede Farm Family of the year. We strive to continue to improve our operations, and we take pride in helping lead the Alberta beef industry.
LNID MISSION is to provide the best, most efficient water delivery system at the lowest possible cost to the water users, while ensuring good stewardship for the environment and our natural resources.
It is one of our stops during the field trip course to learn about water irrigation allocations for Food production and other uses.
Lethbridge Polytechnic has been conducting applied research in agriculture for more than 30 years. Our dedicated researchers and state-of-the-art facilities enable pre-commercial validation for commercial application in agriculture and agri-food in the areas of integrated food production systems, irrigation science, and post-harvest technology.
It is one of our stops during the field trip course to learn about their latest research and technology advancement.
A Balance with Nature – Since 1894 – Preserving native grasslands and wildlife habitat
The McIntyre Ranch has changed very little since it was established in 1894 by William H. McIntyre. The sustainable cattle-ranching practices that William instilled from his observations of the overgrazing of the mid-western United States, deservedly earns him to be recognized as a pioneer conservationist.
That ‘balance with nature’ philosophy guided 53 years of McIntyre ownership and has continued since Ralph Thrall (Sr.) bought the property from the McIntyre estate in 1948. The McIntyre legacy has now continued for over 75 years under the Thrall family ownership/management.
The Milk River Watershed Council Canada (MRWCC) is a broad partnership of interested and informed people living and working in the Milk River Watershed who provide leadership in watershed management and planning. As a transboundary watershed, we foster good relationships with our Montana neighbours for the continued co-management of the Milk River waters.
Our Mandate: To engage governments, stakeholders, other partnerships, and the public in watershed assessment and watershed management planning, considering existing land and resource management planning processes and decision-making authorities.
The Oldman Dam Downstream Stakeholders Guild (O-DAM) was formed by a group of property owners who were affected by the June 2013 release of water from the Oldman Dam. This group believes that much of the damage and stress experienced as a result of the released high water volume could have been avoided through improved communication with the residents living below the dam and affected areas of Willow Creek and, with changes to flow management guidelines of the dam. In 2022, O-Dam expanded its scope to encompass Willow Creek including flow management and efficient water use from Pine Coulee Reservoir.
Quattro Ventures is a unique and exciting agricultural joint venture created by the synergy of five family farms coming together with a common vision.
We are an innovative agricultural business producing diverse commodities for local and international markets. Through progressive farming practices and responsible stewardship of the land we honor our farm family roots.
We proudly stand on the leading edge of sustainable agricultural production, while fostering life-work satisfaction.