County of Lethbridge

Want to invite County staff to your event or group? You can do that.

Decide what you'd like to learn about:

• All things agriculture 
  • E.g., innovation, EFPs, shelterbelts, local plant life and critters
  • Matthew Wells, Rural Extension Specialist - mwells@lethcounty.ca
• Emergency management
  • E.g., personal or organizational preparedness
  • Breea Tamminga, Emergency Management Coordinator - btamminga@lethcounty.ca
• Something else? Give our office a call: 403.328.5525

Looking to learn something new? We might have an opportunity for you.

Upcoming workshops:

Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Workshop - November 4, 2026 

8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Excite Lethbridge | FREE | Snacks and coffee provided.

Join Lethbridge County Ag Extension, Foothills Forage & Grazing Association, County of Warner and Lethbridge & District Agricultural Society for an Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) workshop to learn how to assess environmental risks and opportunities on your farm.

Expect to work with trained technicians to complete or update your EFP and identify improvements that can be made on your farm.

Learn more and register.

Past workshops

2026 Nutrient Management Webinar Series - January 26, February 2 & February 9

11 a.m. MST each day | Zoom

Join us for a series of 3 sessions focused on sustainable agriculture.

Look forward to informative sessions on biodiversity, weed management and nutrient analysis. 

Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just starting out, this webinar will provide valuable insights and practical tips to help you enhance crop productivity and sustainability. CEU credits are available following each presentation. 

Interested in watching lectures from last year? Visit the Lethbridge County YouTube channel.

Growing Opportunities Workshop - March 25, 2026

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Lethbridge Trade & Convention Centre | FREE | Includes lunch

Join us for a workshop focused on exploring risk mitigation and management over time.

Look forward to informative sessions on:

• Canadian Prairie Prescribed Fire Exchange

  Program

• Emergency Response Plans and why producers
  should complete them

• AgSafe Program, risk management and 10 myths
  of farm safety

• The importance of succession planning for farms

Shelterbelts and Resilient Landscapes Workshop - April 15, 2026* 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Diamond City Community Hall | FREE | Includes lunch

Shelterbelts provide protection from soil erosion, habitat for critters and other vegetation, and work to create your own prairie oasis. Shelterbelts are important.

Join Lethbridge County Ag Extension for Shelterbelts and Resilient Landscapes, a workshop focused on practical tips and tools for creating and maintaining your shelterbelt.

• When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Where: Diamond City Hall*

This workshop is FREE and includes lunch.

Look forward to informative sessions on:

• Disease and pests
• Agroforestry and Woodlot Extension Society of Alberta (AWES) program and success
• Long-term maintenance
• Demonstrations:
  • Planning your shelterbelt
  • Proper pruning
  • Tree planting

And FREE bare root trees for attendees.

*This workshop includes outdoor demonstrations and will run rain, snow or sunshine. Please dress for the weather.