LeftImg.Name

West-Central Forage Association

You have come to the virtual home of West-Central Forage Association. WCFA is a non-profit, membership based, producer driven, agricultural research and extension organization that serves forage and livestock producers in the West-central region of Alberta. 

Since 1978, WCFA has served the needs of forage and livestock producers in the region by demonstrating new agricultural technology and production practices through extension activities, applied research & demonstration, and knowledge sharing. WCFA works with industry, government, producers and other stakeholders to serve the needs of producers in the region. 

We encourage you to browse our website and check out the number of resources we have available. You will find information on a number of projects, research trials, demonstrations, programs and events that we are currently involved with, or have worked on previously. We encourage you to check back regularly and follow us on social media to stay up to date on all the exciting things we are working on. Be sure to check out our Publications page for additional industry resources, photos and videos, annual reports and the "Roots and Ruminants" magazine. 

Office Hours 

9:00 am-4:00pm Monday-Friday By Appointment Only

Please contact us before stopping in. We are a small team and staff are not always available at the office. Calling ahead ensures someone is available to assist you.  

Upcoming Events 


March 24 - MASH: Soil Health Mini Conference, Edmonton, AB

OUR TEAM

WCFA employs three full-time staff members at the office near Sangudo, AB. As well, a volunteer board of directors ensures we are addressing the most prominent issues for local producers. 

> Read More

FUNDING PARTNERS

WCFA relies on financial support from a variety of partners in order to effectively serve producers in the region. Without the support we receive from these partners we would not be able to deliver programming to our members. 

> Read More

CONTACT US

Questions? Ideas for projects & events? Interested in learning more about us? We encourage you to contact us. We would love to hear from you! 

> Read More

West-Central Forage Association

Upcoming Event

postImg.Name
March 24, 2023

Gateway Research Organization, Grey Wooded Forage Association and West Central Forage Association have partnered up to bring you a balanced mix of soil science and on-farm observations at the MASH conference on March 24, 2023.

> Read More
> View all events
Tech.png

Featured Project

This project focuses on the process of adopting new innovations and/or technology on Alberta ranches. Producers throughout the province have adopted a variety of innovations on their operations through this project.

> Read More
> View all projects
EFP.png

Featured SACA

The Alberta EFP program is a voluntary, whole farm, self-assessment tool to help identify environmental risks and develop plans to mitigate identified risks. WCFA is committed to assisting producers in completing their EFPs.

> Read More
> View all SACA
IMG_2579.JPG

Membership

Members are entitled to discounted rates for extension events in addition to access to our rental equipment line-up and members-only newsletters and publications

Membership