For over 40 years, CAFLA (formerly Grey Wooded Forage Association) has been promoting sustainable forage production practices in Central Alberta. We empower producers to make informed decisions through education, research, and community engagement, fostering healthy pastures and resilient ecosystems. Explore events, research projects, and become a member today!
Every season brings new opportunities and challenges, and we understand that innovation should not come at the cost of any producer’s livelihood. There is no simple “undo” button in agriculture — implementing new techniques and strategies carry their own level of risk. As a producer-led and directed organization, CAFLA collaborates with regional experts, researchers and associations across the province to provide knowledge, tools and resources to support a thriving farming and ranching community.
Our members can be found in Clearwater County, Mountain View County, Red Deer County, Lacombe County, Ponoka County, and the County of Wetaskiwin, although our reach extends into a large majority of Western Canada. Our office is located in Rocky Mountain House in Clearwater County.
We can’t predict the future. But we can help you prepare for it. As a producer-led and directed organization, CAFLA is your regional source for the latest news, updates, research and networking opportunities to ensure you are prepared for whatever the next growing season may bring. Our main focus areas include:
Grazing Management — Riparian Management — Environmental Sustainability Grass Production — Pasture and Perennial Forage Regeneration
We host on-farm demonstrations, networking sessions and agricultural events, as well as new advancements and processes based on decades of gathered data and generations of crops.
EVENTS & PROJECTS
Find an event or project that interests you, and come on out to meet experts and network with local producers. We’re excited to see you there.
RESOURCES & EXPERTS
Our events bring out talented folks from around the region and beyond — reach out to us if there’s something you’re looking for but don’t see on the website!
BECOME A MEMBER
A yearly CAFLA membership has several perks including free equipment rentals, event and workshop discounts, consultation services and more.
Stay in the know with forage and livestock events in Central Alberta. We’re busy growing and learning so we promise — no spam!
By Martina Hubl, CAFLA Communications Coordinator. The Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) welcomed local producers to its Hay! Let’s Talk Storage event on November 28 at the Hillside Community Hall in the County of Wetaskiwin…
By Martina Hubl. The 22nd annual Clearwater County Cattlemen’s Day drew a full house to the Leslieville Community Hall on November 20, where producers, industry experts and local organizations gathered for a day packed with presentations, networking and industry updates…
Interested in a grazing club? We’re looking for central Alberta producers who want to join!
By Martina Hubl, Communications Coordinator. On August 23, Arbutus Hall became the hub of a global conversation on regenerative agriculture, as 56 producers came together with a visiting delegation of Australian grazers for the “Grazing Across Continents” field day….
By Abby-Ann Redman, Alberta Pasture Nutrient Analysis Project
Over the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a project that digs deep into the nutrient quality of Alberta’s pastures. Alongside a fantastic team, I helped sample and analyze grasses from across the province to better understand how forage quality shifts throughout the grazing season and between regions…
Rocky Mountain House – June 26, 2025 – The Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) is expanding its ability to serve producers across the region, thanks to a capital grant from the Government of Alberta. The funding will allow CAFLA to purchase essential equipment that will enhance field trials, demonstrations, and direct services to local farmers and ranchers.
By Martina Hubl. Spring has been a busy and exciting season for the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association (CAFLA) as we took part in several community events focused on agricultural awareness, education, and engagement….
Introducing our Seasonal Field Technician: Andrew Korver…
By Greg Paranich. Alsike clover is found in most areas in Alberta that have been farmed. It was introduced as one of the earliest forages available in our grandfathers’ time. With its hard seed coat, it can remain dormant in the soil “seed bank” for very long periods of time…
By Martina Hubl
On Monday, March 17th, Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association hosted The ABC’s of a Soil Test Report alongside Clearwater County and CARA Soil Health Labs. The event….
By Tatyana Pavlovets. It was an absolute honour to be nominated for the Woman in Agriculture award, handed out at the Mountain View and Neighbours Women in Business Annual Awards Luncheon….
We are thrilled to unveil the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association’s (CAFLA) newly redesigned website, marking over 40 years of dedication to promoting sustainable forage and livestock production practices in Central Alberta…
The conference, which attracted a large number of producers, provided a series of… Read more here.
This year’s event featured a diverse lineup of speakers offering valuable insights into agricultural… Read more here.
