ABOUT CAFLA

Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association

About Cafla

CAFLA is a producer-led and directed organization helping cattle and forage producers in West Central Alberta improve their farming and grazing practices through the collection and sharing of the latest scientific research, agricultural practices, and market insights.

Founded in 1984 as the Grey Wooded Forage Association, we have been providing resources to producers for over 40 years. From webinars and seminars to in-person information sessions, crop visits, networking opportunities and more, our region has been growing together for decades.

Our new name represents our commitment to supporting local livestock and forage producers. By promoting the importance and true potential of these industries to market stakeholders, both domestic and international, we can help to ensure our regional agriculture industry gains the recognition and investment it deserves.

Cafla’s Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To provide knowledge, tools and resources that build and support a thriving farming and ranching community.

Our Vision

Farming and ranching is successful through progressive and innovative production methods.

Our Values

We are trustworthy. We keep our word, are dependable and operate with transparency.
We value honesty. We ask and answer hard questions, speak truthfully, and challenge the status quo.
We are respectful. We listen, accept diverse points of view and maintain an approachable posture.
We are open-minded. We are receptive to compromise and seek to build consensus. We are willing to have our minds and positions changed with evidence and dialogue.
We are good stewards. We seek the common good and operate with prudence, ensuring that high value is provided at all times.
We are constantly learning. We seek new approaches and best practices that are relevant, and evidence-based.

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CAFLA ANNUAL REPORTS

CAFLA is leading the way to a more sustainable future for forage and livestock producers in Alberta. Click below to see our selection of past annual reports. If you are looking for a specific year, please contact us directly and we’ll be happy to share.

Meet the CAFLA TEAM

Tatyana Pavlovets

Executive Director

Martina Hubl

Communications Coordinator

Reid Caukill

Field Demonstration Coordinator

Andrew Korver

Seasonal Field Technician

WHAT OUR NETWORK IS SAYING

SherryAnn & Kurt Hoogland

As a producer and board member of the Central Alberta Forage and Livestock Association, I am proud to contribute to a community that champions regenerative agriculture and the well-being of our local ecosystems. CAFLA’s commitment to sharing knowledge, resources, and innovative practices has had a profound impact on my own operations, helping me enhance land stewardship and livestock management. Being part of this association connects me with like-minded producers and fosters collaboration, ensuring that agriculture in Central Alberta continues to thrive.

Tin Forest Farm

Recently, we accessed CAFLA's soil sampling service. After hearing about it at the Johnson-Su bioreactor workshop and being happy with previous CAFLA experiences, they were our first choice. Our land was very depleted after many years of tilling and cropping, but with rotational grazing practices in place, we saw improvements... Working with CAFLA for soil sampling was simple. It was a great experience, and I will use CAFLA for future soil samples.

Grant L.

The more you learn the more you realize you have to or want to learn to understand more. Leading edge agriculture is addictive. GWFA always has created that in its membership and CAFLA will continue that with its current leadership and commitment.”

Deb Skeels

I have found CAFLA very helpful for our Cattle business. Their extension programs are always worthwhile. I always come home with an expanded knowledge of grazing and/or soils.

Janina C

This was an inspiring and informative workshop! I'm walking away with 150% more knowledge than what I came with. I can begin to apply some basic strategies for regenerative agriculture today!