Roughly 1,500 children participated in field trips to Farmfair this year, making it a busy day full of learning
Young students with Edmonton’s Khalsa School were giddy to see the cattle in Livestock Alley at Farmfair International in Edmonton last week. Their eyes widened when they got up close to the animals. Some moo-ed for the fun of it. “We are pretty excited about this field trip,” said Grade 4 teacher Kajal Patel. “We […] Read moreTag Archives Farmfair

Limousin grabs supreme champ title
Greenwood Electric Impact ET, a two-year-old bull from Lloydminster, Sask., earned the honour at Farmfair
EDMONTON — The final day of Farmfair International is full of bonhomie and trepidation for the grand champion winners of the beef shows. Fifteen bulls and 18 females from the three major Alberta purebred shows competed against one another Nov. 9 for the title of supreme champion and the chance to win a brand new […] Read more
Angus cow from Sask. named Farmfair’s supreme female

Alberta teen wins big in the ring at Farmfair
The 17-year-old raises Simmentals and Herefords and has plotted a clear career path for herself in the livestock business
EDMONTON — A growing trend at many agricultural exhibitions is the presence of juniors at the halter showing prime beef cattle. Jacey Massey of Strathmore, Alta., has been one of those people showing cattle since she was five. Winning at 4-H, junior and open shows takes confidence and hard work, but she has prevailed. This […] Read more
Angus producer makes name as a judge

Red Angus winner comes from long line of longevity genes

Farmfair looks ahead with new programming
The purebred cattle show will always be the backbone of the event, says Northlands, but there are other attractions
Farmfair International has begun forging a path to re-invent itself, looking to connect more urban people to the annual livestock show. Last week’s event, which took place between Nov. 6-10 at the Edmonton Expo Centre, saw new additions, many of which aimed to bring city people through its doors while also better accommodating purebred producers. […] Read more
Pee wee shows help ignite passion for cattle

Hard work, dedication pays off for Lloydminster family at Farmfair
