The 4th annual Coaldale Ag Society Open Farm Days Bus Tour has arrived! This event is a full-day guided bus tour showcasing the best of agriculture in the Coaldale area. Local Lunch is included on the tour, and families are welcome! Tour stops include a potato farm, a beef feedlot, and more! Stay tuned to our social media for more details, as we approach the event! $10 person or $20 per Family Please arrive with your ticket(s) at 845 Spud Farms (5km south of Coaldale on AB-HWY 845) by 8:45am for registration on August 15th. Stay tunned to Facebook and Instagram for updates. Instagram: Coaldale_ag_society Facebook: Coaldale and District Agricultural Society

The Olds College Smart Farm is made up of more than 3,000 acres of land

  It is used for crop and forage production including state-of-the-art equipment and technology, 1,000-head capacity feedlot, commercial cow/calf herd, Purebred Red Angus herd and sheep flock — as well as expertise and leadership in ag tech research and development. The Smart Farm also has access to greenhouses, labs, incubator space, a brewery, the National Meat Training Centre, plus additional infrastructure at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology. Primarily focused on five main areas of applied research — autonomous agricultural equipment, sensors, data utilization, technology development and validation, and regenerative agriculture — the Smart Farm is working towards providing producers with real-life applied research to help them make informed decisions about implementing technology in their own operations.

During Open Farm Days

We will offer bus tours of the Smart Farm and walking tours of the Campus, people are free to explore our Brewery, Meat Shop and Wetlands on their own.

We are an ag society that would like to showcase our riding arena with activities through out the day that can include Kids’ mini farm chore experience Scavenger hunt around the facility (educational checkpoints) “Ask a Farmer” booth Petting zoo with educational signage Western heritage storytelling corner Wagon rides around the property Guided horse riding demos (with safety education) “Meet the Breeds” livestock showcase (cattle, sheep, goats, poultry) Horse grooming & tack-up demonstrations

The St. Paul Agricultural Society has been bringing local agriculture, history, and people together for over 110 years.

Since forming in 1914, the Society has hosted everything from rodeos and agricultural fairs to community celebrations—always staying true to its mission of connecting people to the land and each other.

This year, we’re excited to offer a special Bus Tour on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as part of Alberta Open Farm Days.

For just $20 per person, enjoy a full-day guided agricultural adventure that includes: 🚍 Five fascinating stops: -St. Paul Museum -Caouette & Sons Implements -St. Paul Seed Processing -K-Cow Ranch -Vertical Roots St. Paul 🐄 2 live demonstrations and 2 guided facility tours 🍽️ Smoked brisket lunch included in your ticket price 🍪 Snacks and refreshments served throughout the day on the bus 🗣️ Meet local farmers, see their operations up close, and learn how agriculture continues to shape our community 📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025 🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM 📍 Departure: 5322 – 48 Ave, St. Paul 🎟️ Tickets: Only 40 seats available – first come, first served! 👉 Reserve your seat now: https://events.frontdoor.plus/event/1284 Come ride with us and experience a day of history, farming, food, and friendship in St. Paul.