The Foothills Forage & Grazing Association is a non-profit producer driven group that addresses issues, ideas, and innovations for forage and livestock producers in south central Alberta. The board of directors is currently made up of 11 volunteer forage producers from across the FFGA region. FFGA brings producers together by finding profitable and regenerative ways to produce forages and livestock.
We work with government and industry to keep producers up-to-date with innovations in the industry which FFGA then applies at the grassroots level in cooperation with producers. FFGA strives to bring practical information and production strategies to producers by hosting demonstration projects, events and workshops, hands on days as well as networking with like-minded producers and sharing information through our monthly newsletter and social media.
Laura Gibney – Foothills Forage & Grazing Association, Manager
Laura holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and 17 years of professional experience with FFGA. She possesses extensive expertise in on-farm practices within Alberta’s cow–calf and forage sectors. Laura’s background includes significant experience in organizational leadership, encompassing reporting, staff management, Board governance, and the delivery of knowledge translation and transfer. This, combined with her comprehensive understanding of FFGA’s financial systems, has been integral to FFGA’s growth and success as a renowned extension society.
Laura has served as Chair of the last three Biennial Western Canada Conferences on Soil Health & Grazing and has contributed to the past eight events. This renowned three-day conference and tradeshow focuses on soil health, grazing opportunities, and innovation, and has earned a reputation for selling out quickly and being a must-attend event. The conference consistently draws strong producer attendance and engagement, striving to balance scientific research with grassroots presentations that offer practical information, research results, and real-world experience.
