ASB Summer Tour Schedule

EH Farms
EH Farms is a family-owned farm that specializes in raising Red Mangalitsa pigs, which are known for their curly, sheep-like wool coats and high-fat content (often referred to as the “Kobe beef” of pork). On this farm the focus is on sustainable, holistic production with “nose-to-tail” consumption. The family also shares their story, educating consumers about life on the farm and the vital role agriculture plays in their lives.

Solar Sheep
Solar Sheep Inc. is an Alberta-based agrivoltaics company that integrates managed sheep grazing with solar energy sites, offering “Sheep as a Service” along with consulting, vegetation management, and land‑stewardship solutions designed to improve soil health, biodiversity, and long‑term sustainability.

Origin Malting
Origin Malting & Brewing Co.’s brewing operation is built on a true “field‑to‑pint” model, where the Hilton family grows their own premium barley, malts it in‑house for complete quality control, and crafts beer using ingredients sourced directly from their farm. This vertically integrated process allows them to maintain exceptional consistency, traceability, and flavour while showcasing the agricultural heritage behind every pint they produce.

Archibald Biodiversity Centre
The Archibald Biodiversity Centre, a one-of-a-kind facility operated by the Wilder Institute (Calgary Zoo), is a conservation and research facility dedicated to protecting threatened wildlife through science‑based breeding programs, habitat restoration, and species recovery initiatives. The centre houses and breeds at‑risk species, preparing them for release back into the wild to support long‑term population recovery.

Rural Routes Agricultural Academy
Rural Route Agriculture Academy is a K–12 charter school in Wheatland County that delivers hands‑on, agriculture‑focused education through project‑based, nature‑based learning, helping students build real‑world skills, environmental stewardship, and strong community values.

Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant
The Strathmore Seed Cleaning Plant is a modern facility and unique in that the operation provides professional seed cleaning, commercial grain separation, C‑can loading, bagging, and pedigreed seed to local producers and grain exporters.

Target Airspray
Target Airspray is a family‑run aerial application company that operates with a focus on efficient coverage, strong customer relationships, and the same commitment to quality crop protection that has sustained it for more than five decades. Target Air uses three turbine powered Thrush 510 aircraft each equipped with the most modern GPS guidance systems to provide the highest quality of pest control applications in the most efficient and timely manner possible.

Western Irrigation District
The Western Irrigation District (WID) is a long‑standing Alberta water‑management organization that has, for more than 75 years, delivered raw water to irrigators and communities east of Calgary. Learn more about the future of on-farm water storage, irrigation technology, and water conservation.