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Welcome To The 47th Agriculture Update:
Farming and Furious
2026 has brought wild weather, unpredictable policy and some major shakeups on operations across the prairies. Markets are anyone's guess, weather is volatile and many farmers are wishing they had just a few more cows around.
Not to worry though we live our lives a ¼ section at time and it's like my real estate agent and the politicians say: It's only interest - legacy lasts forever…
With that in mind we’re excited to offer the 2026 Agriculture Update Seminar: November 23 – 26 2026. This year we'll reflect on legacy and expanded considerations for blended families. In-laws, cousins, non residents, 2nd marriages and joint assets are all realities for the modern farm. We'll take a deep dive into who qualifies as a farmer, transfer strategies and farm protection with the expanded family in mind.
Sometimes even the best families need separate vehicles and we'll deep dive into farm butterfly rules, including related party butterfly. We'll review unique cases and the process for advanced tax rulings and tips / tricks from real farm reorganizations. With this in mind we'll examine Family Wealth and Business Wealth strategies to consider for properly structuring assets and the important family decisions when considering separating land and the farm business. As land prices climb we will discuss the use of co-ownership agreements and structuring them to address both farm operations and family wealth concerns.
Occasionally a plan goes off the tracks and can have major implications for the family farm. We'll review a number of scenarios when dealing with the unexpected from a tax and legal perspective. We'll examine death prior to formal agreements, loss of the junior generation, and tax and legal implications for family members when the unexpected happens. Our course will balance out with our Tips and Traps from the past year in our Fast and The Filings section.
This year we're going to need a team and are excited to hit the road with Colin Miller FCPA, FCA KPMG Lethbridge, Reid Wilkie LL.B. Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law LLP, Riley Honess CPA Thomson Group. On behalf of your speakers and Alberta Canola Producers Commission we look forward to offering our 47th Agriculture Update for Professionals.
Joel Bokenfohr
2026 Agenda - Farming and Furious!
“Life a ¼ Section at a Time ”
Capital Gain Exemption and Family Farm Rollover Twists
Creditor Protection
Considerations for Extended Family
“I Don't got Friends
I got Family.”
Extended Family Planning (Step Children, Cousins, Nephew/ Niece)
Spousal Trusts and Dispute Resolution
Contingency Agreements
Non Resident Issues – Trouble at Rodeo School
“Its Only Interest
– Legacy Lasts for Ever.”.
Ways to manage taxable income
Decisions on incorporation and partnership roll refresh
Discussion on restricted farm losses/ write offs.
Farm equity and economics
“Dealing With The Unexpected”
What if The Wrong Person Dies In an Estate Plan?
Missed Agreement Signings
Case Studies on Dealing With the Unexpected
Saskatoon - In Person
November 23, 2026
Saskatoon Inn & Conference Center
2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6M4
In Person Seminar, Printed and Electronic Materials and Access to the Session Recordings.
Red Deer - In Person
November 25, 2026
Holiday Inn and Suites Gasoline Alley
33 Gasoline Alley E, Red Deer County, AB T4E 1B3
In Person Seminar, Printed and Electronic Materials and Access to the Session Recordings.
Virtual Seminar
November 26, 2026
Virtual Seminar, Electronic Materials and Access to the Session Recordings.
Calgary - In Person
November 24, 2026
Delta Hotels Calgary South
135 Southland Dr SE, Calgary AB T2J 5X5
(403) 278-5050.
In Person Seminar, Printed and Electronic Materials and Access to the Session Recordings.
Edmonton - In Person
November 26, 2026
Delta Hotel Edmonton South Conference Center
4404 Gateway Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 5C2
(780) 434-6415
In Person Seminar, Printed and Electronic Materials and Access to the Session Recordings.
Can’t Attend the Seminar?
Register Below to Access the Virtual Seminar Recording and Electronic Materials until December 31, 2026. Access will be available 7 days following virtual events.
Seminars
Once again we will be presenting our seminar in person and virtually from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm local time.
The seminar will feature a number of topics with a Q&A taken throughout the day. Your seminar registration to the live event or virtual seminar fee gives you access to the electronic materials and recordings of the seminar.
Please note printed material will be supplied for the Live Seminars and can be ordered separately for virtual participants.
Registration Fee
Register before November 13, 2026
In Person Seminar + Printed Materials + Electronic Materials and Seminar Recording – $385 + GST
Virtual Seminar + Electronic Materials and Seminar Recording – $350 + GST
Add Optional Printed Materials $65 includes Shipping & GST. (Note: materials may not arrive prior to seminar depending on order date.)
In Person Seminar: Register 5 participants or more - $365 + GST/Registrant
Virtual Seminar: Register 5 participants or more - $335 + GST/Registrant
Can’t Attend - Access to the Recorded Seminar + Electronic Materials until December 31, 2024 - $350 + GST
Register after November 13, 2026 - Add $25 to Seminar Pricing
Unfortunately we are unable to provide a refund for Cancelations received after November 13, 2026.
Registration is open until 1 business day prior to the sessions.
Seminars begin: 9:00 a.m. and ends 4:00 pm (CST Saskatoon, MST - Red Deer, Calgary & Edmonton)
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Seminar Policies
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REGISTRATION — Registration is open until 1 day prior to the start of the sessions. If you are unable to attend the sessions, you will be able to purchase access to the session recordings on the website.
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NAME CHANGES — Name changes may be made before the start of the sessions at no charge. However, you must notify Agriculture Update by email (registration@agricultureupdate.ca) to facilitate this change. If printed materials are purchased and the name change is completed after the materials have been shipped, it will be the registrant’s responsibility to ensure the new attendee receives the binder. Splitting a registration is not permitted.
CANCELLATION or MISSED SESSION — Notice of cancellations must be sent via e-mail to registration@agricultureupdate.ca and confirmed. No refunds for cancellations received within 5 days of the seminar. Fees are subject to applicable tax. Refunds will be processed to the original form of payment. If the printed material has been mailed, it will be the registrants’ responsibility to return the material. Refunds will be processed at that time. Unfortunately, there is no refund for registrants who do not attend the seminar however they will have access to recordings and posted materials.
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I understand that if I register for the virtual event I will have all the system requirements and will do a system check prior to the virtual seminar.
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