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Shaping the Future of Agriculture Through Immersive Residency — Fall 2026
Shaping the Future of Agriculture Through Immersive Residency — Fall 2026
Step into agriculture like never before... The Agriculture Residency Program offers students an immersive, hands-on experience where learning goes beyond the classroom.
Step into agriculture like never before... The Agriculture Residency Program offers students an immersive, hands-on experience where learning goes beyond the classroom.
As part of the residency, students will stay in our newly built log cabin and take part in real-world agricultural learning through daily activities, lessons, and hands-on experiences.
As part of the residency, students will stay in our newly built log cabin and take part in real-world agricultural learning through daily activities, lessons, and hands-on experiences.
The purpose of the Agriculture Residency Program is to:
The purpose of the Agriculture Residency Program is to:
Create "Ag-Vocates" for the agriculture industry
Develop an understanding of where our food comes from
Gain an appreciation for the real way of life
Explore the opportunities and innovation within agriculture
Learn to value what the land and animals provide
Understand the fundamentals of an industry that feeds the world
Students will be fully immersed in agriculture-related teaching, including:
Students will be fully immersed in agriculture-related teaching, including:
Basic Animal Husbandry
Animal Nutrition
Animal Handling Skills
Animal Welfare & Ethics
Basic Animal First Aid
Plant Propagation Skills
Plant and Animal Reproduction
Biotechnology in Agriculture
Daily Livestock Care and Plant Production
Students will learn both the day-to-day chores and the science, innovation, and knowledge behind raising livestock and producing crops.
Students will learn both the day-to-day chores and the science, innovation, and knowledge behind raising livestock and producing crops.
Lodging, meals, and programming included
Lodging, meals, and programming included
Residency for Dual Credit Programming
Field Trip Options for Younger Students
Agriculture Retreats for Older Students
Programs can be tailored to suit your groups age, interest, and educational goals. High School students who earn 10 credits through Online Agriculture Academy completing our CTS and Dual Credit programming will earn a free stay.
Programs can be tailored to suit your groups age, interest, and educational goals. High School students who earn 10 credits through Online Agriculture Academy completing our CTS and Dual Credit programming will earn a free stay.
Stay tuned — we’re continually evolving, innovating, and expanding our agricultural programs.
Stay tuned — we’re continually evolving, innovating, and expanding our agricultural programs.
Altario Agriculture Residency Program
Altario Agriculture Residency Program
For all inquiries, please contact us at:
Email AAOA@plrd.ab.ca
Phone (403)552-3828
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