An applied research and extension organization providing local data and knowledge sharing to producers in the west-central region of Alberta

Sangudo, AB
Joined March 2011
🐮The Livestock & Soil Health Producer Panel will take place on Wednesday December 11th. You will get the chance to hear from these knowledgeable producers, Craig Ference, Jerry Baerg, and Craig Cameron!🐮 To learn more visit: absoilgrazing.com/speakers
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT! Tim McAllister Tim will be speaking at the Western Canada Conference on Wednesday December 11, his presentation title is Unraveling the Secrets of Agricultural Microbiomes.
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT! Peter Byck Peter will be speaking at the Western Canada Conference on Tuesday December 10, his presentation title is Roots So Deep (You Can See the Devil Down There).
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT! Dr. Bart Lardner Dr. Lardner will be speaking at the Western Canada Conference on Thursday December 12, and his presentation title is Management of Forages, Livestock and Nutrient Cycling - Opportunities and Challenges.
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT! Lana Shaw Lana will be speaking at the Western Canada Conference on Tuesday December 10, her presentation title is Polycropping for Grain & Cover Crops - Research and Application
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SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT! Burke Teichert Burke will be speaking at the Western Canada Conference on Dec 11, and his presentation title is Grazing Strategies, Soil Health and Ranch Economics. Burke will also be speaking on Dec 12, and his presentation title will be Profitable Ranching.
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Registration is Live! Get your tickets for our 2024 Conference now at absoilgrazing.com/registrati… Early Bird Pricing is available until October 31st. This conference sells fast, so don't delay!
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#RDAR staff are excited to be attending the #Leduc County Cover Crops Field Day! @WestCentralFor
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Farming Forward Association retweeted
We are very excited to announce that we will be partnering with @WestCentralFor to bring Abbey Wick to Barrhead County! Join June 23 from 12-5pm for an in depth look at soil health! Register at eventbrite.ca/e/diggin-in-so…
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Farming Forward Association retweeted
ALUS has come to our region! For more information on receiving funding for some great on farm practices have a chat with Lisa!
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Farming Forward Association retweeted
There is still time to register for the webinar tonight with Nicole Masters. To register: bit.ly/3t7y1TV Take your farming to the next level and increase your profitability by putting your microbes work for you! #soilhealth #soil #crops #plant22 #regenerativeagriculture
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Turns out, Canadian beef CAN be good for the planet. #crsbbeef
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Finding Fairness in Farm Transitions with Elaine Froese. On March 15, 2022 join us, @WestCentralFor, @BRRG_Ag , @LakelandARA and North Peace Applied Research for an online workshop. To register visit: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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Did you know that healthy #wetlands have high natural #biodiversity and can improve the quantity and quality of both surface and ground water, aiding in higher crop yields and forage production? #WorldWetlandsDay Want to learn more? Visit: bit.ly/3g0hIAR
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Farming Forward Association retweeted
On World Wetlands Day, remember that natural ponds, sloughs and grasslands are a powerful defense against climate change. Manitoba rancher and DUC agrologist Kristine Tapley says it best: canadiancattlemen.ca/news/op…
Farming Forward Association retweeted
Today we recognize the importance of these unique ecosystems and the stewards — past, present and future — who are dedicated to keeping them vibrant and healthy. WorldWetlandsDay.org #actforwetlands #worldwetlandsday #farmers #ranchers
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It's #WorldWetlandsDay 🇨🇦 is home to 25% of the 🌎 wetlands, which are critical in managing flow of water & mitigating flood & drought. Thanks to #cdnbeef farmers that maintain & preserve wetlands. Visit @ducanada @NCC_CNC @BirdsCanada to learn how YOU can support #wetlands
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Farming Forward Association retweeted
Time of feeding influences calving time beefmagazine.com/beef/time-f… Another study - Jaeger et al. 2008. PAS sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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