Agroforestry Field Day
August 29th, 2019
Trees and agriculture do mix. In fact, if managed correctly, the two can help each other out. We are hosting a field day at the University of Alberta research sites looking into the benefits of combining trees into agricultural systems both for productivity and carbon sequestration.
Perennial Grain & Inter-Cropping Field Day
August 15th, 2019
We are checking out the research sites in Lethbridge that are unlocking the secrets and benefits of inter-cropping and perennial cereal grains production.
EP21 Perennial Grain
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University of Alberta PhD candidate Erin Daly discusses the research she is conducting at the Breton Plots to determine if perennial grains could be a viable crop in Alberta that could potentially require less inputs too.
Perennial Grains Webinar
July 25th, 2019
Perennial crop production (grains, oilseeds, pulses) is an emerging field of research in North America. Some of the research on perennial cereal grain is taking place in right here in Alberta. We are giving you an opportunity to connect with one of the University of Alberta researchers.
EP20 The Brown Revolution
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Farm productivity and profitability can be maximized through understanding the relationships between soil function, organic matter, microbiology and biology. Learn more from soil microbiologist Dr. Kristine Nichols.
EP19 Monetizing Food Waste
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Estimates are 60% of food produced in Canada is thrown away. CEO of Fare Community, Aman Adatia, believes we need to look at food waste as a food surplus agricultural producers can sell to the public.
EP18 Solar Q&A
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Solar power is a proven technology, but that doesn’t mean people don’t have questions about solar still. Listen to Lakeland College’s expert panel as it answers many of the common questions on solar.
Perennial Grain & Soil Health Workshop
June 20th, 2019 – Breton, AB
Perennial crop production (grains, oilseeds, pulses) is an emerging field of research in North America. Some of the research on perennial cereal grain is taking place in right here in Alberta at one of the province’s oldest agriculture research stations. We are giving you an opportunity to see it for yourself.
Passive Solar Greenhouse Growing Field Day
– May 25th, 2019 –
Want to check out a greenhouse that keeps your energy bills and carbon footprint down? Join our first field day of the year!
EP17 Soil Biology
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Countless different species of soil organisms work together breaking down organic matter and converting it into soil carbon. Learn more about the importance of soil biology with Dr. Jeff Battigelli of the University of Alberta.
