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Joining Rural Routes to Climate Solutions (RR2CS) means you’re not just filling a role—you’re becoming a vital member of a passionate community. Together, we’re dedicated to guiding folks towards understanding, adopting, and putting into practice green solutions that elevate our rural Alberta. Our journey includes narrating impactful stories, fostering strong community ties, and diving into hands-on experimentation.

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In Conversation with RACHEL HERBERT, TRAIL'S END BEEF

Striving for sustainability – economic and ecological – on a family-run ranch in southern Alberta

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Q&A with STEVEN KENYON, GREENER PASTURES RANCHING

Recently, Rural Routes to Climate Solutions (RR2CS) connected with Steve to learn more about his story, farming philosophy, and reflections on how regenerative agriculture can be a tool to limit climate change.

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Regenerative Agriculture Lab

The Regenerative Agriculture Lab (RAL) aims to convene ~20 committed producers and industry leaders to work together to learn and take action on initiatives...

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Passive Solar Greenhouses - FRESHPALS FARM

Jianyi Dong integrates passive solar technology from China onto his vegetable farm in Olds, Alberta. Learn how Jianyi grows vegetables year-round on Alberta's prairies

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Solar Lab

Alberta has some of the best wind and solar energy resources in Canada. We work closely with partner organizations in Athabasca and Peace River to build capacity for solar energy projects.

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Farming as though the earth matters - brenlea farm

Restoring wetlands, practicing agroforestry, and planting cover crops for improved pollination

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Empowering Agricultural Producers with Climate Solutions

EP 78 – Everybody Wins – SoR Part 10

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Our Stories of Regeneration tour concludes at Ottawa’s Just Food Community Farm, a 150-acre testament to sustainable, small-scale agriculture, including initiatives like Chi Garden and Urban Fresh Produce. Emphasizing agroecology and land stewardship, the farm champions local food sovereignty and transforms newcomers into farmers through its Start-up Farm Program. In our series finale, participants Chadwick Lewis and Sun Shan highlight the farm’s impact on sustainable agriculture and community regeneration.

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March 19, 2024

Farmer's Blog

Regenerating Rural Opportunities

Will widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture automatically lead to the rejuvenation of rural communities? Derek, Director of Rural Route to Climate Solutions, shares the insights he’s gained while travelling Canada, interviewing agricultural producers about regenerative agriculture.

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Planting the ‘Prairie Berry’ — Solstice Berry Farm, Crossfield, Alberta

The Gelowitz’s kept a garden on their farm where they grew several saskatoon bushes. Rick, who grew up in Calgary, but spent quite a few summer vacations on his uncle’s farms in Saskatchewan, has had a lifelong love for the native prairie berry. “It was my wife’s suggestion that we try to grow Saskatoon berries,” he recalls. “And that’s how it started.”

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