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.
EP16 Christ. Climate. Farm
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Agricultural producers have different reasons for farming the way they farm. Jerremie Clyde of Little Loaves Farm says his Christian faith is his inspiration to be producer and use on-farm climate solutions.
EP15 Ecosystem Services
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Ecosystems provide us with a lot—water, air, habitat and food. Christine Campbell of ALUS Canada explains why ecosystems are so important to agriculture and how farmers can help ecosystems on the land.
EP14 Passive Solar Greenhouse
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All greenhouses use the sun to grow food, but this one doesn’t use fossil fuels for heating. Find out how to design and operate your own passive solar greenhouse with Daniel Chappell of Olds College.
Passive Solar Greenhouse WEBINAR
– April 10th, 2019 –
Want to learn how to grow greens in a greenhouse that produces almost zero greenhouse gases and keeps your energy bills down? Join our webinar with Daniel Chappell of Olds College.
EP13 Organic No-Till
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Organic crop production usually requires tillage and no-till usually requires spraying. Is it possible to combine the two though? Listen to the producers and researchers who are experimenting with organic no-till and find out.
EP12 On-Farm Geothermal
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Find out where oil and gas expertise and producing food year round collide with Dr. Jonathan Banks of the University of Alberta as he explains how geothermal works and what the agricultural applications are.
EP11 Soil Carbon Intro
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Soil carbon sequestration is a powerful tool in improving soil health and in taking on climate change. Find out how it works with rancher Doug Wray, research scientist Monika Gorzelak and special guest host Kimberly Cornish.
