Balanced Regeneration on an Irrigated Forage Farm
At his farm in Picture Butte, Eric Leffers is experimenting with regeneration. In this blog post, Eric speaks to the complexities of regenerative practices, his experiments and learnings with polycultures and balancing all of this with sound economics.
From Grain to Glass: Red Shed Malting’s Journey
From their farm near Penhold, the Hamill family is closing the loop from field to pint. At Red Shed Malting, they grow and malt their own barley, and supply craft breweries across the province — keeping the benefits local. We spoke to Matt Hamill about how they run their operation, the sustainable practices they’ve built into the farm and the malthouse and building community.
Resilient Grasslands and a Family Legacy
In the Paintearth county of Alberta, the Younger family are ranching with a regenerative mindset and a whole lot of care for the land. We spoke to them about ranching with the next generation, shifting to a regenerative mindset and the power of producer networks.
Yaks, Polycultures and the Power of Community
Near Castor, Alberta, fourth-generation farmer Dave Weber is raising yaks and experimenting with polycultures to build soil health, extend grazing and keep his operation resilient. Blending tradition with innovation, Dave is proving that even in challenging prairie conditions, there’s room to grow differently.
Seeding Change: Polycultures at Work at Muddy Creek Ranch
At Muddy Creek Ranch in Fairview, Alberta, rancher Garth Shaw is blending generations of farming tradition with new regenerative approaches to create a more resilient future for his land, livestock and family.
This blog explores how Garth’s shift to polycultures is transforming more than just his fields. From balancing winter feeding strategies to building community resilience, Garth’s story highlights the power of staying open to learning and leading with care—for the land, the animals and the people connected to both.