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Farming Smarter

we change the way people farm

We drive innovation at the farm level through agronomic testing, scientific knowledge and the right connections for them to succeed.

a trusted driver of innovation

Building and Inspiring a Culture of Innovation in Western Canadian Agriculture

True innovation isn’t just doing something in a new way or inventing something to change for the sake of change. It is doing something in a new way that brings benefit. For us, innovation is creativity and a belief that new ideas and new technologies can bring improvement, grounded in great science applied at a grassroots level.

We excel at innovation development and adoption and aim to help farmers best meet the changing realities of farming now and into the future.

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Located in Canada’s largest agricultural area and features key agricultural industries including primary production, value-added processing plants, and agriculture-related small and medium-sized enterprises. This area contributes about $8 billion in gross farm revenue, contains 690,000 ha under irrigation (70% of total irrigated acres in Canada), and is home to the largest federal research station (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada). As an independent non-profit association, we have the flexibility and freedom to bridge gaps and broker connections.

We excel at innovation development and adoption and aim to help farmers best meet the changing realities of farming now and into the future.

Core Programs

Agronomy Research: We change the way people farm through experimentation and collaboration.

Custom Research: We change the way people farm by delivering unbiased trusted results.

Extension: We change the way people farm with enriching and interactive learning experiences.

Field Tested: We change the way people farm through grounded on-farm innovation.

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Innovation In Agriculture

2023 Pesticide Applicator Workshop

Innovation in agriculture Event Date March 23, 2023
Innovation in agriculture Event Time 8:00am - 5:00pm

Join us for a full, virtual day of engaging and educating topics that will help you prepare your farm for the 2023 season!

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Innovation In Agriculture

2023 Field School

$199.00
Innovation in agriculture Event Date June 15
Innovation in agriculture Event Time 8:00am - 4:30pm

Join us in the field to learn about the latest agronomic research being done at Farming Smarter! It'll be a full day of learning under the sun, but we promise it'll be fun!

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Innovation In Agriculture

2023 Plot Hop

$199.00
Innovation in agriculture Event Date July 13
Innovation in agriculture Event Time 8:00am - 4:30pm

Your chance to hear about the latest research being done at Farming Smarter! Take a walk through the research while you learn about it!

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Crop Research Positions for Students!

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Feb 2 2023

Take a job that accelerates your career! Farming Smarter is currently hiring enthusiastic hardworking students to join our team for the summer of 2023

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Conquering Winter Crops in Southern Alberta

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Jan 27 2023

Together, with Western Ag Innovations, Farming Smarter tested the mettle of eight winter crops and various cultivars in southern Alberta as part of this one year study.

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Intercrop for Healthy Soils - Soil Savvy

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Jan 20 2023

Intercropping provides many benefits to a field and farmer. It can create a more biodiverse environment that is hostile to pest and disease threats, and much more!

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