a trusted driver of innovation
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.
Perfectly Placed
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.
events
2023 Pesticide Applicator Workshop
March 23, 2023
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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2023 Field School
$199.00
June 15
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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2023 Plot Hop
$199.00
July 13
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!
Posted On:
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
Posted On:
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
Posted On:
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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