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
Farming Smarter Conference & Trade Show
February 15 & 16, 2023
8:00am - 5:00pm
A great opportunity for southern Alberta's agriculture community to come together and share knowledge, brainstorm ideas, and make connections. Plus, you can listen to our experts share updates on Farming Smarter's research from this year!
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2023 Pesticide Applicator Workshop
March 23
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
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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Expanding Corn Agronomy
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Jan 13 2023
Since 2015, Farming Smarter proved that it’s possible to add corn as a forage crop for livestock and it offers some benefits for cattle and producers.
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Grow with Farming Smarter!
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Jan 13 2023
Give yourself six opportunities to grow your southern Alberta market at Farming Smarter events where the innovative ag community comes to learn and make connections.
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Enjoy Farm Success!
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Jan 11 2023
This spring, Farming Smarter offers access to the latest agronomy updates from 2022 at two fantastic events. Hear agronomic innovation, practice updates, and more February 15 & 16!
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