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Agriculture Innovators support peers
In any career, peer support and access to new knowledge can make the difference between success and struggle. Many professions have an…

Ag Innovation Hubs strengthen Alberta farms
Hubs allow researchers and farmers to work together by Kristi Cox Farmers all over Alberta benefit from 12 regional non-profit agriculture innovation…

Spring has Sprung!
It’s spring in southern Alberta! A new research year has begun! At Farming Smarter, we’re out in the field and getting our…

Laverne Gill quietly benefits his community
From the Spring 2022 edition of Farming Smarter magazine by Kristi Cox Laverne Gill’s generosity, quest to both acquire and share knowledge,…

Implementing pesticide rinsate biobeds
Our pesticide rinsate biobed project has ended! The project looked at how to implement biobeds to filter pesticide rinsate and recycle the…

Extensions – Year in Review
Our Extensions program had plenty of trail to blaze in 2021. Dedicated to delivering informative content and opportunities, our Extensions program fought…

Managing Marginal Lands
Make the most out of your marginal lands! Whether it’s the corner of a pivot circle, a low spot in your field,…

Custom Research – Year in Review
Our Custom Research program saw a lot of success in 2021. In fact, Custom Research Unit Lead Trevor Deering learned how to…

eDNA – a kinder, gentler species monitoring
By Aquality Environmental – Jay White There’s a new DNA sampling method on the rise! What is eDNA? Environmental DNA (eDNA) is…

Setting the Spore Trap
Our Spore Trapping project is getting ready for its third year! As part of our Field Tested program, this project is studying…