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Josée Aitken2025-07-10 08:59:482026-06-30 15:00:09Farm & Field Tour – July 30th
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brandon@strategylab.ca2025-03-07 11:24:142026-06-30 15:01:12Soil Health Workshop – July 31stWho We Are
NPARA is a non-profit, producer-driven applied research and demonstration organization located in Manning, Alberta.
Our mission is to serve farmers within the county of Northern Lights and the M.D of the Peace #135, and to meet the special needs that results from our unique climatic, geographic and soil conditions.
NPARA receives the majority of funds through project based funding from governments, commodity groups and private industry.
What We Do
- Promote best management practices in the agricultural community.
- Introduce producers to new agricultural production technologies and practices.
- Conduct adaptive and applied research to determine the feasibility (cost-effectiveness) of new technologies and practices.
- Provide unbiased, third party results during extension events.
- Serve as a bridge from the agricultural community to the local community, and continuously engage the public on the theme of agricultural sustainability
How We Help
- Provide local reliable data to assist with management decisions on your farm.
- Organize 10-15 extension events per year, where we draw in speakers from across Western Canada on themes of regenerative agriculture, improving crop productivity, environmental stewardship and farm profitability.
- Submit your research ideas to NPARA, and we will test it! If we haven’t done work on it ourselves, we can always connect you with someone that has.
- Trained environmental farm plan technician that can help you complete your plan before the CAP deadlines.
- Staff can also help you complete CAP application for implementation of new technologies on your farm.
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CROP IT LIKE IT’S HOT - 3 DAYS OUT!!
For the gals who love dirt, crops and a good time! 🌾🫶
�Meet at Berwyn Field ( NE-18-24-W5)
📞 Text (780) 836 0641 for a pin
� 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🗓� August 14th
REGISTER HERE ⬇�
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🚨SOIL WORKSHOP UPDATE! 🚨
UPDATED TIME AND LOCATION for the soil health workshop on July 31st.
🗓� July 31st
🆕� 9:30 AM - 12:30PM
🆕�NPARA Research Farm (North Star, AB)
Register Now!⬇�
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YOU’RE INVITED!! Join us on July 30th for our annual farm and field tour ðŸ¤
🌾Field tour
🎤Knowledgeable Speakers
��Delicious Dinner
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🚨 We're Hiring: Research Technician!
Join NPARA in Manning, AB and help advance prairie agriculture through applied research.
📊 Lead research projects
� Work with producers & industry
💼 Full-time + benefits
🔗 http://www.npara.ca/careers
*Posting will remain open until filled.
Mark your calendars for an exciting day focused on soil health, understanding soil amendments, and more with speaker Joel Williams!!
📅 July 31st, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
� Warrensville Hall
� Lunch Included
Registration Costs
NPARA Members: $30
Non-Members: $40
YOU’RE INVITED!! Join us on July 30th for our annual farm and field tour ðŸ¤
🌾Field tour
🎤Knowledgeable Speakers
��Delicious Dinner
Register now⬇�
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CATTLE CLUB – VIRTUAL FENCING INFO SESSION
Curious about virtual fencing? Join us to learn how this technology can work for your operation.
➡� How virtual fencing works
➡� Costs, benefits & return on investment
➡� Available grant opportunities
➡� Q&A with industry experts
Happy Canada Day Everyone!! 🤠�
Just a heads up, we will be closed Friday July 3rd!
Hope everyone has a fantastic and safe Canada Day weekend 🤠🇨🇦
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REGISTRATION EXTENDED! Enter your yard/ garden now!
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT!!
Introducing Naomi Price, our Research Agronomist! Naomi is determined, dependable, and always willing to lend a hand. Her passion for research and positive attitude make her a valued member of our team.
So happy to have Naomi apart of the team! 🌱
🔆What better excuse to spend time in the sun then gathering data for the Peace Region Living Lab? We took a field trip on May 28th to Arie's farm on May 28th to complete soil assessments, water infiltration tests and more!
Thank you Arie for allowing us to come out!
Our Main Funders
Our Sponsors
Sponsorship Package
With an NPARA Sponsorship, you will be able to network and share your products, information, research and more with local producers, researchers, other agriculture businesses, and agriculture enthusiasts!
Check out our 2025 Sponsorship Package
If you are interested in additional sponsorship information, please feel free to contact us by email at admin@npara.ca