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NPARA

North Peace Applied Research Association

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NPARA’s Membership Benefits

Our Mission

To confidently provide applied research and extension to encourage a healthy agriculture industry.

Our Vision

To promote a future in agriculture through improved stewardship.

Our Services

Thousand Kernel Weights; Age Verification; Environmental Farm Plan; Pest Identification; Variety Selection.

Mail Outs

Members receive annual report, newsletters and other mail outs to keep you up to date.

Our Library

Members have access to our library and reading materials.

Rental Equipment

NPARA has a variety of equipment available to our members for rental use.

Who 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.

Connecting with You

Farmer Appreciation Night is Tomorrow!

The event is open to all people of all ages and there will be door prizes.

Interested in attending but missed the deadline? Contact us – 780-836-0641

#albertaag #albertaagriculture #farming #agriculture #farm #abag

Today is #WorldEarthHour, we recognize the importance of taking action to care for our Earth.
Here at NPARA, our #vision is to promote a future in #agriculture through improved #stewardship. #ABAG #farming
Take time to unplug for an hour today.

Join us 5:00pm, March 29th at the Battle Ag Hall for an entertaining night and meal.
The event is open to all people of all ages and there will be door prizes.

RSVP in advance https://npara.ca/event/farmer-appreciation-night/
or 780-836-0641
#agriculture #abag #albertaag ...#alberta #peaceregion #farming

Join us April 19th, 9:00 at the Manning Fire Hall for a cattle seminar.
@DrBart_Beef will be presenting research and information on grazing, feeding and nutrient management.
Guaranteed to be a beneficial event for cattle producers.
#Cattle #Forage #Grazing #Nutrient #ABAG

Reminder!
Our Annual General Meeting will be at 9:00 A.M on March 27th 2023 at the Manning Legion Hall.
Meeting Plan
– Have a Short Business Meeting
– Reveal our 5 Year Strategic Plan
– Speaker Presentation: Jenna Butler.

#ABAG #farming #agriculture #albertaag ...#research

Today is #WorldWaterDay Since 2011 we have been conducting water quality research tests for the Notikewin and Keg Rivers. These tests determine water quality for drinking and agriculture use. Each year in our Annual Report we discuss and report our water monitoring results.

Join us April 19th, 9:00 at the Manning Fire Hall for a cattle seminar.
Dr. Bart Lardner will be presenting research and information on grazing, feeding and nutrient management.
Guaranteed to be a beneficial event for cattle producers.
#Cattle #Forage #Grazing #Nutrient #ABAG

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