Our Mission
To confidently provide applied research and extension to encourage a healthy agriculture industry.
Who We Are
The North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) is a non-profit, producer driven organization that has been in operation since 1988.
The North Peace Applied Research Association’s mission is to serve farmers within the County of northern Lights and the M.D of Peace #135, and to meet the special needs that results from our unique climatic, geographic and soil conditions.
To meet these needs, NPARA conducts applied research as determined by our Board of Directors.
Meet Our Team
Josée Aitken B.Sc
Manager
manager@npara.ca; extension@npara.ca; admin@npara.ca
Amber Hamelin-Aardema
Operations Assistant
operations.assistant@npara.ca
Naomi Price, B.Sc.
Research Agronomist
agronomist@npara.ca
Altaf Hussian, PhD.
Research Scientist
scientist@npara.ca
Madad Ali, M.Sc.
Research Technician
tech@npara.ca
Jim Gordey
Mechanic
2026 Summer Students
Clare Taylor, Phoenix Carter, Ellen Weaver, Shelby Bentt
NPARA’s Key Capabilities
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.
Research
Renowned integrated soil crop, producer led, livestock, intercropping and organic matter research.
Extension
Valuable producer extension and community engagement through knowledge transfer workshops and seminars as well as involvement in regional activities and events.
Teamwork
Thriving and dynamic board made up of local producers and staff that allow for enthusiasm, communication and agriculture development.
Our Story
We strive to be experts at measuring our impact and telling our story with members, producers and funders through our website, mailouts, newsletters, social media, and testimonials.
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