Join NPARA and HumaTerra Regen Ag Inc. for a FREE event on May 1st at 10:00 am.
Learn how adding natural occurring beneficial broad spectrum Fungi and Bacteria to your Soil can benefit crop production.
This in person event will present on several topics, product, research, and technology information.
Products: HumaTerra’s H-start products which contain naturally occurring Fungi and Bacteria and how building those natural beneficial populations can benefit your farm.
Research: The 2022 Trial data in Agriculture utilizing 11 Independent research centers throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan, as well as Farmer run Head to Head trials.
Technology: Utilizing DNA fingerprint soil analysis technology to measure the Fungi and Bacteria populations in HumaTerra’s Pellets, as well as H-starts impact on the Farm.
Trevor Bouchard will be presenting on behalf of HumaTerra
Trevor has a horticultural background, including permaculture, has extensive experience using compost and has passion for soil health in Agriculture.
Register now for catering purposes by contacting us at 780-836-3354 or extension@npara.ca
Lunch will be sponsored by HumaTerra
On June 15th, North Peace Applied Research Association will be hosting an engaging full day workshop and a local pasture walk with Greg Judy, in which he will share his innovative ideas and speak on his own farming experiences, both successes and failures.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 Registration – $20 for members, $30 for non-members
9:00 – 10:00 How to Think Like a Grazer
10:00 – 10:30 Fencing and Water Techniques
10:30 – 10:45 Break
10:45 – 11:45 For Maximum Profits, Focus on Daily Animal Performance.
11:45 – 12:00 Questions
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch (Included with registration)
1:00 – 3:30 Pasture Walks
3:30 – 4:00 Wrap up with questions
Please register in advance for catering purposes.
Register by contacting us at extension@npara.ca or call/text at 1-780-836-0641
Tickets are $20.00 for members and $30.00 for non-members.
Greg and Jan Judy are famous for their farming operation that includes of 1400 acres of 16 farms, four owned and 12 leased in Rucker, Missouri. They graze grass genetic South Poll cows, cow/calf pairs, bred heifers, bulls, stockers and a parasite resistant St. Croix hair sheep flock, a goat herd, and Tamworth pigs. They also direct market grass-fed beef, lamb, and pork.
The Judy’s place emphasis is on working in balance with nature and keeping inputs low. They do this by installing bird houses around farms for natural fly and insect control, wean calves and lambs are naturally, and providing their livestock with rich grazing pastures and fresh, clean water every day.
Ultimately, both Greg and Jan Judy have a purpose of creating healthy farms and healthy farmers. They do their best to mimic nature to improve their land, water, and animals “We’re going to build soil, we’re going to regenerate these farms, and we’re going to have a good quality of life.”
Greg shares his success by speaking, writing, and creating videos on his farming business. By promoting his grazing techniques, he hopes to help other ranchers create a lush forage and a sustainable environment. “Giving back to our farming community, to the current generation and the next, drives us to share what we’ve learned – what worked and what didn’t. We want to help you find your path to success.”
The July Tour is set for July 27th at the North Peace Applied Research Farm.
Doors open at 5:00pm, come to see the farm and talk about research and events.
Supper at 6:00pm, enjoy a meal with the NPARA staff and other local producers.
Speaker Presentations at 6:45pm
Research and variety tour starts at 8:00pm
Enjoy guest speakers…
Dr. Boyd Mori Assistant Professor, Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sci – Ag, Food & Nutri Sci Dept University of Alberta. Whos research is focused on the development of integrated pest management (IPM) for insect pests in field and horticultural agroecosystems. Dr. Mori’s research strives to provide growers with sustainable pest control strategies that reduces the reliance on insecticides and conserves beneficial species (i.e. natural enemies and pollinators).
Jason Casselman, Agronomy Specialist for Canola Council of Canada, Fairview AB.
Christi Friesen, Region 1 Director for Alberta Canola Producers Commission, Brownvale, AB
Please RSVP in advance for catering purposes.
$20.00 for members
$30.00 for non-members
RSVP at extension@npara.ca or 780-836-0641
How is Soil Carbon measured? How is it carbon within the soil in regions documented? How does mapped soil carbon help me and my farm?
Do you have these questions?
Bring them and other questions to this event and speakers Dr. Kris Nichols and Kimberly Cornish just may answer them.
Join us at 1pm on February 9th at the Manning Legion Hall.
Dr. Kris Nichols and Kimberly Cornish have been mapping carbon throughout Alberta and have measured two locations in the Northern Lights County. At this event they will explain how and why. Dr. Kris Nichols and Kimberly Cornish will explain why carbon is beneficial for farmers and will educate on cropping systems that will influence long-term carbon sequestration.
Join us in-person at the Rycroft Ag Centre on February 8th for a full-day event on improving soil health and nitrogen efficiency. Featured speakers at Dr. Kris Nichols and Kimberley Cornish.
Join us in-person on Jan. 30th at the Dunvegan Motor Inn (Fairview).Topics: grasshoppers, soil health, crop market, research results from ARAs.
If you haven’t had a chance to fill out an application, or may still have questions, join us for an in-person event and have your questions answered! The On-Farm Climate Action Fund is a program aimed at providing financial assistance to producers that are, or have, adopted best management practices, and covers three stream: 1) nitrogen management, 2) cover cropping, and 3) rotational grazing.
Highly anticipated 3-day conference held in Edmonton (Double Tree by Hilton, West Edmonton), and featuring a suite of experts on soil health and grazing which include: Greg Judy, Dr.Bobbi Helgason, Dr.Dave Sauchyn, Dr. Ed Bork, Dr. Kris Nichols, Jay Fuhrer, Dr. Tim McAllister, Dr. Yamily Zavala, Dr. Monika Gorzelak, Daryl Chubb, Kim Cornish, Stuart Chutter, Dr. Yvonne Lawley, Kristine Tapley, producer panelists and more. Early bird deadline is October 31st!
Join us at the NPARA research farm on the 21st of July for our annual field tour. New trials include: spring camelina, lupins, and corn intercrops. Guest speakers are Melissa Werkema (Future Analytics Inc), and Dan Doll (Alberta Canola Producers Commission). Melissa will present on the benefits of tissue testing via “sap analysis”, a new method for measuring in-crop plant nutritional levels.
Join us at the NPARA research farm on July 20th (9am) for a soil health workshop with Joel Williams (Integrated Soils). In the afternoon, Joel will accompany us, and we will head to Jackknife Creek Farms to visit two fields (cover crop mixture for swath grazing, and barley/annual ryegrass intercrop).
Join us for our first tour of the season! New trials include corn intercropping, camelina variety, lupin variety trials. The tour will also feature renown soil health practitioner and researcher Dr.Abbey Wick, where she will hold a workshop and discuss practical solutions to improve soil health on your farm.
Join us for an in-person meeting held at the Manning Legion Hall on February23rd. Topics include: 1) choosing and designing the annual cover crop mix to meet your goals, 2) optimizing perennials for stand establishment forage quality and productivity. For registration, click on the link below or contact the NPARA office(780) 836-3354 or lance@npara.ca.Lunch will be provided.
