Visit the research farm for fun and learning, Aug. 16!Enjoy an agriculture adventure that explores how far the roots of industry go into your community!Stop at our Open Farm Day event between 11:00am & 3:00pm on Saturday, August 16 to hear stories from our partners and friends. Learn how each pillar of agriculture intertwines with each other and supports the wider community of Lethbridge! |
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Enjoy an adventure to explore how far the roots of agriculture go into your community!Learn how each pillar of agriculture intertwines with each other and supports the wider community of Lethbridge at our Saturday, August 16 Open Farm Day event! |
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Saturday, August 16 is your chance for exciting & interactive learning! Bring your family and friends to Farming Smarter's research farm to enjoy learning about all things agriculture as part of Open Farm Days.
Unbiased, third-party research develops regional knowledge for crop inputs and varieties to provide companies and farmers alike with confidence. Trevor Deering leads the Commercial Innovation team at Farming Smarter to champion this research throughout southern Alberta.
Farming Smarter researchers work to advance nitrogen efficiency in barley production in multi-site project that reduces fertilizer application rates without sacrificing yield. This University of Alberta-led study builds off previous research completed on enhanced efficiency fertilizers.
Farming Smarter dedicates the future of agriculture advancements to people-focused strategies. The southern Alberta-based research organization returns to the roots of the industry, bringing people to the forefront of learning and growth.
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This project sets out to find the effects of rolling barley at various stages of crop growth and to recommend best management practices for successful crop growth and yield.
Farming Smarter's Field School is southern Alberta's premier event to cultivate knowledge and network with industry leaders. The June 25 & 26 event connects growers and agronomists with the latest research in effective crop and soil management to help them maximize the efficiency, productivity, and sustainability of their operation.
Visit Farming Smarter's research farm Aug. 16 and take you and your family on a free adventure! Join us for fun and learning with exciting opportunities and activities to enjoy from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm!
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Sugar beet growing regions went from across the prairies to now only Ontario and southern Alberta. Now, Farming Smarter aims to identify the best management practices for the crop so producers can optimize and enhance their operations.
Three Farming Smarter project have been extended for three years, allowing us to advance irrigation and hemp research in southern Alberta
With over three quarters of its 173 trials harvested, Farming Smarter expects to complete harvest by the second week of Sept except silage and grain corn trials.
Fall Research Trials for Commercial Innovation Due by August 15!
Secure fall research trials for your crop products & varieties by August 15Bring your trials ready to go - or we can tailor it to your needs!Trevor Deering is ready to help you achieve your commercial innovation needs this year. Whether you know what you want or you just have an idea, he can work with you to set up the perfect plan to ensure a successful off-season to help you reach the next level. |
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A trusted driver of innovationBuilding and inspiring a culture of innovation in western Canadian agricultureTrue innovation isn’t just doing something in a new way or inventing something to change for the sake of change. It is doing something in a new way that brings benefit. For us, innovation is creativity and a belief that new ideas and new technologies can bring improvement, grounded in great science applied at a grassroots level.
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Located in Canada’s largest agricultural area and features key agricultural industries including primary production, value-added processing plants, and agriculture-related small and medium-sized enterprises. This area contributes about $8 billion in gross farm revenue, contains 690,000 ha under irrigation (70% of total irrigated acres in Canada), and is home to the largest federal research station (Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada).
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Events
Visit Farming Smarter's research farm Aug. 16 and take you and your family on a free adventure! Join us for fun and learning with exciting opportunities and activities to enjoy from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm!
Tackle challenges and explore opportunities to improve soil conservation & reduce erosion. Join Farming Smarter Agronomy Battles for an exclusive conversation with a community of innovators, experts, and leaders at this subscriber-only event!
Tackle challenges and explore opportunities to adopt strip tillage. Join Farming Smarter Agronomy Battles for an exclusive conversation with a community of innovators, experts, and leaders at this subscriber-only event!