Farming Forward

We are looking forward to having Billi at our AGM this Friday to remind our community how special they are!

Good food. Great company. Real ideas. Gather with Alberta producers for a full day of hands-on learning, local connection, and country music at Gathering Ground - A Producer Development Day. Saturday November 15 near Whitecourt. Save $25 per ticket - early bird pricing ends Oct 25 or when the first 50 tickets are gone! >>Learn more & register at https://lnkd.in/gZpeZVur

☀️ Still time to register! Join us this Wednesday near Wildwood for a free morning of hands-on learning, breakfast, and expert insight from internationally renowned soil health expert Dr. Jill Clapperton. 🌾 We’ll tour our Wildwood polycrop trial, featuring five biological amendments — and you can hear directly from Ecotea and Best Farming Systems representatives whom supplied soil amendments to the project. 📅 August 13, 2025 🕤 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Near Wildwood, AB 🍳 Free event + breakfast included! ✅ Perfect for farmers, graziers, and land managers looking to boost soil resilience, nutrient cycling, and productivity in West-Central Alberta. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gTAfaJV6 #SoilHealth #PolycropTrial #FarmingForward #WildwoodAB #JillClapperton #Ecotea #BestFarmingSystems #RegenerativeAg #SoilBiology #WestCentralAlbertaAg

🚨 Final Call! Registration for Step into Soil with Dr. Jill Clapperton closes Friday, August 8! >> Join us for an evening of hands-on learning, in-field pasture walks, and a social supper — all focused on building healthier, more resilient pastures. 📍 Near Mayerthorpe (directions send after registration) 📅 August 12, 2025 | 🕒 3:00–8:00 PM 🍽️ Supper included 🎟️ Free for members | $38.50 for non-members Spots are filling fast — don’t miss this chance to learn from a world-renowned soil health expert right here in West-Central Alberta! 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3zKmAcY #SoilHealth #PastureWalk #FarmingForward #WestCentralAlberta #RegenerativeAg #JillClapperton #AlbertaAgEvents

*New Blog Article!* Last week, we joined High Country Shepherding near Edson to learn how sheep, dogs, and solar-powered camp life are helping reforested cutblocks thrive. From bear encounters to blooming fireweed, this is land stewardship in action—hoof-powered, low-impact, and deeply connected to the forest. 📖 Read more: https://lnkd.in/guChrhQK 🐑 @high.country.shepherding

Bale grazing, Tall Buttercup & drone tech on the farm? This week’s Accelerate Weekly is packed with insights from the field, including a new soil health trial, weed ID tips, and upcoming plot tours you won’t want to miss. 📩 Check it out here: https://conta.cc/46m8LNO #FarmingForward #SoilHealth #BaleGrazing #PastureManagement #AlbertaAg #WeedID #AgDrones #AgEvents

This week, we visited Hermitage Park in Edmonton to learn about thistle rust fungus, a natural fungus that targets invasive Canada thistle without harming other plants. Our goal? To collect rust samples, make an inoculant, and help local producers control problem thistle patches in a more natural way. We’ll be sharing more soon on how you can find and harvest your own rust fungus to help us make an inoculant. 👉 Want to stay updated on projects like this? Sign up for our free Accelerated Weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ewgMPdap Follow along to learn more and see what’s next!

The new Accelerate Weekly is here! We’re gearing up to serve you better, with updates on new equipment and what’s coming next. In this issue: > Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Floate > Story of the Weeds: Canada Thistle > Upcoming Farming Forward events > Tips for keeping your trough wildlife friendly > News and community shoutouts Read the full newsletter: https://conta.cc/3GwBnJz Stay connected with practical, local updates from Farming Forward.

🍁 Happy Canada Day from the Fields of West-Central Alberta! 🍁 As we celebrate Canada Day, we’re reflecting on what it means to be rooted here. Canada is built on landscapes and livelihoods shaped by the land, by those who farm it, steward it, and feed communities from coast to coast. From cover crops to cattle, we see that resilience and innovation are alive and well right here in our fields. This Canada Day, we’re proud to support the farmers, ranchers, and landowners who keep our region thriving, and who care deeply for the land that sustains us all. 🌾 Here’s to growing forward, together. ❤️🤍 #FarmingForward #CanadaDay #FromThePrairies #SupportLocalAg #RuralRoots

This week’s Accelerate Weekly is out now. In this issue: * Don’t miss your ride to AgSmart * Story of the Weeds – what Oxeye Daisy reveals about your soil * Ask the Expert – Graham Gilchrist answers your Carbon questions * Alberta Ag Societies Evacuation Facilities Map * Newsworthy shares and community shoutouts Read it online: https://lnkd.in/gYHnx2bZ Subscribe to get it straight to your inbox every Tuesday. #FarmingForward #AccelerateWeekly #AlbertaAg #SoilHealth #RuralResilience #CarbonCredits