Through a NAIT capstone project, students worked with Farming Forward to develop a low-cost soil moisture monitoring system designed for Alberta conditions.

A recap of our composting event in partnership with Leduc County.

Key takeaways from the Pioneer Corn Summit

Read the 2025 Annual Report here.

A look at different weed suppression strategies near Sangudo, with observations from one growing season.

A look at pasture aeration on Grey Luvisolic soils near Edson, with observations from two growing seasons.

A look at how bale grazing residue affects forage growth and soil conditions, with observations from one growing season.

A look at biological soil amendments trial in a forage system near Wildwood, with observations from one growing season.

A look at broadcast vs. no-till seeding of a drought-tolerant forage blend in Brazeau County, with practical observations from one growing season.

Our final Grazing Club session of the winter focused on extended grazing and cover crops, with practical insights from Grant Lastiwka and local producers. Positive feedback has us looking ahead to next winter and a potential spring grazing tour.

A new multi-year Alberta pasture nutrient study is now available. Read the full provincial report and explore what the results mean specifically for Barrhead-area producers and grazing management decisions.

How big does a dugout really need to be for a two-year drought? At our latest Grazing Club session, producers dug into water planning, drought sizing, and off-source watering systems with Shawn Elgert, followed by hands-on discussion stations and real-world examples.

Thank you to everyone who completed our Annual Producer Feedback Survey. We’ve announced the prize draw winners in a short video.

The second session of the Grazing Club brought producers together for an evening of practical learning focused on fencing and virtual fencing. Guest speaker Thomas from eShepherd shared real-life use case examples from producer and research sites across Canada, followed by small-group discussions where participants worked through a fencing design exercise and shared their own on-farm experiences.

On September 17, Farming Forward hosted What a Waste in Blue Ridge and online, bringing producers and ag partners together to tackle on-farm waste challenges. From recycling ag plastics to carcass disposal and predator conflict, speakers shared practical solutions and regulatory insights. Assar Grinde (APRG) highlighted Alberta’s plastics recycling pilot, Jason Moodie (Alberta Agriculture) outlined carcass disposal rules, and rancher Louise Liebenberg (Grazerie) showed how poor carcass management can attract predators.

Recent soil test trends suggest potassium may be quietly limiting crop and forage performance in parts of Alberta. This article looks at why potassium matters, what declining soil test levels could mean for forage and grazing systems, and how producers can take a closer look at their own fields.

Despite a windy winter evening,around 40 producers gathered in Sangudo for the first session of Farming Forward’s new Next Step Grazing Club. With strong conversation, practical grazing fundamentals, and real world experience from guest speaker Bluesette Campbell, the evening set the tone for a peer driven space focused on learning, connection, and shared meals.

Pasture measurement is common practice in grazing regions like Ireland and New Zealand, but far less common in Western Canada. This article explores different pasture measurement approaches, from plate meters to satellite-based tools, and what lessons from other regions might be worth exploring locally.

The 2025 Wildwood Soil Health Trial continues to explore how a diverse polycrop blend and several biological amendments influence soil function, forage quality, and field resilience. This fall-season update shares early observations from the third year of this 15-acre project, including feed quality results, field performance notes, and a general yield range. A full report will be released once all data is analyzed.