How can plant diversity and biological amendments improve compacted, clay-heavy soils? At our Wildwood trial site, we’re putting that question to the test. This research project evaluates five biological treatments alongside a diverse polycrop, measuring impacts on soil health, compaction, water infiltration, and forage quality. Learn more about what we’re testing, why it matters for Grey Luvisol soils, and how it could support more resilient pastures across the region.

Soil scientist, speaker, and global thought leader Dr. Jill Clapperton is passionate about helping farmers build thriving agroecosystems from the ground up. In this blog, get to know Jill’s philosophy on soil health, root canopies, and why small changes can spark powerful, positive results.

What do healthy soils have in common—whether you're grazing cattle, growing forage, or planting polycrops? In this article, we explore the five soil health principles that farmers and ranchers across Alberta (and beyond) are using to build resilient, productive land. Whether you're conventional, regenerative, or somewhere in between, these guidelines offer flexible ways to work with your soil—not against it.