Blue-green algae can quickly turn dugout water toxic, but what if you could detect it before a bloom appears? A student-led team is developing a fast, in-field DNA test to spot cyanobacteria up to a week early. They’re looking for producer feedback to make sure this tool works on the ground. If you rely on dugouts or surface water, share your perspective in their short survey.

This week’s Accelerate Weekly features the Story of the Weeds plot tour, soil testing insights at Digging Deeper, fall workshops, and community ag events.

This week’s Accelerate Weekly features soil health insights from Dr. Jill Clapperton, ALUS field day details, upcoming plot tours on weeds and drought resilience, and key Alberta ag surveys.

From hands-on soil health trials in Wildwood to pasture walks with Dr. Jill Clapperton, this week’s Accelerate Weekly is full of events, producer hacks, and funding updates to help Alberta farms grow stronger and more resilient.

From AgSmart highlights to soil health events with Dr. Jill Clapperton, this week’s Accelerate Weekly is packed with learning and opportunities for Alberta producers. Explore funding updates, innovative farm fixes, and local events designed to help your operation stay resilient and profitable.

From sheep grazing in Alberta cutblocks to new drone technology in the field, this week’s Accelerate Weekly is packed with stories of innovation and resilience. Catch our interview with High Country Shepherding, explore upcoming training and events, and see how producers are finding practical solutions for soil health, wildfire risk, and more.

Ready to take flight?
We’re planning a 2-day drone school in West-Central Alberta for late summer 2025. In partnership with Calgary-based AdvancedUAV, this hands-on training will cover spraying, mapping, scouting, and certification basics—built for producers, right here at home.

Curious? Read on and let us know if you’d be interested in attending.

Soil trials, weed ID, and upcoming events across West-Central Alberta — this week’s Accelerate Weekly digs into bale grazing, Tall Buttercup, and fresh ag innovations.

In this week’s issue: From spotting thistle rust fungus in the field to tackling scentless chamomile in your pasture, we’ve got fresh tools, tips, and events to keep you farming forward. Plus—goldfish as your new water tank cleaning crew?

From new working fix to tackling Canada thistle and upcoming tours — get the latest tips, events, and community updates in this week’s Accelerate Weekly!

Celebrate Canada, catch up on summer trials, and explore what hawkweed is telling us about your pastures — plus, don’t miss our upcoming soil health and grazing events!

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Join our AgSmart bus tour, dig into the “Story of the Weeds,” and get carbon market updates from BCC’s Graham Gilchrist, plus wildfire evacuation resources and community news.

Join Farming Forward’s province-wide effort to scout for thistle rust fungus—an eco-friendly tool in the fight against Canada thistle. Learn how to identify it and be part of the solution.

In This Issue: We recap a hands-on Water Works Day in Barrhead, welcome a new team member, share forage pricing updates, and explore the surprising benefits of thistle rust fungus in weed control—plus insect updates, grant tips, and more!

Dini recently joined Farming Forward as our new Extension & Communications Coordinator. With a background in ag-tech, global farming adventures, and a new sheep farm in Lac Ste. Anne, she’s bringing fresh energy to our team. Get to know her story, her plans for upcoming events, and how to reach out!

Grade 4 students got hands-on with soil and water at Barrhead Water Works Day, learning how nature works beneath their feet, just as rain began to fall from above.