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!

In this week’s Accelerate Newsletter, we recap an exciting day at Chip Lake with 80 kids exploring soil and water conservation during Pond Days. Plus, meet Maya Baldwin, a University of Alberta student passionate about sustainable agriculture, and catch up on the latest UFA podcast episode discussing how tariffs impact the ag industry. Also featured: DIY bee box instructions, community shoutouts, and timely news updates.

This edition features the launch of a new soil health trial in Wildwood, hands-on learning at local Pond Days, and a recap of the Inventures Conference. Plus: a call to action for the AquaHacking Prairies Challenge, upcoming workshops, and community events in regenerative agriculture and livestock health.

This edition highlights a new project on drought-tolerant forages, a practical fact sheet on cattle bloat, pasture nutrition insights, and opportunities for young ranchers to connect. Plus: community events, research shares, and ag updates across West-Central Alberta.

This week spotlights a 2025 weed suppression trial in Lac Ste. Anne, celebrates Sheri Strydhorst as a Women in Ag award recipient, shares a new UFA podcast on GMOs, and highlights youth ag events and notable reads from Alberta producers.

Discover insights from the 2024 producer-led corn nitrogen trial, upcoming youth-focused agricultural events, and expert discussions on root senescence and chicory's antiparasitic properties.

Explore the latest in sustainable agriculture: insights from the 2024 Aeration Project in Yellowhead County, expert analysis on greenhouse gas emissions by Graham Gilchrist, and an invitation to participate in the Q2 Forage Survey.