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Check out more of PCBFA's work on our website: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
Follow us on Twitter @PCBFA, or Instagram and Facebook @peacecountrybeef
Or send us a note at: podcast@pcbfa.ca
Join the team at the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association for conversations about agricultural research, innovative farming practices, and practical management for farms and ranches. Working on cultivating a personable, inclusive and educational environment for both large and small scale producers and hobbyists. The PCBFA is a producer-driven organization in northwestern Alberta that performs research and hosts educational events and seminars in the Peace Country.
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Friday May 31, 2024
Exciting times in store for summer 2024. Listen in on today's episode to hear about our new summer staff additions and great upcoming events. Tune in next time to hear Chelsey map out the plot plans for 2024.
Redwood highway - Audiotonix
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
Socioeconomics, in a nutshell from Investopedia, is a term that refers to the interaction between the social and economic habits of a group of people, including their interactions with others and their family. You may not even realize it, but it is happening around us in agriculture every day! Monika Benoit helps explain this term through her first-hand experience.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Here is an update from the busy month of February! We had many events to keep us busy and even more lined up for March. Find out what we have been up to and mark your calendars for March events in the Peace.
BONUS: including a brief "soil tips highlight" from, Yasir of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions, on two listener questions that were kindly submitted. If you have any questions you would like featured on our podcast, you are welcome to send them in for some fresh insight.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
BONUS SERIES - Get to know our special guest, president, CEO and founder of ViviGro Sustainable Solutions Ltd, Yasir Syed, with some introductory questions on common mistakes, myths and misconceptions about soil health. This season is a dedicated soil special mini series and will be jam packed with some amazing soil health information with an easy to grasp, holistic approach. Get your questions ready and please call in or email them to shelby@pcbfa.ca so we can discuss them on the show!
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
This episode we get into some facts about common predators of the Peace who can cause some big livestock losses in our area, and touch on some government programs to help you recover costs due to these unfortunate damages. Learn about some signs and distinguishing characteristics that are unique to each predators such as bears and wolves, and team up with your local Fish & Wildlife officers to offer producer support.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thinking of becoming a producer or starting your own farm, but might be brand new to country life or not sure where to start? Listen in on today's episode for a rundown on the differences between farms, ranches and hobby farms or homesteads, and learn about how they offer you exciting opportunities in the Peace Country.
BONUS: a quick view into 4H Clubs, what they are, and why they are great for kids.
We hope to give you some inspiration!
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
Friday Nov 17, 2023
We are always learning over here at the PCBFA. Enjoy a quick listen with this week's episode to spark some motivation on how EFP's will benefit you and your farm, and what you could do with some really great funding opportunities that work hand in hand with the EFP program.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Meet our new manager and PCBFA Team Leader, Alaina Archibald. Alaina is a local producer who is passionate about women in agriculture and excited to express her support and inspiration through our growing organization.
Music - Redwood Highway - Audionautix
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
There have been some exciting changes at the PCBFA! Find out who has joined our organization and what they are excited to share. Tune in next week to hear about our upcoming events you won't want to miss.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Kevin Floate about the insects, bugs, and other creepy crawlies that help break-down cow dung on pasture.
You can find Cow Patty Critters for free online here: https://publications.gc.ca/site/eng/9.913866/publication.html
Have questions? Comments? find Kevin's contact info here: https://profils-profiles.science.gc.ca/en/profile/dr-kevin-floate
Find more information about PCBFA and our research here: https://peacecountrybeef.ca
Our intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find more at https://audionautix.com
Producers started the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association in 1982, to test new forage varieties in the unique Peace Country of Northern Alberta. Today we do high quality applied research, and host events to support producers of beef cattle and other livestock in the Peace Region of Alberta. At PCBFA, we are dedicated to providing our members and any curious producer with accurate, helpful information that helps put tools in the toolbox to build more resilient and sustainable farms.
Check out more of PCBFA's work on our website: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
Follow us on Twitter @PCBFA, or Instagram and Facebook @peacecountrybeef
Or send us a note at: podcast@pcbfa.ca