Alberta Agriculture

Update: February Fun & What's to Come

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.
 
 
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Homesteading New Opportunites

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!
 
 
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EFP’s: Easy as 1,2, 3

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. 
 
 
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Paving the Way

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. 
 
 
 
 
 
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Winds of Change

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.

Cow Patty Critters with Dr Kevin Floate

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

Compost, Vermiculture, and Farming in the Big City with Mike Dorion

In today's episode, we're chatting with Compost expert and soil-health enthusiast Mike Dorion from Living Soil Solutions about Composting, Vermiculture, and the Highfield Regenerative farm.
 
For more resources on Composting and Vermiculture check out the Compost Council of Canada's website here: https://www.compost.org/
Check out Living Soil solutions here: https://vergepermaculture.ca/portfolio-posts/mike-dorion-living-soil-solutions/
Learn more about the Highfield Regenerative farm in Calgary here: https://www.highfieldfarm.ca/
For more info about PCBFA or our projects, check out https://peacecountrybeef.ca
Our intro and outro music is Red Wood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at www.audionautix.com
 

Exploring Perennial Grain Options with Gateway Research Organization

In this episode we chat with Sandeep Nain, from the Gateway Research Organization about a couple of projects to do with perennial wheat and perennial rye grown for harvest and grazing. 
For more information about Kernza Perennial Wheat, check out this interview with Lee DeHaan from the Kansas Land Institute: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zaguv-102af95
For more info on Perennial Cereals check out Gro's video with Dr. Surya Acharya and Dr. Raja Ragupathy here: https://youtu.be/MiPsXvkY3MU
For more information about GRO check out their website here: https://gatewayresearchorganization.com/
You can find PCBFA's research, factsheets and contact info here: https://peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://audionautix.com/
 

Introduction to the OFCAF Program with Fiona Briody

In this episode, Fiona Briody from RDAR takes us through the new On-Farm Climate Action Fund program and discusses what is covered and how to apply.
More program details and application info can be found on RDAR's website here: https://rdar.ca/ofcaf/
For more information on OFCAF, you can call RDAR at 1 877 503 5955 or email them at ofcaf.bmp@rdar.ca
If you want some reference for forages that grow well in the peace, cocktail cover crop info or want to say hi, visit PCBFA's website at https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The music for the intro and outro is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. For more information, check out https://audionautix.com/
 
 
 

Hemp, Forage Crops, and the Peace Living Lab with SARDA Ag Research

In this episode we chat with Shelleen Gerbig and Surendra Bhattarai about some of the management practices they will be studying as part of the Peace Region Living Lab.
 
For more information about SARDA, check out their website here: https://sarda.ca/
 
This episode was funded by the Peace Region Living Lab, for more information about the project, check them out here; https://peacelivinglab.ca/
For more information about PCBFA's research, or to get in touch with us, visit our website; https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The intro music for Coffee Cows & Crops is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Find more at https://www.audionautix.com