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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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SPECIAL GUEST MINI-SERIES: Soil Success with YASIR SYED of VIVIGRO!

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!
 
 
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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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Management Options for Marginal Land with Jay Byer

In this episode, we chat with Jay Byer, Soil Conservation analyst from Gateway Research Organization, about a series of projects looking at the economics of different management styles on poor-quality agricultural land.
 
For more information about Gateway Research Organization, check out their website here: https://gatewayresearchorganization.com/
Or their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayResearchOrganization
 
You can listen to our 2020 episode here:
 
and you can find more information about PCBFA at our website: https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca
 
The intro and outro music is RedWood Highway by Jason Shaw www.audionautix.com
 
 

Seeding Rates and the Alberta Wheat Commission

Jeremy Boychyn discusses the seeding rate trial Alberta Wheat Commission is working on with the Peace Region Research Association. From weed control, to wheat protein and yield, the proper seeding rate can significantly affect your bottom line.
To learn more about the Alberta Wheat and Alberta Barley Commissions, check them out here: https://www.albertawheatbarley.com/alberta-wheat
https://www.albertawheatbarley.com/alberta-barley
For more information about seeding rates, check out the Alberta Wheat and Alberta Barley commission's seeding rate calculator and the resources they have there https://www.albertawheatbarley.com/seeding-rate-calculator?setcommission=alberta-wheat
 
And to learn more about Peace Country Beef and Forage Association or the other research we do, check out our website https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
The music for our intro and outro is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw. Learn more at www.audionautix.com/

Cocktail Cover Crops with Kevin Elmy

Curious about Cocktail cover crops? Learn more about them in this episode with Kevin Elmy, we discuss what cocktails are, as well as, seeding, harvesting, and building cocktails that fit your operation and goals.
 
For more info on Kevin, check out Cover Crops Canada https://covercrops.ca/
You can find the Soil Owners Manual here: https://www.amazon.ca/Soil-Owners-Manual-Restore-Maintain/dp/1530431263
When Weeds Talk by Jay L. McCaman can be ordered here: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/weeds-and-why-they-grow
The Farm As an Ecosystem by Jerry Brunetti is here: https://bookstore.acresusa.com/products/the-farm-as-ecosystem
Mycorrhizal Planet by Michael Phillips: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/mycorrhizal-planet-how-symbiotic-fungi/9781603586580-item.html
Our sponsor for this episode was Ag Safe! check out their website here: https://take11.ca/
Check out PCBFA's research at https://peacecountrybeef.ca
 
Our intro and outro music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, check out more at www.audionautix.com
 

Soil and Plant Sap testing with Melissa Werkema

In this episode we talk soil and plant nutrition with Melissa Werkema the lab tech and manager of Future Analytics lab in Red Deer Alberta.
For more information about Future Analytics, visit their website at https://www.futureanalyticsinc.com/
 
To check out PCBFA's research, send us a message, or check out our newsletters and fact sheets go to https://www.peacecountrybeef.ca/
 
Our theme music is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw, find out more at https://www.audionautix.com/
 

Weed management with Sonja Raven

In this episode, we talk weed classifications and management with Sonya Raven Grande Prairie's agricultural fieldman.
For more information about invasive plants and weeds, check out the links below, or reach out to your local ag fieldman at your county office!
Common Plants of the Western Rangelands https://bookstore.ualberta.ca/p-22174-common-plants-of-the-western-rangelands-volume-1-grasses-and-grass-like-species.aspx
Alberta Invasive Plant Council's invasive plant page; https://abinvasives.ca/invasive-plants/
AB invasive plant id guide https://open.alberta.ca/publications/6740590
Also, Check out the County of Grande Prairie's Pest and Disease page https://www.countygp.ab.ca/en/living-in-our-community/pest-and-disease.aspx
 
If you have a topic or speaker suggestion for our podcast, send us a message! You can find our contact information at peacecountrybeef.ca!
 
Our theme song is Redwood Highway by Jason Shaw; find more of his music at Audionautix.com