Where Producers Grow Ideas

February 24–25, 2027
Fairview, Alberta

The Peace Region Living Lab is excited to announce that Below Ground 2027 is coming to Fairview, Alberta.

Now entering its 5th year, Below Ground has become one of the Peace Region’s premier gatherings for farmers, ranchers, agronomists, agrologists, researchers, students, and industry professionals who are passionate about practical, profitable, and resilient agriculture.

Over two days, the conference will celebrate five years of producer innovation, collaboration, and learning while looking ahead to the future of soil health and beneficial management practices across the Peace Region.

February 24

Producer Knowledge Exchange

Exclusive to Peace Region Living Lab Producer Partners

Our producer partners are at the heart of the Peace Region Living Lab.

The Producer Knowledge Exchange is a dedicated day for Living Lab producers to connect with one another, share experiences, discuss lessons learned over five years of on-farm innovation, and help shape the legacy of the project.

Expect an engaging day of conversation, practical insights, and peer-to-peer learning with fellow producers who have been testing and evaluating beneficial management practices across the Peace Region.

February 25

Below Ground – 5th Annual Soil Health Conference

Open to the Public

Join producers and agricultural professionals from across the Peace Region for a full day dedicated to practical soil health, innovative farming practices, and producer-led learning.

Whether you’re looking to improve soil resilience, increase profitability, explore emerging research, or simply learn from the experiences of other producers, Below Ground offers practical information you can take home and apply on your own operation.

This year’s conference will feature:

• Producer success stories and lessons learned
• Leading researchers and industry experts
• Practical soil health and grazing innovations
• Interactive discussions and networking opportunities
• The latest insights from the Peace Region Living Lab

More speakers and program details will be announced this fall.

Calling All PRLL Producers

One of the greatest strengths of the Peace Region Living Lab has always been producers learning from producers.

As we celebrate five years of collaboration, we’re inviting our producer partners to share their experiences as part of this year’s conference.

Whether your story is about a breakthrough, a challenge, or something you would do differently next time, your experience can help other producers make informed decisions.

There are opportunities for every comfort level, including:

• Small group discussions
• Producer panel discussions
• Short individual presentations
• Informal question-and-answer sessions

You don’t need to be a professional speaker. Authentic experiences from real farms and ranches are often the most valuable part of the conference.

If you’re interested in participating, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to the Peace Region Living Lab team (extension@peacelivinglab.ca) and we’ll help find a format that fits your comfort level.

Stay Tuned

Registration, keynote speakers, sponsorship opportunities, and the full conference agenda will be released over the coming months.

For now, mark your calendars and plan to join us in Fairview, Alberta, on February 24–25, 2027.

We look forward to seeing you Below Ground.