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SUMMARY:Intercropping and On-Farm Innovation
DESCRIPTION:August 11 | Moat Farms\, near Arras \nJoin the Peace Region Living Lab (PRLL) and the Peace River Forage Association of BC (PRFA) at Moat Farms for an evening exploring practical innovation on the farm. \nDiscussion on how intercropping may improve soil health and resilience in annual crop fields. The evening will also showcase how simple\, low-cost on-farm trials can help producers evaluate new ideas with confidence before making larger management changes. \nWhether you’re interested trying intercropping or beginning your own on-farm research\, this pasture walk offers practical ideas that can be adapted to operations of all sizes. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 11Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/intercropping-and-on-farm-innovation/
ORGANIZER;CN="PRFA of BC":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.a
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260812T040000
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SUMMARY:Peace Region Living Lab Field Tour: Compost Tea and Forage Management
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peace Country Beef & Forage Association (PCBFA) for an afternoon of practical\, on-farm learning at a Peace Region Living Lab core producer site in Saddle Hills County. \nThis field tour offers an opportunity to step onto a working ranch where innovative management practices are being evaluated under real-world conditions. Participants will explore established forage stands\, learn about the producer’s grazing and forage management strategies\, and see firsthand how compost tea is prepared and applied on the farm. Discussions will focus on the practical application of biological amendments\, producer experiences\, and the role of on-farm research in supporting informed management decisions. \nAs with all Peace Region Living Lab events\, this tour encourages open discussion between producers\, researchers\, and industry professionals\, providing opportunities to ask questions\, share experiences\, and learn from one another in the field. \nThe afternoon concludes with a complimentary supper\, offering additional time to network with fellow producers and Living Lab partners. \nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026Time: 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.Location: 9369 Highway 681\, Saddle Hills County \nCost: Free to attend (pre-registration required) \nTo register\, email parteek@pcbfa.ca or call 780-523-4033.
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/peace-region-living-lab-field-tour-compost-tea-and-forage-management/
ORGANIZER;CN="Peace Country Beef & Forage Association":MAILTO:info@pcbfa.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260812T110000
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SUMMARY:Beyond Fertilizer as Usual: Alternative Practices for Field-Scale Production
DESCRIPTION:The Peace Region Living Lab (PRLL) invites producers\, agronomists\, and industry professionals to join us on Wednesday\, August 12\, for a hands-on learning event exploring practical strategies to reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers while maintaining productivity and profitability. \nThe day begins with indoor presentations at Canyon Hall\, followed by outdoor demonstrations at Creek Bank Farms near Clayhurst. Participants will hear from leading experts on soil biology\, plant-microbe relationships\, biological amendments\, and designing meaningful on-farm research. The afternoon will feature demonstrations of vermicompost systems\, liquid application equipment\, calibration techniques\, drone applications\, and ongoing Peace Region Living Lab on-farm research trials evaluating alternative nutrient management practices. \nWhether you’re curious about biological amendments\, interested in improving soil health\, or looking for practical approaches to nutrient management\, this event offers valuable\, research-based information that can be applied on your own farm. \nDate: Wednesday\, August 12Time: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch provided) – BC TimesLocation: 833075 Range Road 123 Bear Canyon AB (for the morning session and lunch) & Creek Bank Farms\, 6503 Clayhurst Road\, Clayhurst (for the afternoon 2-4pm) \nRegister: https://AlternativeFertilizer.eventbrite.com 
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/beyond-fertilizer-as-usual-alternative-practices-for-field-scale-production/
LOCATION:Canyon Hall\, 833075 Range Rd 123\, Bear Canyon\, AB\, T0H0B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:On-farm tour
ORGANIZER;CN="Peace Region Living Lab":MAILTO:extension@peacelivinglab.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T163000
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SUMMARY:SARDA Field Tours – Whitemud & Girouxville
DESCRIPTION:Join the Peace Region Living Lab and SARDA Ag Research for two field tours exploring soil biology\, biological amendments and research happening on working farms. \nTwo separate field tours will be offered on August 13. Attend the location that interests you—or join us for both. Each tour is approximately two hours and will provide an opportunity to see research in the field\, hear from producers\, researchers and agronomy professionals\, and ask questions. \nWhitemud Field Tour | 9:30–11:30 AM📍 NE-36-74-22-W5 \nTopics include: \n\nSite background and producer experience\nGeoff Doell – Can the Plant Be the Conductor of the Soil Biology Orchestra?\nBrooke Hayes – Working with Biological Amendments for Soil and Human Health at Scale\nRamchandra Neupane – N₂O measurements at the site\nSARDA staff – highlights from co-benefits measurements\n\nGirouxville Field Tour | 1:30–3:30 PM📍 NE-07-78-22-W5 \nTopics include: \n\nSite background and producer experience\nDarcy Boisvert – Hemp agronomy\nRamchandra Neupane – N₂O measurements at the site\nSARDA staff – highlights from co-benefits measurements\nBrooke Hayes – Working with Biological Amendments for Soil and Human Health at Scale\, including a microscope session\n\nPlanning to attend? Please email info@sarda.ca and let us know which field tour you’ll be joining. This will help us plan for numbers. \nCome spend a couple of hours in the field\, see what we’re learning\, and join the conversation around practical approaches to soil and crop management.
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/sarda-field-tours-whitemud-girouxville/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260814T090000
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SUMMARY:Crop It Like It's Hot – An Event for Women in Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:The North Peace Applied Research Association (NPARA) presents Crop It Like It’s Hot\, a fun and engaging day designed specifically for women with a passion for agriculture. \nTaking place on August 14\, this event brings together women from across the Peace Region for a day of learning\, networking\, and hands-on experiences in the field. Whether you’re a producer\, agronomist\, student\, researcher\, or simply interested in crop production\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other women in agriculture while building practical skills and expanding your knowledge. \nParticipants can look forward to field tours\, interactive skill-building workshops\, and presentations from knowledgeable speakers covering topics relevant to modern crop production. The event will also showcase Peace Region Living Lab demonstration sites\, highlighting practical\, producer-led research and innovation taking place across our region. \nWhether you’re new to the industry or have years of experience\, Crop It Like It’s Hot offers an opportunity to learn\, share ideas\, and build connections in a welcoming and supportive environment. \nEvent Details\nDate: Friday\, August 14\, 2026 \nLocation: Municipal District of Peace (official location to be announced) \nMore details\, including the full agenda and registration information\, will be available soon. \n 
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/crop-it-like-its-hot-an-event-for-women-in-agriculture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260818T190000
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SUMMARY:Bale Grazing and Why It Works
DESCRIPTION:August 18 | Collins Cattle Co.\, near Rose Prairie \nJoin the Peace Region Living Lab (PRLL) and the Peace River Forage Association of BC (PRFA) at Collins Cattle Co. to see how bale grazing can improve both livestock production and soil health. \nVisit pastures where years of bale grazing have visibly increased forage productivity and soil condition while reducing winter feeding costs. Discussions will cover how to design a bale grazing system\, common mistakes to avoid\, and practical considerations for adapting the practice to different ranch operations. \nSee firsthand why many producers view bale grazing as an investment in both their land and their livestock. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 18Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/bale-grazing-and-why-it-works/
ORGANIZER;CN="PRFA of BC":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.a
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20260825T210000
DTSTAMP:20260709T203948Z
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SUMMARY:Biostimulants on pasture - why and how
DESCRIPTION:August 25 | Frost Fossum Farms\, near Briar Ridge \nThe final event in the August Grazing Series takes place at Frost Fossum Farms\, where the Peace Region Living Lab (PRLL) and the Peace River Forage Association of BC (PRFA) will explore emerging tools for improving pasture productivity. \nParticipants will visit a pasture where biostimulants have been incorporated into the management program and discuss where these products may fit within a grazing operation\, how and when they can be applied\, and what current research tells us about their potential benefits. Hear form Fixed Earth on biostimulants tailored to the Peace Region soil ecology. The evening will also include discussion on rotational grazing strategies that maximize forage utilization while maintaining healthy\, productive pastures. \nJoin fellow producers for an evening of practical learning and discussion focused on building resilient grazing systems. \nDate: Tuesday\, August 25Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/biostimulants-on-pasture-why-and-how/
ORGANIZER;CN="PRFA of BC":MAILTO:coordinator@peaceforage.bc.a
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20270225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260729T214748Z
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SUMMARY:Below Ground 2027 - 5th Annual Soil Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Where Producers Grow Ideas\nFebruary 24–25\, 2027\nFairview\, Alberta \nThe Peace Region Living Lab is excited to announce that Below Ground 2027 is coming to Fairview\, Alberta. \nNow 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. \nOver 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. \n\n\n\nFebruary 24\nProducer Knowledge Exchange\nExclusive to Peace Region Living Lab Producer Partners\nOur producer partners are at the heart of the Peace Region Living Lab. \nThe 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. \nExpect 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. \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\nBelow Ground – 5th Annual Soil Health Conference\nOpen to the Public\nJoin 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. \nWhether 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. \nThis year’s conference will feature: \n\nProducer success stories and lessons learned\nLeading researchers and industry experts\nPractical soil health and grazing innovations\nInteractive discussions and networking opportunities\nThe latest insights from the Peace Region Living Lab\n\nMore speakers and program details will be announced this fall. \n\n\n\nCalling All PRLL Producers\nOne of the greatest strengths of the Peace Region Living Lab has always been producers learning from producers. \nAs we celebrate five years of collaboration\, we’re inviting our producer partners to share their experiences as part of this year’s conference. \nWhether 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. \nThere are opportunities for every comfort level\, including: \n\nSmall group discussions\nProducer panel discussions\nShort individual presentations\nInformal question-and-answer sessions\n\nYou don’t need to be a professional speaker. Authentic experiences from real farms and ranches are often the most valuable part of the conference. \nIf 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. \n\n\n\nStay Tuned\nRegistration\, keynote speakers\, sponsorship opportunities\, and the full conference agenda will be released over the coming months. \nFor now\, mark your calendars and plan to join us in Fairview\, Alberta\, on February 24–25\, 2027. \nWe look forward to seeing you Below Ground.
URL:https://peacelivinglab.ca/event/below-ground-2027-5th-annual-soil-health-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Peace Region Living Lab":MAILTO:extension@peacelivinglab.ca
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