Peace Region Living Lab

Cocktail & Extended Grazing Tour
2025-08-15 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Dawson_Creek)

Carbon to Clay: Understanding Soil Systems
2025-10-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton)

2026 Peace Ag Update
2026-01-22 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Dawson_Creek) | Dunvegan Inn & Suites, Fairview, AB, Canada

Below Ground 2026 - 4th Annual Soil Health Conference
2026-02-26 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Dawson_Creek)
AGENDA

Indigenous Fire Stewardship
2026-04-17 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Dawson_Creek)
Get Tickets at Eventbrite:
https://indigenousfirestewardship.eventbrite.com

PRFSA Annual Summer Tour
2026-07-08 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Dawson_Creek) | Cecil Lake Hall, 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC, Canada
The Peace Region Forage Seed Association’s 2026 Summer Tour takes place Tuesday, July 8, in the Flatrock/Cecil Lake area of northeastern British Columbia.
This annual field tour provides forage seed producers, agronomists, researchers, and industry professionals with an opportunity to see research and commercial production firsthand while discussing current opportunities and challenges facing the forage seed industry.
This year’s featured guest speaker is Nabin Pathak of the AAFC Beaverlodge Research Farm, who will present on quantifying nitrogen budgets in creeping red fescue under different nitrogen fertilization timings. The day will also include updates on current pest issues, visits to commercial forage seed fields, and a behind-the-scenes tour of a local seed cleaning facility.
Tour Highlights

Nitrogen fertilizer management in creeping red fescue with Nabin Pathak (AAFC Beaverlodge)
Pest update with Keith Uloth
Guided tour of the Breunig Farm seed cleaning plant
Visits to commercial forage seed fields featuring:

Perennial ryegrass
Creeping red fescue
Bromegrass

Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and connect with fellow producers and industry experts

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2026Registration: 9:00 a.m. at the Cecil Lake HallTour: Approximately 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pre-registration: office@peaceforageseed.ca
For additional information, contact:

Talon: 1-877-630-2198
Calvin: 1-780-864-7663

The Peace Region Living Lab values opportunities like this that bring researchers and producers together to exchange knowledge and showcase practical innovations that support resilient and productive agricultural systems across the Peace Region. We encourage anyone with an interest in forage production and applied agricultural research to attend.

Farming for the Future
2026-07-09 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Dawson_Creek) | Cecil Lake Hall, 4864 Cecil Lake Road, Cecil Lake, BC, Canada
Join the BC Grain Producers Association for a full day of conversations, learning, networking, and innovation focused on the future of grain farming in British Columbia. This year’s AGM brings together producers, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers for meaningful discussions on the opportunities and challenges shaping agriculture across the Peace Region and beyond.
We are also pleased to welcome the BC Minister of Agriculture and Food as a special guest for the event.
Hosted in collaboration with the Peace Region Living Lab, this event will showcase how producers across the region are testing and implementing Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) through on-farm innovation and practical field-scale research. A featured component of the day will include field tours to Peace Region Living Lab sites, giving attendees the opportunity to see local projects, management practices, and producer-led innovation firsthand.
Whether you are a grain producer, agronomist, ag retailer, researcher, student, or industry supporter, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect directly with leaders in the grain sector and hear about the latest developments impacting agriculture in BC.
BC Grain Producers 2026

Farm & Field Tour at the NPARA Research Farm
2026-07-30 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton)
The North Peace Applied Research Association’s (NPARA) annual Farm & Field Tour takes place on Wednesday, July 30.
This popular summer event brings together producers, researchers, agronomists, and industry representatives for an evening of practical learning, networking, and great food.
Participants will have the opportunity to:

Tour research plots and field-scale demonstrations at the NPARA Research Farm.
Hear from internationally recognized soil and crop consultant Joel Williams, along with research presentations from Dr. Miles Dyck and Dr. Aziz Hullah.
Connect with fellow producers and agricultural professionals while enjoying a delicious smoked brisket dinner.

Whether you’re interested in improving soil health, learning about the latest research, or simply connecting with others in the agricultural community, this event offers valuable insights you can apply on your own farm.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 30Time: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.Location: NPARA Research Farm
Registration

$20 – NPARA Members
$30 – Non-members

Registration is available through NPARA:
https://npara.ca/events/
The Peace Region Living Lab is proud to collaborate with organizations such as NPARA to help bring practical, research-based knowledge directly to producers across the Peace Region.

Soil Health Summer Tour - Understanding Soil Amendments
2026-07-31 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Warrensville Hall, 24030-24032 Township Road 844, Grimshaw, AB, Canada
Join internationally recognized soil and plant health educator Joel Williams for a full-day summer learning tour focused on understanding soil amendments and making better agronomic decisions under real-world field conditions.
Hosted at Warrensville Hall, this event will bring together producers, agronomists, researchers, and industry representatives for practical discussions around soil fertility, nutrient efficiency, soil biology, and input performance in northern growing conditions.
The tour will focus on helping producers better understand the difference between beneficial and inefficient soil amendments, while critically evaluating product claims through a research and field-based lens. Topics will include nutrient availability in high-pH soils, how limited moisture impacts amendment performance, and the economic balance between input costs and yield response.
A featured component of the event will include visits to Living Lab field sites, where attendees will have the opportunity to see ongoing soil health and regenerative agriculture work firsthand. These sites will highlight Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs), soil amendment trials, and producer-led innovation being explored through the Peace Region Living Lab and collaborating Living Lab initiatives. The field component is intended to provide practical, field-scale examples of how soil health principles are being tested and adapted under Peace Region growing conditions.

SARDA Ag Research 40th Anniversary
2026-08-05 08:00 - 2026-08-06 17:00 (America/Dawson_Creek)
The SARDA Ag Research team celebrates an important milestone—their 40th Anniversary Agricultural Showcase—on August 5 & 6, 2026.
For four decades, SARDA Ag Research has been advancing practical, producer-focused agricultural research across northern Alberta. Their anniversary showcase promises two days of learning, innovation, and community, bringing together farmers, ranchers, researchers, industry professionals, and families from across the region.
Attendees can explore current agricultural research, see the PRLL research plots, hear from expert speakers during educational seminars, and participate in field-based learning through the annual crop tour. The event also features an agricultural tradeshow, farmer’s market, family-friendly activities, and a catered supper, making it an enjoyable event for producers of all ages.
Event Highlights

Educational seminars featuring current agricultural research
Guided crop tour showcasing PRLL research plot demonstrations
Agricultural tradeshow with industry exhibitors
Farmer’s market and family activities
Catered supper
Opportunities to network with producers, researchers, and agricultural professionals from across Alberta and northeastern British Columbia

Event Details
Dates: August 5–6, 2026
Location: SARDA Ag Research Office, Highway 2 west of Donnelly, Alberta
The Peace Region Living Lab is proud to collaborate with organizations like SARDA Ag Research that are committed to delivering practical, science-based knowledge directly to producers. If you’re interested in the latest advances in crop production, soil health, pest management, or agricultural innovation, this event is an excellent opportunity to learn from experts and connect with others working to strengthen agriculture across western Canada.

Beyond Fertilizer as Usual: Alternative Practices for Field-Scale Production
2026-08-12 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Dawson_Creek) | Canyon Hall, 833075 Range Rd 123, Bear Canyon, AB, T0H0B0, Canada
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.
The 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.
Whether 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.
Date: Wednesday, August 12Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Lunch provided)Location: Canyon Hall & Creek Bank Farms, near Clayhurst
Register: https://AlternativeFertilizer.eventbrite.com
