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Agronomy Research Facility in Lethbridge, Alberta
Non-profit, farmer-led Canadian charity
Agronomy Research Facility in Lethbridge, Alberta
Non-profit, farmer-led Canadian charity
Two more sleeps until the final Agronomy Battle!
December 3 at the Enchant Community Hall - talk winning strategies with farmers, agronomists, and researchers looking to win the Agronomy Battle against herbicide-resistant weeds.
Discover how you can secure a seat: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#farming
December 3 at the Enchant Community Hall - talk winning strategies with farmers, agronomists, and researchers looking to win the Agronomy Battle against herbicide-resistant weeds.
Discover how you can secure a seat: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#farming
December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Two more sleeps until the final Agronomy Battle!
December 3 at the Enchant Community Hall - talk winning strategies with farmers, agronomists, and researchers looking to win the Agronomy Battle against herbicide-resistant weeds.
Discover how you can secure a seat: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#farming
December 3 at the Enchant Community Hall - talk winning strategies with farmers, agronomists, and researchers looking to win the Agronomy Battle against herbicide-resistant weeds.
Discover how you can secure a seat: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#farming
Our final round-table event is right around the corner!
Don't miss your opportunity to share strategies to fight kochia & wild oats on your farm. Bring your ideas and questions to the table and help us win this Agronomy Battle!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#kochia #weeds #herbicide #event #conversation
Don't miss your opportunity to share strategies to fight kochia & wild oats on your farm. Bring your ideas and questions to the table and help us win this Agronomy Battle!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#kochia #weeds #herbicide #event #conversation
November 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our final round-table event is right around the corner!
Don't miss your opportunity to share strategies to fight kochia & wild oats on your farm. Bring your ideas and questions to the table and help us win this Agronomy Battle!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#kochia #weeds #herbicide #event #conversation
Don't miss your opportunity to share strategies to fight kochia & wild oats on your farm. Bring your ideas and questions to the table and help us win this Agronomy Battle!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#kochia #weeds #herbicide #event #conversation
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Agronomy Battle in Taber!
It was fantastic to hear from strip till veterans and first timers to learn what research they need to succeed.
Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Kochia & Wild Oat Herbicide Resistance!
It was fantastic to hear from strip till veterans and first timers to learn what research they need to succeed.
Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Kochia & Wild Oat Herbicide Resistance!
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Agronomy Battle in Taber!
It was fantastic to hear from strip till veterans and first timers to learn what research they need to succeed.
Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Kochia & Wild Oat Herbicide Resistance!
It was fantastic to hear from strip till veterans and first timers to learn what research they need to succeed.
Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Kochia & Wild Oat Herbicide Resistance!
A big thank you to Alberta Grains for the energized conversations at our upcoming Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage as our coffee sponsor!
Make sure you're signed up for a fantastic discussion on everything strip tillage in Taber this Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Read more: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
Make sure you're signed up for a fantastic discussion on everything strip tillage in Taber this Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Read more: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
November 24, 2025 at 8:57 PM
A big thank you to Alberta Grains for the energized conversations at our upcoming Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage as our coffee sponsor!
Make sure you're signed up for a fantastic discussion on everything strip tillage in Taber this Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Read more: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
Make sure you're signed up for a fantastic discussion on everything strip tillage in Taber this Wednesday, Nov. 26!
Read more: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
Gear up for a brilliant conversation on strip till!
Navigate your challenges and hurdles with other farmers and agronomists to bring the benefits back to your field. Bring your questions and curiosities to the round-table, November 26, at Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
Navigate your challenges and hurdles with other farmers and agronomists to bring the benefits back to your field. Bring your questions and curiosities to the round-table, November 26, at Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Gear up for a brilliant conversation on strip till!
Navigate your challenges and hurdles with other farmers and agronomists to bring the benefits back to your field. Bring your questions and curiosities to the round-table, November 26, at Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
Navigate your challenges and hurdles with other farmers and agronomists to bring the benefits back to your field. Bring your questions and curiosities to the round-table, November 26, at Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage!
https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Agronomy Battle in Bow Island!
We had amazing conversations on cover crops that sparked new ideas and connections. Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage. Come ready to share and engage in more great discussions!
We had amazing conversations on cover crops that sparked new ideas and connections. Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage. Come ready to share and engage in more great discussions!
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Agronomy Battle in Bow Island!
We had amazing conversations on cover crops that sparked new ideas and connections. Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage. Come ready to share and engage in more great discussions!
We had amazing conversations on cover crops that sparked new ideas and connections. Don't miss out on next week's Agronomy Battles: Strip Tillage. Come ready to share and engage in more great discussions!
Exciting updates from the field are here! 🥳
Get the latest stories and agronomy research news in the Fall 2025 Farming Smarter magazine. Find it in Western Producer, or on our website:
📖 - https://loom.ly/jDt2S7w
#agriculture #magazine #farming #news #agriculturesector
Get the latest stories and agronomy research news in the Fall 2025 Farming Smarter magazine. Find it in Western Producer, or on our website:
📖 - https://loom.ly/jDt2S7w
#agriculture #magazine #farming #news #agriculturesector
November 13, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Exciting updates from the field are here! 🥳
Get the latest stories and agronomy research news in the Fall 2025 Farming Smarter magazine. Find it in Western Producer, or on our website:
📖 - https://loom.ly/jDt2S7w
#agriculture #magazine #farming #news #agriculturesector
Get the latest stories and agronomy research news in the Fall 2025 Farming Smarter magazine. Find it in Western Producer, or on our website:
📖 - https://loom.ly/jDt2S7w
#agriculture #magazine #farming #news #agriculturesector
Strategize with industry leaders and tackle challenges to protect our #soil from erosion. Join the strategy table to share insights with fellow innovators and find effective paths to success at Agronomy Battles
Learn more about this collaborative event here: https://loom.ly/viFUSkA
#Agriculture
Learn more about this collaborative event here: https://loom.ly/viFUSkA
#Agriculture
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Strategize with industry leaders and tackle challenges to protect our #soil from erosion. Join the strategy table to share insights with fellow innovators and find effective paths to success at Agronomy Battles
Learn more about this collaborative event here: https://loom.ly/viFUSkA
#Agriculture
Learn more about this collaborative event here: https://loom.ly/viFUSkA
#Agriculture
Happy Halloween from Farming Smarter! 🎃🦇
Remember to stay away from dead ends - it's where ghosts trick-or-treat!👻
Stay safe and have a spooktacular night!
Remember to stay away from dead ends - it's where ghosts trick-or-treat!👻
Stay safe and have a spooktacular night!
October 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Happy Halloween from Farming Smarter! 🎃🦇
Remember to stay away from dead ends - it's where ghosts trick-or-treat!👻
Stay safe and have a spooktacular night!
Remember to stay away from dead ends - it's where ghosts trick-or-treat!👻
Stay safe and have a spooktacular night!
HISTORIC! "One small step for man, one giant leap for agriculture!" 🚀👩🚀
Today we received live footage of Spaceman Mike's first hemp walk. The impact of this monumental moment will ripple through generations to come.
#agriculture #FarmingSmarter #Halloween
Today we received live footage of Spaceman Mike's first hemp walk. The impact of this monumental moment will ripple through generations to come.
#agriculture #FarmingSmarter #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 PM
HISTORIC! "One small step for man, one giant leap for agriculture!" 🚀👩🚀
Today we received live footage of Spaceman Mike's first hemp walk. The impact of this monumental moment will ripple through generations to come.
#agriculture #FarmingSmarter #Halloween
Today we received live footage of Spaceman Mike's first hemp walk. The impact of this monumental moment will ripple through generations to come.
#agriculture #FarmingSmarter #Halloween
Nothing like the refreshing chill and radiant sun of a fall morning! Our crew was busy in the field kicking off our fall trials.
This morning, we spread fertilizer, preparing for our fall fertility project.
What are you looking forward to this fall?
#agronomy #westcdnag #research #farming
This morning, we spread fertilizer, preparing for our fall fertility project.
What are you looking forward to this fall?
#agronomy #westcdnag #research #farming
October 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Nothing like the refreshing chill and radiant sun of a fall morning! Our crew was busy in the field kicking off our fall trials.
This morning, we spread fertilizer, preparing for our fall fertility project.
What are you looking forward to this fall?
#agronomy #westcdnag #research #farming
This morning, we spread fertilizer, preparing for our fall fertility project.
What are you looking forward to this fall?
#agronomy #westcdnag #research #farming
Immerse yourself in our suite of cover crop studies at Farming Smarter! We dive into the insights and observations in each project of our Saving Soils program so you can mitigate soil loss and improve your crops.
Read more: https://loom.ly/-u-i0YM
#agriculture #soil #farming
Read more: https://loom.ly/-u-i0YM
#agriculture #soil #farming
October 29, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Immerse yourself in our suite of cover crop studies at Farming Smarter! We dive into the insights and observations in each project of our Saving Soils program so you can mitigate soil loss and improve your crops.
Read more: https://loom.ly/-u-i0YM
#agriculture #soil #farming
Read more: https://loom.ly/-u-i0YM
#agriculture #soil #farming
👩🌾 Join us for an engaging, collaborative round-table discussion with local industry leaders! Share your experience establishing cover crops and hear how others are overcoming hurdles for the benefits!
✨ Find out more about the Agronomy Battles: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#AgronomyBattles #Farming
✨ Find out more about the Agronomy Battles: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#AgronomyBattles #Farming
October 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
👩🌾 Join us for an engaging, collaborative round-table discussion with local industry leaders! Share your experience establishing cover crops and hear how others are overcoming hurdles for the benefits!
✨ Find out more about the Agronomy Battles: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#AgronomyBattles #Farming
✨ Find out more about the Agronomy Battles: https://loom.ly/g60xJ8s
#AgronomyBattles #Farming
Enjoy a free meal and great conversation, Oct. 29!
Trevor & Evrett talk research at the AdvancedAG Lunch & Learn - hear about our work helping farms and ask them what's on the horizon for 2026.
Find out more:
https://loom.ly/Oeb2W58
#agriculture #farming #alberta #event
Trevor & Evrett talk research at the AdvancedAG Lunch & Learn - hear about our work helping farms and ask them what's on the horizon for 2026.
Find out more:
https://loom.ly/Oeb2W58
#agriculture #farming #alberta #event
October 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Enjoy a free meal and great conversation, Oct. 29!
Trevor & Evrett talk research at the AdvancedAG Lunch & Learn - hear about our work helping farms and ask them what's on the horizon for 2026.
Find out more:
https://loom.ly/Oeb2W58
#agriculture #farming #alberta #event
Trevor & Evrett talk research at the AdvancedAG Lunch & Learn - hear about our work helping farms and ask them what's on the horizon for 2026.
Find out more:
https://loom.ly/Oeb2W58
#agriculture #farming #alberta #event
What a beautiful fall morning to be outside in the fields! 🌞🍂
If you happen to see our team gathering corn and collecting soil samples, feel free to wave! 👨🌾👋#AutumnVibes #HarvestTime
If you happen to see our team gathering corn and collecting soil samples, feel free to wave! 👨🌾👋#AutumnVibes #HarvestTime
October 22, 2025 at 5:19 PM
What a beautiful fall morning to be outside in the fields! 🌞🍂
If you happen to see our team gathering corn and collecting soil samples, feel free to wave! 👨🌾👋#AutumnVibes #HarvestTime
If you happen to see our team gathering corn and collecting soil samples, feel free to wave! 👨🌾👋#AutumnVibes #HarvestTime
What do you do after you've collected all the data from potatoes?
Donate the spuds! On Monday, we loaded up the bundles of potatoes that brought our total donations to Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge to approx. 4,800lbs this season.
#agriculture #foodbank #donations #farmingsmarter
Donate the spuds! On Monday, we loaded up the bundles of potatoes that brought our total donations to Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge to approx. 4,800lbs this season.
#agriculture #foodbank #donations #farmingsmarter
October 1, 2025 at 6:14 PM
What do you do after you've collected all the data from potatoes?
Donate the spuds! On Monday, we loaded up the bundles of potatoes that brought our total donations to Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge to approx. 4,800lbs this season.
#agriculture #foodbank #donations #farmingsmarter
Donate the spuds! On Monday, we loaded up the bundles of potatoes that brought our total donations to Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge to approx. 4,800lbs this season.
#agriculture #foodbank #donations #farmingsmarter
Just got our bus all decked out with fresh window stickers! 🚍✨ Nothing says we're ready to roll like a little branding on wheels!
September 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Just got our bus all decked out with fresh window stickers! 🚍✨ Nothing says we're ready to roll like a little branding on wheels!
Soil conservation is full steam ahead as our Saving Soils program reaches its prime with a myriad of sustainable practices farmers can adopt without reducing productivity.
Read about the projects & the outreach platform our team established: https://loom.ly/wOSevB8
Read about the projects & the outreach platform our team established: https://loom.ly/wOSevB8
September 17, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Soil conservation is full steam ahead as our Saving Soils program reaches its prime with a myriad of sustainable practices farmers can adopt without reducing productivity.
Read about the projects & the outreach platform our team established: https://loom.ly/wOSevB8
Read about the projects & the outreach platform our team established: https://loom.ly/wOSevB8
Our double cropping sites all have their first crops seeded after crews hit the fields for fall seeding as our weather was brighter than the forecast last week.
How was the weather at your farm?
#agriculture #agronomy #FarmingSmarter #fall #seeding
How was the weather at your farm?
#agriculture #agronomy #FarmingSmarter #fall #seeding
September 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Our double cropping sites all have their first crops seeded after crews hit the fields for fall seeding as our weather was brighter than the forecast last week.
How was the weather at your farm?
#agriculture #agronomy #FarmingSmarter #fall #seeding
How was the weather at your farm?
#agriculture #agronomy #FarmingSmarter #fall #seeding
We said goodbye to summer and our summer students last week 😔
But our summer ended on a high note - some wanted to help finish harvest, seed fall trials, and start data analysis between classes & two students signed year-long contracts! 🥳🤩
What was your big #summer achievement?
But our summer ended on a high note - some wanted to help finish harvest, seed fall trials, and start data analysis between classes & two students signed year-long contracts! 🥳🤩
What was your big #summer achievement?
September 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
We said goodbye to summer and our summer students last week 😔
But our summer ended on a high note - some wanted to help finish harvest, seed fall trials, and start data analysis between classes & two students signed year-long contracts! 🥳🤩
What was your big #summer achievement?
But our summer ended on a high note - some wanted to help finish harvest, seed fall trials, and start data analysis between classes & two students signed year-long contracts! 🥳🤩
What was your big #summer achievement?
Enjoy an afternoon of #agriculture at Farming Smarter's Open Farm Day event, August 16 - it's the perfect blend of excitement and education for all ages!
Join us from 11am - 3pm, and don't miss the charity BBQ lunch! Read more & get a calendar reminder on our website: https://loom.ly/uNtBx5U
Join us from 11am - 3pm, and don't miss the charity BBQ lunch! Read more & get a calendar reminder on our website: https://loom.ly/uNtBx5U
August 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Enjoy an afternoon of #agriculture at Farming Smarter's Open Farm Day event, August 16 - it's the perfect blend of excitement and education for all ages!
Join us from 11am - 3pm, and don't miss the charity BBQ lunch! Read more & get a calendar reminder on our website: https://loom.ly/uNtBx5U
Join us from 11am - 3pm, and don't miss the charity BBQ lunch! Read more & get a calendar reminder on our website: https://loom.ly/uNtBx5U
The maiden voyage of our bus chartered 35 folks for @cropcorner.bsky.social's on-farm tour! Great conversation was had in-field & on-board between stops 😁
Registration for our next adventure closes Aug. 1 - make sure you claim 1 of 9 seats before they're gone! www.farmingsmarter.com/australia-ne...
Registration for our next adventure closes Aug. 1 - make sure you claim 1 of 9 seats before they're gone! www.farmingsmarter.com/australia-ne...
July 24, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The maiden voyage of our bus chartered 35 folks for @cropcorner.bsky.social's on-farm tour! Great conversation was had in-field & on-board between stops 😁
Registration for our next adventure closes Aug. 1 - make sure you claim 1 of 9 seats before they're gone! www.farmingsmarter.com/australia-ne...
Registration for our next adventure closes Aug. 1 - make sure you claim 1 of 9 seats before they're gone! www.farmingsmarter.com/australia-ne...
Our friends in Zimbabwe invite you to embark on a lifechanging, transformative journey to build extraordinary leadership skills. Enjoy a 12-day comprehensive experience unlike any other with breath-taking environments and profound, immersive opportunities. Learn more:
https://loom.ly/KIqCgiI
https://loom.ly/KIqCgiI
July 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Our friends in Zimbabwe invite you to embark on a lifechanging, transformative journey to build extraordinary leadership skills. Enjoy a 12-day comprehensive experience unlike any other with breath-taking environments and profound, immersive opportunities. Learn more:
https://loom.ly/KIqCgiI
https://loom.ly/KIqCgiI
Mark July 16 in your calendar for an afternoon gathering! Join Ashley Wagenaar from 1pm - 3pm for coffee, snacks, and engaging discussions while exploring research plots at local farms.
Discover new practices and learn firsthand! RSVP: https://loom.ly/gpvLnUs
#agriculture #westcdnag #farming
Discover new practices and learn firsthand! RSVP: https://loom.ly/gpvLnUs
#agriculture #westcdnag #farming
July 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Mark July 16 in your calendar for an afternoon gathering! Join Ashley Wagenaar from 1pm - 3pm for coffee, snacks, and engaging discussions while exploring research plots at local farms.
Discover new practices and learn firsthand! RSVP: https://loom.ly/gpvLnUs
#agriculture #westcdnag #farming
Discover new practices and learn firsthand! RSVP: https://loom.ly/gpvLnUs
#agriculture #westcdnag #farming