Farming Smarter

Farming Smarter is proud to kick off its 2026 season with a range of important agriculture research projects. loom.ly/Sa8-1R0

Lewis Baarda being interviewed by Naveen Day from Bridge City News about the impacts the closure of the Nortera Lethbridge site will have on agriculture. Check out his story on Bridge City News at 5 and 11!

Farming Smarter Board of Directors elected - two fresh faces joining an experienced crop of agriculture experts. loom.ly/E-jR2i4

Thanks, Quinn Keenan, for the interview with Ken about farmland values going up. Look for Quinn's story on CTV at 5 tonight! Also... Corn says thank you for the new bed.

Nitrogen prices are the highest they've been in a long time - what are you doing to combat these high prices? Our "Fert Curve" trials aim to maintain strong yields with reduced nitrogen rates! Read about the project: farmingsmarter.com/rewriting-the-… #fertilizer #nitrogen #farming

Thanks, Naveen Day, for stopping by to interview Ken about the increase to farmland values in Alberta. Check out his story on @BridgeCityNews tonight at 5 and 11!

It's the last day to register for pesticide learning and 4 applicator credits! Catch it all online at the Pesticide Applicator Workshop from 8am - 12:30pm! Find more information about eligible credit classes and register for the digital workshop today: farmingsmarter.com/paw-25

Thanks, Jordan Prentice, for stopping by to interview Lewis about fertilizer prices. Check out her story on Global News at 5, 6, and 11 tonight!

Our new potato planter arrived! 🥳 This second planter allows us to plant different varieties in each row or plot. It also allows different row spacing (30"-36") and different seed spacings giving us the opportunity to plant all different sizes of potatoes at all different rates. #potato #farmtech #agriculture #seeder #Plant26

Here's what you missed at the first session of our Pesticide Applicator Workshop. Registrations are still open for the second session next Wednesday, March 25! farmingsmarter.com/here-s-what-yo…

@Cronk_Ag Congratulations, Jenny!

An opportunity I am looking forward to!

Only one day before Pesticide Applicator Workshops start! It provides just about everything that Pesticide Applicators need to know while earning eight Pesticide Applicator credits and Certified Crop Advisor CEUs towards maintaining your certification status. Find out more about these great events & why you should register today: loom.ly/ybYtKOo

Get ready to elevate your skills! 🎉 Our first Pesticide Applicator Workshop kicks off next week, March 18, and you won’t want to miss it. Register to earn your pesticide applicator license credits! loom.ly/I0frsF4 #agriculture #pesticide #training #workshop

Beef producers can ensure future investments reflect their needs and priorities across Alberta This @RDARAlberta and AbacusBio survey seeks to identify the challenges and opportunities around the adoption of genetic and genomic tech facing the industry: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8491621/RDA…

One phone call in 2004 led to an unexpected career for Claudette Lacombe - after 22 years, she's ready to enjoy the harvest! A nomad at heart, she didn't expect to stay in the same place this long, but the people and opportunities made it hard to leave. farmingsmarter.com/farming-smarte…

Yesterday, our field staff spent the day getting forklift certified! To no surprise, everybody passed without issue - although some garbage cans may disagree 😜

If you're visiting AgExpo, stop by booth S37 in Salon C to say hi! agexpo2026.mapyourshow.com/8_0/floorplan/… And don't forget to come celebrate agriculture with us at the Meat & Mingle tomorrow evening! Pig roast starts at 6pm!

Hear about kochia control in saline areas from Lewis Baarda at the @vulcancounty Weed & Pest Workshop, Feb. 24! You can catch news from the first year of his research project at 3:15 pm in the Champion Community Hall! #alberta #agriculture #community #workshop

🌱We're hiring a Seasonal Communications Intern! Join Farming Smarter and help create content, support events, share ag innovations, and engage our community this summer. If you're passionate about agriculture & storytelling, this role might be perfect for you! Apply now: loom.ly/N88GO0g Don't wait - applications are reviewed as they come in! #agriculture #careers #students #communications #internship

Fantastic to see Canadian producers strengthening international ties with the global agricultural community! 🇨🇦🤝🇧🇷 showrural.com.br/noticias/41590…